Rolex Middle Sea Race 2020 – Preview

One of the world’s leading offshore races, the annual Rolex Middle Sea Race, marks its 41th edition on Saturday 17 October. Beginning and ending in Malta, the race presents a scenic, intense and tactically-intriguing 606-nautical mile challenge. Encompassing a circumnavigation of Sicily with highlights including the sight of two active volcanoes – Etna and Stromboli – the racecourse has captivated sailors since its inaugural running in 1968. Together with the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the Rolex China Sea Race and the RORC Caribbean 600, the Rolex Middle Sea Race forms an integral part of Rolex’s association with the offshore discipline of yachting. Organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, over the past decade the race has regularly attracted a fleet in excess of 100 yachts from 20 countries, enticing professional and Corinthian crews alike. The current race record stands at the 47 hours, 55 minutes and three seconds set by Rambler in 2007. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/2FGqB3T Rolex has always associated with activities driven by passion, excellence, precision and team spirit. The Swiss watchmaker naturally gravitated towards the elite world of yachting six decades ago and the brand’s enduring partnership now encompasses the most prestigious clubs, races and regattas, as well as towering figures in the sport, including ground-breaking round-the-world yachtsman Sir Francis Chichester and the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir B