Yet another edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race is fast approaching, this will be the 43rd edition of the race hosted by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. The 606 nautical mile race will start from the marvelous Grand Harbour, Valletta and will take place on 22nd October 2022.
Participants head to Malta from all across the globe with famous yachts such as Bullit and Maserati (a Boero Yacht Coatings technical sponsor) multi-hull from Italy, as well as other RMSR regulars such as Wild Joe and I Love Poland and Kings Legend, along with a healthy double handed fleet also seems to be gathering with familiar faces such as Jubilee and Atame.
Maltese Participants for Rolex Middle Sea Race 2022
The Maltese fleet is strong as always with experience and skill learned in past editions proving to make the difference for this edition.
These include Elusive 2, Artie III, Bait, Calypso, Janissah, both Jarhead Young Sailors teams, Maltese Falcon II, Otra Vez, Ton Ton, Vivace, and Corona all showing courage and determination with Maltese spirits ready for the challenge ahead of them, presenting themselves on the start line ready for the gun.
Gauci Borda Chandlery Online Shop
As a yacht chandlery and marine supply store on the island Gauci Borda plays its part by providing racing yachts of all sizes with specific sailing equipment in Malta.
At Gauci Borda as well as on our e-store you may find:
- Vetus – Bow Thrusters, Exhaust systems
- Ancor – Copper Tinned Marine Wire
- Blue Wave – Rigging Wire & Fittings
- Cecchi – Epoxy Resin and Composite Systems
- DanFender – Heavy Duty Fenders
- Lenco – Electric Trim Tabs
- Lewmar – Windlasses, Hatches & Winches
- Marinco – Shore power connections
- Marine Business – Tableware
- Martyr – Anodes
- Polymarine – PVC & Hypalon Glue
- ROCNA – Anchors
These include offshore clothing by Gill where the full OS range provides a technical clothing system that will keep sailors warm throughout the notorious October gusty winds.
Another important factor that is vital to completing the challenging Rolex Middle Sea Race is to have quality running rigging, these can be found at Gauci Borda under the brand Liros ropes with Dyneema and Technora sheets that are able to withstand the highest of loads.
To help the yachts make the journey around Sicily, Pantelleria, past Lampedusa and back to Malta it is essential to have racing hardware and blocks, brands such as Wichard high resistance stainless steel provide peace of mind with tested products and Lewmar racing blocks provide strength to help provide maximum forces in the sails.
Finishing the race is a triumph in itself as many sailors will describe. Therefore, each yacht must have the necessary safety equipment to be prepared for anything the Mediterranean Sea may throw at them. These include lifejackets, flares, first aid kits, Danbuoys, offshore knives, and specialist tethers.
Gauci Borda is the largest stockist of marine products in Malta and our aim is to provide as many items readily available in stock by leading brands focusing on quality at competitive prices.
Playing such a part in providing gear to sailors from all around the world for the prestigious Rolex Middle Sea Race is always a highlight in the Gauci Borda calendar.