For the first time in history, a Gozitan team will be taking part in the 44th edition of the Rolex Middlesea Race happening this Saturday, 21st October.

The team will be participating with the boat ‘Gozo Dream’ as they cover the 606 nautical miles that make up this race.

Noel Grech, the owner of the boat will be part of the team alongside Joel Xibberras, Dr Simon Mifsud, James Pace, Joe Sultana, Christopher Tabone, Victor Azzoppardi, Alex Mangion and Nils Adam.

The Rolex Middle Sea Race is one of the world's most premier classic yacht races and all competing teams will leave Valletta’s Grand Harbour at 11am, before going round many different points across the Meditteranean and finishing at Marsamxett Harbour.