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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026

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ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE 2026 Kora Sailing VO65 SISI

Grand Harbour, Valletta. 606 miles anti-clockwise around Sicily

Past Etna, through the Strait of Messina, north to Stromboli glowing in the dark, south past Lampedusa, and back to Malta. One of offshore sailing's four great classics, run every October in conditions that can change everything in an hour.

VO65 Sisi lines up on 17 October 2026. And so do you.

KORA Time
Duration
11 Days
KORA Race Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
KORA Distance
Distance
650
KORA Crew
Total Crew
14
10 Days
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Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026
Day 1 - 14/10/2026 Valletta, Malta
Arrival and Training Day

Welcome, boat briefing, training in the afternoon – focus on basic manoeuvres tacking and gybing.

Day 2 - 15/10/2026 Valletta, Malta
Training Day - Welcome Party

Training all day – focus on sail changes, peeling and manoeuvres to be expected during the race. 20:00 Crew Party at Xara Lodge

Day 3 - 16/10/2026 Valletta, Malta
Lay Day

Preparing the yacht for the race ahead. Time to explore Valletta, unwind, and settle in.

Day 4 - 17/10/2026 Valletta, Malta
Race Start

11:00 Start Rolex Middle Sea Race 2026 - Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta.

Day 5 - 18/10/2026 Stromboli, Italy
Offshore Race Day

Passing Capo Passero - Street of Messina - Stromboli

Day 6 - 19/10/2026 Pantelleria, Italy
Offshore Race Day

Passing Favigana - Pantelleria - Lampedusa - Malta

Day 6-7 - 19/10/2026 – 20/10/2026 Valletta, Malta
Estimated Arrival ±1 Day

Arrival Valletta, Malta.

Day 8-10 - 21/10/2026 – 23/10/2026 Valletta, Valletta
Lay Days

Explore Valletta. Unwind. Please note that it is only possible to stay on the yacht for one more night after arrival in Malta. After that, the yacht will be cleaned and prepared for the next transfer.

Day - 24/10/2026 Valletta, Valletta
Prize Giving Ceremony

12:00 Prize Giving - Mediterranean Conference Centre.

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Kora is not a sailing company. It's a door to the sea — for those willing to step through it. On a race boat that demands everything you've got, or aboard a yacht where luxury meets the horizon and every moment has depth. No matter which boat — this is real sailing. Wind in the sails, salt on your skin, miles under the hull. Just done in a way you won't find anywhere else. The ocean is not a backdrop here. It gets under your skin and stays there.
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VO65 Sisi@Antigua Sailing Week 2025. Photo: Julien Stintzy
1/11 VO65 Sisi@Antigua Sailing Week 2025. Photo: Julien Stintzy
VO65 Sisi - Below Deck Photo: Stefan Leitner
2/11 VO65 Sisi - Below Deck Photo: Stefan Leitner
VO65 Sisi - Below deck. Photo: Stefan Leitner
3/11 VO65 Sisi - Below deck. Photo: Stefan Leitner
VO65 Sisi - Nav-, Media-Desk & bunk beds.
4/11 VO65 Sisi - Nav-, Media-Desk & bunk beds.
VO65 Sisi - Life on board. Photo: Stefan Leitner
5/11 VO65 Sisi - Life on board. Photo: Stefan Leitner
VO65 Sisi@RORC Caribbean600. Photo: James Mitchell
6/11 VO65 Sisi@RORC Caribbean600. Photo: James Mitchell
VO65 Sisi@RORC Caribbean600 - Photo: Tim Wright
7/11 VO65 Sisi@RORC Caribbean600 - Photo: Tim Wright
VO65 Sisi@RORC Transatlantic 2025. Photo: James Mitchell-RORC
8/11 VO65 Sisi@RORC Transatlantic 2025. Photo: James Mitchell-RORC
VO65 Sisi@The Ocean Race Sprint 2023. Photo: Stefan Leitner
9/11 VO65 Sisi@The Ocean Race Sprint 2023. Photo: Stefan Leitner
VO65 Sisi @Rolex Middle Sea Race 21. Photo: Stefan Leitner
10/11 VO65 Sisi @Rolex Middle Sea Race 21. Photo: Stefan Leitner
VO65 Sisi@The Ocean Race Sprint 2023 Photo: Stefan Leitner
11/11 VO65 Sisi@The Ocean Race Sprint 2023 Photo: Stefan Leitner

Travel Package Information

What is included?

