The Sunday Times of Malta

Royal Malta Yacht club to return in Marzamemi

Preparatio­ns underway for Internatio­nal Yacht Paints Marzamemi Weekend

- MARIA VELLA-GALEA

The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) announced its return to the beloved offshore haven of Marzamemi as it gears up for the highly-anticipate­d Internatio­nal Yacht Paints Marzamemi Weekend scheduled for the first weekend in May.

Marzamemi, being one of the club’s most loved Sicilian haunts, has long been associated with a weekend of socialisin­g, cruising, racing, fun and the simple pleasures of sipping espressos, or mojitos in the city’s scenic piazza.

Scheduled to take place from

May 3 to 5, the Internatio­nal Yacht Paints Marzamemi Weekend will consist of two races – one to Marzamemi on the Friday morning and one to Malta on Sunday morning.

Past events have shown that this course offers an exciting test of skill and strategy in offshore waters.

However, the regatta is not only about racing and the club is welcoming a fleet of cruisers, who wish to join in the fun that such weekends bring with them.

“We are delighted to return to Marzamemi for the Internatio­nal

Yacht Paints Marzamemi Regatta,” said Adrian Gauci Borda, RMYC Rear Commodore (Sailing).

“This event is not just about the races; it’s about celebratin­g our shared passion for sailing and fostering a sense of community among sailors from across the region. We look forward to welcoming participan­ts for what promises to be an unforgetta­ble weekend of sailing and socialisin­g.”

This year the club has garnered the support of Internatio­nal Yacht Paints, which has been represente­d in Malta since 1996 by Mac Med Group.

Andrew Magri Overend, Group CEO said: “We’re very enthusiast­ic that Internatio­nal Paints will once again be supporting a local yacht race through the renewal of our partnershi­p with the Royal Malta Yacht Club.

“This collaborat­ion underscore­s our commitment to excellence in boat care and celebrates the spirit of sailing, whilst showcasing our dedication to support the community’s passion and skill on the water.”

 ?? ?? The Royal Malta Yacht Club will hold the Internatio­nal Yacht Paints Marzamemi Weekend in May. PHOTO: ANDREA AZZOPARDI
The Royal Malta Yacht Club will hold the Internatio­nal Yacht Paints Marzamemi Weekend in May. PHOTO: ANDREA AZZOPARDI

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