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Yachting Malta: Round Malta Cruisers’ Rally [POSTPONED]

May 22 - May 25

The Yachting Malta Round Malta Cruisers’ Rally is a coastal sailing event open to cruising boats. The event is intended to bring together cruising sailors for a multi-day circumnavigation of Malta, with organised stopovers and optional onshore activities. Plans may be adapted to prevailing sailing conditions as needed.

Participation Details:

  • Entry Fee: €25 per boat
  • Dates: Thursday 22nd May to Sunday 25th May 2025
  • Note: The briefing night and final prize-giving are free of charge
  • Meals ashore are optional and paid directly in cash to the hosting clubs
  • Full Booking Information can be found below

Programme Of Events

Thursday 22nd May - Briefing

  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: Vikings Sailing Club, Floriana
  • Event briefing with general instructions
  • Quiz night
  • Finger food and drinks provided

Friday, 23 May – Rally Start and Sailing to Malta Young Sailors Club

Departure from respective berths at 5:00PM. Participants may join later in the evening if necessary.

  • Destination: Malta Young Sailors Club, St Paul's Bay
  • Boats to overnight on anchor in St. Paul's Bay
  • Dinghy assistance will be available to go ashore
  • BBQ organised by the Young Sailors Club (€15 per person, payable in cash on site). BBQ Commences at 20:00
  • Participation in the BBQ is optional — crews may choose to dine on board

Saturday, 24 May – Paradise Bay and South Coast Sail to Birzebbuga Sailing Club

  • Breakfast on board
  • Morning sail to Paradise Bay for lunch at anchor. Lunch will not be provided and has to be taken care of by each respective crew.
  • Afternoon sail along Malta’s west coast to Birżebbuġa Sailing Club
  • Dinghy assistance will be provided
  • Optional pasta night at the club (€10 per person, payable in cash on site)
  • Participation in the meal is optional
  • Night on anchor

Sunday, 25 May – Return and Closing Event

  • Return sail to home berths during the day
  • Prize giving and closing gathering at the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) at 7:00PM
  • Wine and pizza served
  • No charge applicable for this final event

Additional Information

  • The rally is not competitive and aims to provide an organised sailing itinerary with optional social activities
  • Meals onshore are not obligatory
  • Participants are responsible for their own vessels and safety
  • All timings and destinations are subject to adjustment depending on weather and sea conditions

Booking Information

To book send us an email on bookings@maltacruisingclub.org to:

In your email please include:

  1. Name of boat
  2. Skipper's Name
  3. No of people booked for the BBQ at Malta Young Sailors in St Paul's Bay
  4. No of people booked for Pasta Night at Birzebbuga Sailing Club

Please send the funds (€25) for the participation fee to:

Internet banking:
Account name: Malta Cruising Club
Bank of Valletta Account number: 40015294696
IBAN: MT53VALL22013000000040015294696

When you send your remittance by direct internet banking, please make sure you include your name on the remittance form of the bank.

Details

Start:
May 22
End:
May 25
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