  • * Crew Party - Xara Lodge, Valletta, Malta

  • * A place on the race crew of Race Yacht VO65 Sisi.

  • * On the water training and boat instructions.

  • * Safety equipment plus instruction.

  • * A Lifejacket with a locating beacon.

  • * Whilst on board - basic provisions and drinking water included.

  • * Race Entry fees

  • * Certified Professional Skipper and Crew

  • * Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water)

  • * Mooring Fees

  • * Insurance for the yacht

  • *Accommodation on board (bunk beds). Bring earplugs, a pillow and sleeping bag.

What is not included?

  • * Wet weather gear

  • * Sailing boots

  • * bedding and towels

  • * Personal insurance

  • * Transfers airport-marina-airport

  • * Meals offboard

  • * Travel to or from the yacht

  • * Food ashore

  • * Accommodation whilst ashore

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the booking and onboarding work?
The booking process for a single berth trip looks like any other booking process. You choose what you want and do the checkout process.

After the confirmation, we will get in touch with you via e-mail until 1-2 weeks to departure.
1-2 weeks before the departure we normally set up a WhatsApp group chat with all guests, do have a faster an easier communication. You will find the details about meeting points, small changes in there.

Guest Arrival day: You will get the meeting point and meeting point via the communication channels, mail or message. After settling in, you will get a proper yacht instruction including safety, functioning of the yacht, crew and guest spaces, food, toilet and everything else you need to feel „home“. 
If you are on a cruise or transfer, you will, as the weather allows, leave for the next harbor the same day. For regattas we do 2-3 sessions of 3-4 hours before the start of the regatta. Regatta starts can be quite hectic and everybody should know what is going to happen.

Arrival at destination: Normally after a crew-breakfast, -lunch or -dinner, depending on the time of arrival everybody should get her/his stuff together and is free to leave. Sometimes the arrival also includes „one or two“ beers. On arrival day we normally have plenty of time, so no need to stress. Just make sure you don’t forget anything on board and sock in the feeling of the yacht.

After a few days you will probably feel the need to repeat this experience, so just feel free to repeat the process and bring some friends.
Charter Agreement
Each participant is responsible for their own travel arrangements, accommodation, and meals. The crew consists of professional sailors from our team who have expertise in the VO65 and will provide instruction on the boat, as well as international professional sailors and some clients. The entire crew will be divided into shifts at the beginning, so sleeping and sailing on deck will be done in shifts. Life jackets with AIS transponders are available on board.

We would like to reiterate that we are powerless against unforeseen circumstances. In the event of serious damage to the ship or weather forecasts that make it impossible for us to set sail (danger to people and ship), we cannot refund the costs of missed flights, transfers, or regattas. We recommend allowing at least one extra day for your return journey. Furthermore, we advise taking out travel cancellation insurance, as short-notice changes can occur during these uncertain times.

The catering (organized by us), marina mooring fee and diesel (i.e. all onboard expenses) are already included in the ticket price.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited on board.

When entering or transiting through other countries, please note that you may need visas, ESTA, residence permits, medical certificates, etc.

Please note: Changes and postponements may occur. Therefore, we ask you to wait to book accommodations, flights, etc., until you receive final confirmation from us, so that cancellations and postponements can be avoided.

How can we help?

Looking for something special?

Talk directly to our Team
+43 650 3684337
or
sail@kora-yachts.com
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