Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024 – Preview

The 45th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race starts on Saturday, 19 October. Rolex has been Title Sponsor of the contest since 2002, and during that period, the appeal of the race organized by the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) has grown exponentially. Today, it is undisputedly regarded as one of the world’s leading 600-nautical mile (1,122 kilometres) offshore races. An impressive international fleet of over 100 yachts from nearly 30 countries are expected to participate in the race which begins and ends in Malta. Sailors are drawn to a compelling challenge held on one of the world’s most scenic and striking race courses, featuring an anti-clockwise circumnavigation of Sicily and two active volcanoes. Discover more https://on.rolex.com/48d6Aet 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 Ben Ainslie. Today, Rolex is Title Sponsor of 15 major international events – from leading offshore races such as the annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the biennial Rolex Fastnet Race, to grand prix competition at the Rolex TP52 World Championship and spectacular ga