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Enter now for Cannes to Malta Offshore Race 2025

by Royal Malta Yacht Club 21 Sep 07:58 BST 8-15 October 2025
A Perfect Practice Run - the Cannes to Malta Offshore Race © RMYC

As you make your way down to Malta for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, the inaugural Cannes-Malta Race offers a great opportunity to get some valuable race practice along the way.

Hosted by the Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Cannes Yacht Club, this offshore race will start from Cannes and finish in Malta, serving as an ideal feeder event ahead of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

We encourage you to join us on the start line. Registration is required, and entry fees apply - full details and sign-up can be found at rmyc.org/races/2025-cannes-malta-race

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting new event.

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