Rolex Middle Sea Race - Esimit Europa 2 heading for Malta

10:59 AM Wed 11 Aug 2010 GMT

'Esimit Europa 2 Photo: ? Luca Butto' Carlo Borlenghi and Luca Butto /Studio Borlenghi

The Rolex Middle Sea Race has long been the season closing offshore race. At 606-nautical-miles it is a major test in anyone's programme and once again, the 31st edition is attracting the usual mix of professional and Corinthian adventurers willing to pit their skills and reputations against one of the most technically demanding races in the calendar. The nature of the course and its location make predicting the weather and the winner a lottery, but when 2010 Rolex Middle Sea Race starts from Grand Harbour on 23 October, a raft of uncertainties will be answered. The summer sailing season is ...

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by Regattanews.com