Rolex Middle Sea Race 2015 Is Over

One of the most exclusive sailing races, Middle Sea Rolex 2015 has ended.

It takes place in the very center of Mediterranean Sea, it’s name herefrom. The route length of about 600 n. m lies around Malta and Sicily islands. The weather at this time of the year changes almost instantly, from a weak breeze of 1-1.5 knots on the day of the Race start to 30 knots by regatta’s end. RUNNING ON WAVES took part in the race as jury boat, the group of Russian Maritime Artclub’s photographers and sailoff Royal Malta Yacht Club organizer’s photographer were also on board so it is only logical that we opt to present the story of RUNNING ON WAVES participation in the Race as photo report.

The names, results, participants’ reports, etc. are not included in those materials on purpose, you can look up this information on the race official website. The sailing race is shown as originally seen and filmed by our passengers on Board. Report includes Anatoly Vasiliev’s, Liubov Malikova’s and Vyacheslav Petrov’s photos.

These green pennants for all yachtsmen around the world symbolize Rolex famous sailing regattas.

Regattas’ launching day is Saturday, October 17. A peaceful autumn morning in Malta, the temperature is 25 C . RUNNING ON WAVES is ready for start at port of Valletta. The man on the photo is Anatoly Vasiliev, founder and director of the Maritime Artclub (in the front) with Maltese Falcon yacht behind.

Middle Sea Rolex pennant at foremast: Vice-Commodore of Royal Malta Yacht Club on board.

Private yachts and boats are maneuvering to find the best view point. They will be out of view when regatta starts.

On start!!!! Racing boats move slowly forward. The wind is only 1 knot. But according to the forecast by the race end it can be up to 35 knots, that’s just the beginning!

Marine Artclub Photographers. Their best works will be displayed at top photo shows in the best exhibition centers of the country.

The leader of the race.

Photographers’ top view.

The one is chasing the leader.

Athanasius Isaev is the captain of this boat (second place).

Star boat view, Athanasius Isaev and the crew.

Take a chance to take the best picture!

October, 22. Regatta’s leaders are enjoying the sea view after their finish. RUNNING ON WAVES party for sponsors, founders and the most famous crews. The unofficial symbol of the evening is a three-liter Russian Standard platinum vodka.

Only few moments left until the buffet time. There are captain Alexander Marukhin (on the left), Royal Malta Yacht Club Commodore Godwin Zammit (next), Vice-Commodore Marco Napier (in the center) on the picture.

The party is held in passenger’s mess room and the best photos from the race are shown by Artclub members.

The captain of RUNNING ON WAVES and Vice-Commodore of the RMYC.

Spirited discussions of the honored guests.

Commodore of the RMYC, Mr. Godwin (in blue shirt).

The part of participants has moved to open deck as the wind became warmer and gentler.

October, 24, regatta is finished. The group picture to remember the past event.