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Women Take the Helm as Steering the Course Wraps Fourth Edition in Malta

Royal Malta Yacht Club and Vikings Sailing Club host World Sailing initiative as part of Yachting Malta Race Week Malta, 18th September 2026 – The Royal Malta Yacht Club and Vikings Sailing Club hosted the fourth edition of Steering the Course – Women in Sailing, a World Sailing initiative held as part of Yachting Malta […] The post Women Take the Helm as Steering the Course Wraps Fourth Edition in Malta appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Finductive Dinghy Regatta Set to Return to Ramla Bay

National Championships and Ranking Regatta held under the auspices of the Malta Sailing Federation The Royal Malta Yacht Club announced the Dinghy National Championships, supported by Finductive, will take place from Saturday 19 to Monday 21 September 2026 at the Ramla Bay Resort, forming part of the Yachting Malta Race Week. The National Championships and […] The post Finductive Dinghy Regatta Set to Return to Ramla Bay appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Steering the Course Returns to Malta for Its Fourth Edition

The Royal Malta Yacht Club, in collaboration with Vikings Sailing Club, will once again host Steering the Course — a World Sailing initiative backed by the International Olympic Committee dedicated to advancing gender equity in the sport, and part of the Yachting Malta Race Week programme. Now in its fourth edition locally, the event has […] The post Steering the Course Returns to Malta for Its Fourth Edition appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

History Made in Aarhus: Malta’s Best ILCA 6 Youth World Championship Results to Date

The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships concluded in Aarhus after a demanding week of racing that brought together 429 young sailors from 45 nations, making it one of the most significant international benchmarks of the U19 ILCA youth season. Representing the Royal Malta Yacht Club were Katrina Micallef, Jonas Micallef and Kaine Muscat. The […] The post History Made in Aarhus: Malta’s Best ILCA 6 Youth World Championship Results to Date appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Flying the Flag in Aarhus — RMYC at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships

Our Sailing School youth team – Samantha Axisa and Jacob Carl Delia, represented Malta at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships, held in Aarhus, Denmark from 1–9 August. Considered to be one of the biggest and most competitive youth ILCA 4 events of the season, with 300 boys and 150 girls taking part from […] The post Flying the Flag in Aarhus — RMYC at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

2026 Yachting Malta Race Week Schedule

The Royal Malta Yacht Club, in collaboration with Yachting Malta, will be hosting the Yachting Malta Race Week — a multi-day programme running from 11th to 21st September. Bringing together offshore racers, keelboat fleets, dinghy sailors, and newcomers to the sport, the Yachting Malta Race Week is designed to cater to a wide audience. Whether […] The post 2026 Yachting Malta Race Week Schedule appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Ton Ton Laferla Insurance Takes Top Honours as North Sails Twilight Series Concludes

Jonathan Gambin Clinches Overall Victory in Six-Race Pursuit Series The North Sails Twilight Series Pursuit Racing Series has drawn to a close following a thrilling six-race campaign, with Jonathan Gambin’s Ton Ton Laferla Insurance claiming the overall title with an impressive 5 points after one discard. The North Sails Twilight Series used a pursuit race […] The post Ton Ton Laferla Insurance Takes Top Honours as North Sails Twilight Series Concludes appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Gold Fleets and Milestones for RMYC Sailing School at the ILCA 6 Youth Europeans

The ILCA 6 Youth European Championship has concluded in Thessaloniki, Greece, bringing to a close an important fortnight of international racing for the RMYC Sailing School, where sailors competed in two prestigious events in quicksuccession—the Europa Cup followed by the European Championship itself—testing their abilities against some of the finest young sailors on the continent. […] The post Gold Fleets and Milestones for RMYC Sailing School at the ILCA 6 Youth Europeans appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Jubatus sweeps top honours at the 66th Turkish Airlines Malta to Syracuse Race

Royal Malta Yacht Club boats bring home top prizes in one of the largest fleets in recent years Royal Malta Yacht Club boats swept the top prizes at the 66th edition of the Turkish Airlines Malta to Syracuse Race, with one of the largest fleets in recent years, 32 boats, 10 of which were Maltese, […] The post Jubatus sweeps top honours at the 66th Turkish Airlines Malta to Syracuse Race appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

