Yachting Malta Coastal Race Delivers Perfect Prelude
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club, provided a thrilling variety of conditions for an international fleet — a fitting appetizer ahead of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race.
"The Yachting Malta Coastal Race was such a beautiful course for those of us who haven't been to these islands before," said owner David Griffith. "Leaving from such a historic harbour and running down the coast to Comino was magnificent. The flat water was a treat for us; we're used to the lumpy east coast of Australia! It was great to race against such a competitive fleet, and we're absolutely delighted with the result."
Turkish TP52 Arkas Blue Moon took the class win by less than three minutes from Gordon Ketelbey's Australian TP52 Zen, with Arto Linnervuo's Finnish Infiniti 52 Tulikettu completing the podium.
"It was incredibly close," said trimmer Fikret Oral. "To finish first in our class against such strong international competition felt fantastic.
Author's summary: Yachting Malta Coastal Race sets stage for Rolex Middle Sea Race.