The Trophée Bailli de Suffren fleet has started to arrive at its final destination in Gozo, thus ending a 580 nautical mile journey which saw them berth in Porto Rotondo and Trapani before ending in Gozo.
This event is being hosted by Yachting Malta, Mgarr Marina Gozo, Ministry for Gozo, Camper & Nicholsons, Charles Grech, Malta Tourism Authority, MTA France, MTA Gozo, Ministry for Tourism and the Royal Malta Yacht Club.
The Trophee Bailli de Suffren fleet have set sail from Saint Tropez. Prior to their departures, boats were blessed by Monsieur l’Abbé Jean-Paul Gouardin, Parish Priest of Saint-Tropez. The first leg of the 580 nautical mile journey will see the fleet arrive in Porto Rotondo around Tuesday 27th June and Trapani on the 29th. ETA finish line in Gozo throughout the day till late evening on the 3rd July.
Live tracking of the fleet can be found on http://yb.tl/baillidesuffrentrophy2017
This event is being hosted by YachtingMalta, Mgarr Marina Gozo, Ministry for Gozo, Camper & Nicholsons, Charles Grech, Malta Tourism Authority, MTAFrance, MTAGozo, Ministry for Tourism and the Royal Malta Yacht Club
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A tough day of racing, with a crew of two. Race normally starts in Marsamxett Harbour where crews proceed to go on to round the island…
Capt. Paul Ripard
Middle Sea Race Co- Founder, Olympian & Yachting Entrepreneur
Capt. Paul Ripard is considered to be one of the principle pioneers of yachting in Malta. Paul was one of the first individuals, with his brother John, to open a yachting agency in Malta. Paul was also among the founders of the Middle Sea Race – now known as the Rolex Middle Sea Race. In 1960 Paul was the youngest member of the contingent representing Malta in the Olympics when, with his brother John, represented Malta for the first time in the Star Class category. Paul’s expertise and his passion for sailing was shared amongst the countless successful Maltese sailors he taught and mentored.
The Yachting Malta Awards are being supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
For reservations or further information please contact the team on awards@yachtingmalta.org or on +356 999 777 78 or +356 999 992 61
Anna Rossi
President, Malta Sailing Federation
Anna Rossi’s connection with sailing started when her son Jan started sailing with the Malta Young Sailors’ Club. At that time Anna’s involvement was that of a parent, a role which continued until 2000 when Anna was asked to take over secretarial duties, a month prior to the start of Euromed Regatta. Since then her tireless energy and dedication has resulted in year on year growth for Euromed.
Anna was also elected President of the Malta Sailing Federation in 2007, a position she holds till today.
Anna’s involvement in sailing is not limited to the local scene but has also been active on an international level having been team leader to Optimist sailors racing abroad, on several occasions. Anna has been regularly invited to manage the Race Office of the Easter meet at the Fraglia Vela Riva as well as in Dubai where she ran the race office for about six years. Anna, has voluntarily shared her expertise in other events in Ecuador, Tanzania, Italy, Wales and Croatia.
Anna has been a key member of the team that has enabled sailors to produce remarkable results on an international level in the Optimist Class.
The Yachting Malta Awards are being supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
For reservations or further information please contact the team on awards@yachtingmalta.org or on +356 999 777 78 or +356 999 992 61
John Ripard
Yachtsman, Former International Judge, co-founder of Rolex Middle Sea Race
Undoubtedly one of our foremost yachtsmen, John Ripard’s passion for the sea started at a very early age. His sailing prowess saw him represent Malta in the 1955 Mediterranean Games in Barcelona and in the 1960 Olympiad when together with his brother Paul, he participated in the Star Class. Eventually John moved up to larger offshore keel boats taking part and winning numerous offshore races. Co-founder and winner of the first Middle Sea Race on Josian in 1968 and on Tikka in 1970, John also won his class in the ‘Giraglia’ and ‘Campionato d’Inverno’ in Genova. In the early 80’s his international judging career took off. Shortly after his appointment John was appointed Chairman of the Race Committee for the Louis Vuitton Cup at the 1987 America’s Cup. This was followed by his appointment as alternate judge in Freemantle (WA) in 1987. John Ripard formed part of the International Juries in 1988, 1992 and 1995 America’s Cups. His judging endeavours saw him become a well-respected international sailing Ambassador for Malta. In 1987 John Ripard was appointed Chairman of the Yacht Marina Advisory Committee and under his watch the first Floating Pontoon Yacht Marina was created in Msida Creek. In the Republic Day National honours 1992 John Ripard was given the ‘Midalja Ghall-Qadi Tar-Repubblika’.
The Yachting Malta Awards are being supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
For reservations or further information please contact the team on awards@yachtingmalta.org or on +356 999 777 78 or +356 999 992 61
Malta is fast becoming a destination for young sailors – training camps, international competitions are hosted on a regular basis.
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