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The 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race

The 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race

On the morning of the 20th October 2012, the Saluting Battery, high up in the Maltese capital of Valletta, signalled the start of the 33rd Rolex Middle Sea Race. A record entry of 83 yachts from 19 different countries started the... (Continue reading)

GasanMamo Comanche Raider II

GasanMamo Comanche Raider II

The GasanMamo Comanche Raider II was purposely built in 1997 for a Spanish team headed by the Spanish Olympic Gold Medalist Pedro Campos. The boat was originally named ‘Pinta’ and had been successfully campaigned over a number of years, clinching... (Continue reading)

GasanMamo employee becomes trainee sea cadet with Comanche Raider II

GasanMamo employee becomes trainee sea cadet with Comanche Raider II

GasanMamo employee Brian Scicluna has been given the opportunity to become a sea cadet with sailing yacht Comanche Raider II.  The yacht is a staple on the Maltese racing circuit and also competes in the yearly Middle Sea Race that... (Continue reading)

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Malta 49er: Borg and Ripard achieve Gold Fleet status prior to Olympic qualifiers in May

Malta 49er: Borg and Ripard achieve Gold Fleet status prior to Olympic qualifiers in May

After a winter spent sparring and training in Palma, Majorca with some of the best 49er Class teams in the world, Seb Ripard and Benji Borg achieved Gold Fleet (top 25) status at the Semaine Olympique Francais Regatta in Hyeres,... (Continue reading)

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The Malta Sail Training Association sets sail!

The Malta Sail Training Association sets sail!

by Wilfred Sultana 15 youngsters, boys and girls, mainly from the Cottonera area will become the first group of participants to experience a new exciting initiative meant “to provide life skills, personal development, teamwork, empowerment and the promotion of individual... (Continue reading)

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Malta49er: Intensive training underway in Palma to qualify Malta for the 2012 Olympics

Malta49er: Intensive training underway in Palma to qualify Malta for the 2012 Olympics

The Malta49er team, Benji Borg and Seb Ripard have left Malta for Palma, Majorca for the next few weeks to undertake intensive training and sparring with other national 49er teams prior to the Olym-pic qualifiers in Croatia in May. Following... (Continue reading)

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Bonello Ghio wins Argo national championships

Bonello Ghio wins Argo national championships

by Wilfred Sultana The year 2011 has been an interesting and colourful one where sailing is considered with both local clubs’ regattas and even a number of international events enthusiastically embellishing the home calendar. One major appointment held in December... (Continue reading)

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Fleri Soler makes it a 5th Malta win

Fleri Soler makes it a 5th Malta win

by Wilfred Sultana It is not an illusion of The Twelfth of Never but a vivid portrayal of The Twelfth Successful Story of an event born to give our young sailors a daring challenge and an advantageous opportunity in home... (Continue reading)

Malta wins top honour

Malta wins top honour

by Wilfred Sultana Malta’s Edward Fleri Soler won the 12th edition of the Euromed Malta Championship 2011. The Championship, which came to an end yesterday (Tuesday), was held at Mellieħa Bay and was made up of nine races spread over... (Continue reading)

12th edition of the Malta Euromed Championship gets under way this Saturday

12th edition of the Malta Euromed Championship gets under way this Saturday

The 12th Edition of the Malta Euromed Championship gets under way this coming Saturday (17th). The first Race is scheduled to start at 11.00 a.m., with Briefing to be held at 9.30 a.m at the Point Break beach club, the Event’s Headquarters... (Continue reading)

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