The J/109 Market Wizard was the overall winner of this year's Rolex Middle Sea Race which finished on Saturday
The final yacht to finish the 23rd Rolex Middle Sea Race was Alla K’Atalla the Rondo 12.01, owned by O. Cosentino and racing in the double-handed class. Completing the course in 160 hours 29 minutes and 30 seconds at 0330 hours this (Saturday) morning in the pouring rain.
At the end of the prizegiving ceremony on Saturday evening, overall winner, Market Wizard, collected the Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy to bring the curtain down on a truly memorable event.
Results
Overall Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy
Market Wizard (MLT1090) J/109, John Ripard/Andrew Calascione
IRC Class 1 – Racing
Oh Jee (GER5156) J/105, Sonke Stein
1. Albablu (USA40040) Farr 40, R. Irrera
2. Commanche Raider (IRL985) Humphries 43, J. Cleve
3.
IRC Class 2 – Cruiser/Racer
1. Market Wizard (MLT1090) J/109, John Ripard/Andrew Calascione
2. Lady First (FRA1456) First456, J.P. Dreau
3. Squalo Bianco (ITA13927) First 40.7, C. Costa
IMS/ORC Club Class 1 – Racing
1. Oh Jee (GER5156) J/105, Sonke Stein
2. Albablu (USA40040) Farr 40 , R. Irrera
3. Nautor Challenge (EUR1) VOR60, S.Spangaro
IMS/ORC Club Class 2 – Cruiser/Racer
1. Squalo Bianco (ITA13927) First 40.7, C. Costa
2. Grande Cesare (ITA4102) Canard 41, A. Casini
3. Maltese Falcon (MLT407) First 40.7, A. Manduca
Open
1. Nautor Challenge (EUR1) VOR60, S.Spangaro
Double-Handed
1. Durlindana (ITA11313) X-Yacht, F. Piva