The 83 participating international record of nearly 20 countries and regions participated in the annual competition at the beginning and at the end of Malta, is a measure of the overall attractiveness of the event has increased since Rolex began its body participation title sponsor in 2002.
This 33th edition witnessed the supreme champion for a new account continent, has not yet provided a winning goal, confirmation of the fastest boat in the fleet and the most recent domination ostensibly demonstrated the spirit of Corinth inspired the creation of the race since 1968, and has been since its the most common functions.
A new name and country etching the Rolex Middle Sea Regatta Trophy recipient list, South Africa entered the High Fidelity is a recognized championship. Hi Fidelity finished the race, Marsamxett Harbour, Malta, thunderstorms, wind gusts of 37, not warm, she witnessed the unusual feature of the entire game of 606 nm wide.
Eddie Villiers le Welbourne 46 is evidence of exceptional performance this week, and the end of the course, including a small four days counterclockwise circulation of Sicily and sixteen hours. The boat has a form. Property net famous sailboat sailing, she claimed the honors of the 2010 Rolex China Sea Race line complete victory.
. "I was interested in navigation difficult race in the Rolex Sydney Hobart race together, I think in my life, said:" an ecstatic Villiers. "Hi Fidelity Europe is the idea of the game, and do not let us down." Effective tactical decisions and make the park High Fidelity maintain an ideal location. "Patience is the greatest challenge is not a stupid mistake, because you do not have much space to move the platform of light. Once you have made a location on the golf course, you have to live together decision. "
Hi Fidelity victory is a testament to the team spirit of cooperation. Villiers of South Africa most of the crew sailed together since childhood, and the embodiment of Corinthian sailing. The team is composed of Michael Joubert and Mark Sadler, professional marine representative of South Africa's Shosholoza once America's Cup Team. "When things get tough, you hope that the soldiers on the ground," De Villiers. "Could win the Rolex Middle Sea Race is the highlight of my sailing career. It is a wonderful experience, and I will cherish all my life. "
South Africa became the ninth different countries Rolex Sea Race champion.
While the departure of the fleet, it is blatant race record clear - by American George David, in the lively 2007 edition of the Rambler Channel - is never subjected to a serious challenge. "A record of the event in 2012 is unlikely, because it looks like a play of light. We will as much as possible to minimize the weight of the ship, said: "expert navigator Juan Vila near Esimit Europe 2, a week before departure fastest boat.
The motivation of the crew of the Maxi Slovenia are concentrated in the Italian yacht Benbow three consecutive record win honor, equivalent to 1975-1977. His performance in the two previous versions, Esimit Europe 2 atypical took some time to dominate. Ran a slow across the Strait of Messina, take the infamous, she found him by placing people Niklas Zennstrom Mini Maxi. Turn volcanic island of Stromboli, the landmarks of the race, it was the main tactical operations to inland. The 100 ft Maxi able to stretch his legs, and finally built an insurmountable lead, the past 7 hours ago Zennstrom British ship.
"I hope this is the longest that we do in this life!" Called upon arrival at the Royal Malta Yacht Club 3 days, 13 hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds at sea captain Jochen Schumann.
Despite the difficulties encountered in the game, and the extent of the fighting to return to Malta, the breaking time of the event before arrival, less than 15 retirements: measures to resolve in adversity.
The Quokka Trustmarque Captain Philip Fa Laitan words:. Never really crossed the retirement of the soul, which is an interesting race conditions wall and parking overall performance of the team and the landscape all, this is my favorite four (Replica Rolex Middle Sea Race), even if it is so slow, I did. '
A major challenge is to manage supplies. "We do not expect to see strong winds of more than 10-12, so our goal is to be as light as possible before the start of test 2 team manager Tim Powell said:" We can navigate , spare parts, food, and one of our critical shave kg. During the last 24 hours of their race, rationing food and staff Esimit Europe 2 RAN strict system of measures, a complete professional on board the yacht. Schumann arrived in Malta joked that all crew members must leave to keep a few packets of biscuits.
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