A Gozo team, will for the first time be taking part in this year’s 44th edition of the Rolex Middlesea Race, with the yacht – Gozo Dream.

The experienced Gozitan crew will be made up of Noel Grech – skipper and owner of the yacht, Joel Xibberras, Dr Simon Mifsud, James Pace, Joe Sultana, Christopher Tabone, Victor Azzoppardi, Alex Mangion and Nils Adam.

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri met with the Gozo team and said that “the Ministry for Gozo was at the forefront so that what once was a dream has now become a reality for this ambitious project, while also giving Gozo a good name.”“We believe in sports and are committed to giving our support so that Gozitan sportsmen continue to improve their skills and also have the best facilities,” added the Minister.

He explained that “through Government financial aid, Gozo will be represented in this international sailing event, and the yacht has also been equipped to make it more competitive.”

Noel Grech thanked the Ministry for Gozo for the assistance which enabled them to participate for the first time in this prestigious competition, adding that he looked forward to further similar competitions in the future.

The Rolex Middlesea Race, which will be 606 nautical miles long, will start on Saturday, the 21st of October, from Valletta.

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