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Crew Space on Elan 410 – Mad Dash for Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026

Cost

£2,500

Event dates

17th Oct 2026 - 24th Oct 2026

What's included

Professional Skipper, two training days, provisioning for the race, all boat and race costs, race T-Shirt.
Additional costs include flights, transfers, onshore accommodation and meals and personal insurance

What to expect

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a 606-mile offshore classic that challenges crews with some of the Mediterranean’s most complex sailing conditions. Starting in Valletta’s Grand Harbour, the fleet heads north toward the Strait of Messina, where strong currents and shifting winds demand precise timing and navigation.

Rounding Stromboli, crews often face unstable breeze and tactical sail changes before driving into the stronger winds and swell along Sicily’s western coast. The southern leg past Pantelleria and Lampedusa can bring anything from light-air traps to fast downwind runs, making routing decisions critical.

The final approach back to Malta is rarely predictable, with coastal effects creating last-minute opportunities and risks. Finishing beneath Valletta’s fortress walls marks the end of a race known for its technical challenges, dramatic scenery, and relentless demand for seamanship.

Itinerary

14th October – Crew Arrives Malta
15th October – Training Day 1/Coastal Race
16th October – Training Day 2
17th October – Rolex Middle Sea race starts
24th October – RMYC Prize Giving

Crew information

Skipper/Owner Sam Tregelles is an experienced, professional sailor who has leading flotillas in Greece, delivered yachts from the UK to Malta, crossed the Atlantic, and sailing extensively throughout the Caribbean.

Prerequisite experience

Previous offshore experience is preferred although with the training included in this package it may be possible to join with limited offshore race experience. At least 30% of the crew must have completed training to Section 6 of the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations. We would therefore strongly encourage you to have completed your ISAF Offshore safety and sea survival.

Where

The race starts and ends in Valetta, Malta. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, which is approximately a 20 minute drive to Valetta. Scheduled flights are available with Malta’s national carrier Air Malta, as well as other airlines including Air France, KLM, Swissair, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Easyjet and WizzAir.

Accommodation

During the race events bunks will be shared. Crew will need to find accommodation ashore in the days before the race. Good options for Malta can be found on Airbnb.

Crew Space on Elan 410 – Mad Dash for Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026

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