32 Boats Set for the 66th Turkish Airlines Malta–Syracuse Race

Ten Maltese entries in one of the biggest fleets in recent years Thirty-two boats have entered the 66th edition of the Turkish Airlines Malta–Syracuse Race, making this one of the biggest fleets in the race’s recent history. The race starts from Marsamxett on Saturday 11 July, sailing north to Syracuse across the 80-nautical-mile course. Co-hosted […] The post 32 Boats Set for the 66th Turkish Airlines Malta–Syracuse Race appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

RMYC Sailing School’s Sailors Bound for 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto

Matthew Flores and Katrina Micallef were selected to form part of the Maltese contingent travelling to the 2026 Mediterranean Games which will take place in Taranto between the 21st August and 3rd September. Joining our sailors are Mia Busuttil and Benjamin Vassallo. Team Malta will be competing in the ILCA 6 (Katrina Micallef and Mia […] The post RMYC Sailing School’s Sailors Bound for 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Godwin Zammit appointed Honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club

The Royal Malta Yacht Club has announced the appointment of Mr Godwin Zammit as Honorary President of the Club, following a unanimous decision by the Committee at its most recent meeting. The appointment recognises Mr Zammit’s long and distinguished service to the Club. A member of the RMYC Committee since 2000, he has served in […] The post Godwin Zammit appointed Honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Royal Malta Yacht Club mourns the passing of John Ripard Snr

It is with deep sadness that the Royal Malta Yacht Club announces the passing of John Ripard Snr, Honorary President of the Club. An Olympian and one of the founding figures of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, John made a lasting contribution to sailing in Malta. Over the course of six decades, his leadership and […] The post Royal Malta Yacht Club mourns the passing of John Ripard Snr appeared first on Royal Malta Yacht Club .

Yachting Malta Strengthens Mediterranean Ties at 7th TYBA Yacht Charter Show in Marmaris

CEO Michael Mifsud represented Yachting Malta at one of the Eastern Mediterranean’s premier yachting events Yachting Malta CEO Michael Mifsud attended the 7th edition of... Read More

Clean Sweep for Viva Malta!

LINE HONOURS, IRC AND ORC OVERALL VICTORY AT ROMA PER TUTTI OFFSHORE RACE Malta National Offshore Sailing Team Claims Treble on Historic International Debut at... Read More

Historic Tall Ship Florette Sails into Escale à Sète for the First Time, Representing Malta

SÈTE, France — More than 120 historic ships have gathered in this southern French port for Escale à Sète, the Mediterranean’s largest maritime festival, marking... Read More

Four Days of Challenging Racing at the Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta

The Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta concluded after four days of high-quality racing, delivering a competitive series despite highly variable weather conditions. Sailors were tested... Read More

Birżebbuġa Sailing Club to Host 6th Edition of Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta

Birżebbuġa Sailing Club Freeport, in collaboration with Yachting Malta, will host the 6th edition of its International Regatta from Saturday, 7th February to Tuesday, 10th... Read More

Expression of Interest: Way Together Project

Yachting Malta is proud to be involved in WAY Together – Walking and Yachting Together, a cross-border project funded under the Interreg VI-A Italia–Malta Programme,... Read More

Yachting Malta Showcases Malta’s Yachting Strengths at Boot Düsseldorf

Boot Düsseldorf, Europe’s largest marine exhibition, once again provided an important international platform for Malta’s yachting sector, with Yachting Malta taking part through a dedicated... Read More

Yachting Malta to showcase Malta’s yachting ecosystem at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026

Yachting Malta will once again represent Malta’s growing maritime and yachting sector at BOOT Düsseldorf 2026, taking place between 17 and 25 January at the... Read More

Yachting Malta in 2025: A Decade of Consolidation and Maritime Leadership

Yachting Malta marked its tenth anniversary in 2025. Over the past decade, it has developed into a central contributor to Malta’s positioning as a regional... Read More

The Malta Boat Show expands across the Three Cities

Malta Boat Show doubled public attendance and increased international visibility The Malta Boat Show, hosted by Yachting Malta, once again transformed Dockyard Creek, Cottonera into... Read More

Inclusive Sailing for Everyone: Malta Sailing Federation Launches Erasmus+ Project

Since the introduction of four Hansa 303 boats, donated to the Malta Sailing Federation by Yachting Malta and distributed to its affiliated sailing clubs, we have seen numerous athletes with …

IODA European Championships 2025

Sailing High: Team Malta Shines at the 2025 Optimist European Championships in Turkey From May 28th to June 3rd, the vibrant coastal town of Çeşme, Turkey, played host to the …

Malta National Championships 2024