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Rolex Middle Sea Race Overall Winner Announcement - Red Ruby unable to beat Bullitt

by Royal Malta Yacht Club 25 Oct 2023 22:58 UTC 25 October 2023
Bullitt - Rolex Middle Sea Race © Kurt Arrigo / Rolex

At 2100 CEST on Wednesday, 25 October, the winner of the 44th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race was announced as the Italian Wally 93 Bullitt, skippered by Andrea Recordati.

The announcement was made shortly after the double-handed entry Red Ruby crossed the finish line at 20.51.35, 24 seconds outside the time required to move into first place.

The Royal Malta Yacht Club has confirmed that none of the remaining yachts still racing is able to better Bullitt's corrected time.

"When I came into the Rolex Middle Sea Race my dream was to win class," said Recordati, on being informed by the Race Director. "That would have been a fantastic result in itself against boats more adapted to this type of offshore race."

"Coming first overall in corrected time, honestly, I am still having difficulty believing it. I am ecstatic. I am super happy for the boat, she deserves it. We put a lot of effort in to optimise and improve her. I am especially happy for my crew. I have an exceptional team and they really deserve this too."

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