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Rolex Middel Sea Race 2016 wrap up
October 31, 2016
The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a highly rated offshore classic, often mentioned in the same breath as the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex Sydney – Hobart and Newport-Bermuda as a “must do” race. This year the Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club held the 37th Edition. 122 yachts made their way […]
Post by Joost Heikens | October 31, 2016 | 1 Comment | Comments RSS
Round the Island Race 2012: Great sailing, good results
July 1, 2012
This year the 81st edition of the RtIR was sailed. Peter Morton, Harry, Floris, Hidde, Boj, Joost D, Joost H, and Ed -replacing Leen- stepped on board to compete. The morning started wet, cloudy and windy. As was expected. Wind ranged from 20-27 knots. With 1647 yachts on the Solent, the starting line was a […]
Post by Joost Heikens | July 1, 2012 | 3 Comments | Comments RSS
Stop The Press: WINSOME WINS SYDNEY – HOBART 2008 in IRC4
December 30, 2008
After 3 days, 18 hours, 54 minutes and 51 seconds WINSOME crossed the finish-line on the Derwent River, finishing first on corrected time in IRC 4. At 7.54 am (December 30th, local time), Harry Heijst graciously gave the grand old lady WINSOME her berth in Hobart after 628 miles of racing in one of the most […]
Post by Joost Heikens | December 30, 2008 | 23 Comments | Comments RSS