Successful edition of the Air Malta Syracuse regatta

The 49th edition of the Malta Syracuse Regatta, which anuallly attracts some of the best Maltese and Sicilian boats , was successfully held recently.

This was the second time that Air Malta sponsored this event, which saw the participation of 66 yachts that competed in the race between Siracusa and Malta.

Every year this classic race organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and Lega Navale Italiana Sezzione Siracusa alternates start lines, and this year it terminated at the Marsamxett Harbour.

'Wolverine' was the overall winner in the ORC category as well as 1st in IRC Class B and winner of the Easy Perfection Trophy, while Maltese yacht ‘Ton Ton’ won the IRC category A, closely followed by the Italian boat ‘Nautilus 227’. Air Malta’s 'Maltese Falcon II' yacht came in third.

The prize-giving ceremony was organised at the Grand Harbour Marina under Fort St Angelo. The prizes were awarded by Dr Brock Friesen, Air Malta Chief Officer Commercial and Georges Bonello DuPuis, Commodore of the Royal Malta Yacht Club.

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