Rolex Middle Sea Race
Thuraya’s service provider in Italy Intermatica, had participated at prestigious Rolex Middle Sea Race regatta that took place on 29/10/2005. The boat Steinlager II Thuraya - Intermatica arrived at the second place. Gruppo Intermatica sponsored the boat which was composed of ex America’s Cup sailors.
Thuraya network was used on board both for voice and data communication via ThurayaDSL.
The Rolex Middle Sea Race is a highly rated offshore classic, often mentioned in the same breath as the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex Sydney - Hobart and Newport-Bermuda as a "must do" race. The Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club co-founded the race in 1968 and 2003 will be the 24th Edition. Save for a break between 1984 and 1995 the event has been run annually attracting
25 -30 yachts. The race is a true challenge to skippers and crews who have to be at their very best to cope with the often changeable and demanding conditions.
Equally, the race is blessed with unsurpassed scenery with its course, taking competitors close to a number of islands, which form marks of the course. Ted Turner described the MSR as "the most beautiful race course in the world".
