Sponsorship
The Royal Malta Yacht Club gratefully acknowledges the support given to the Club and members by our various event sponsors. Please click on the Sponsors' names to visit their websites to learn more about their services and how their generous sponsorship enables the Club to operate.
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Rolex
The leading name in luxury wristwatches, Rolex has been the pre-eminent symbol of performance and prestige for over a century. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with 28 affiliates worldwide and relying on 4,000 watchmakers in over 100 countries, Rolex continues to expand its long history of achievement and innovation. -
BMW
BMW is the main sponsor for the Gozo weekend regatta. Since its inception, the BMW brand has stood for one thing: sheer driving pleasure. Sporting and dynamic performance combine with peerless design and exclusive quality, resulting in the unique appeal of BMW automobiles -
Vodafone Malta
Vodafone Malta is proud to be the local mobile provider of choice, offering its customers superior quality network, excellent customer service and the best value available on the market. -
Raymarine
Raymarine are the sponsors of the Double Handed Figure of Eight Race. Raymarine, the world leader in marine electronics develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease-of-use our award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product lines include radar, autopilots, GPS, chartplotters, instruments, fishfinders, communications, software and systems. -
Global Capital
Gozo is a famous destination on it's own right. The Global Capital regatta in the beginning of the season makes this even more popular with Maltese sailors. GlobalCapital is a leading provider of financial services in Malta operating through 5 offices in Malta and Gozo, together with a representative office in Libya. Global Capital operate in the fields of investment services, Life Insurance services, general insurance brokerage services, Private Medical Insurance as well as property advisory services and property management and consultancy services. -
Gewiss
Gewiss & Hydrolectric are the main sponsors of the Marzamemi Weekend Regatta. GEWISS is a leading international manufacturer of systems and components for low voltage electrical installations. Its products include domestic devices to automatic safety switches, from distribution boards and enclosures to industrial connections, from trunking systems to lighting. -
Bank of Valletta
The sailing season kicks of with the BOV Sprimg Series. Bank of Valletta have been the main sponsors of the Spring Series for more than 7 years now. The BOV Group is a leading financial services provider in Malta, providing a full range of financial services including investment banking, private banking, fund management, bancassurance and stockbroking. Domestic operations include a national network of 41 branches, a Corporate Centre, 5 Business Centres and a Wealth Management arm. -
Arkadia
Arkadia Services are this year supporting the Boxing Day Race. ARKADIA SERVICES is a leading property agency specializing on the idyllic and tranquil island of Gozo. Our offices are conveniently situated at the Arkadia Commercial Centre, right at the heart of Victoria, Gozo's capital town. Arkadia Services is part of Arkadia Marketing Ltd., which runs the Arkadia Commercial Centre a bustling and modern center that incorporates a shopping mall, a large Department Store and a superior Foodstore. Ever since its opening in 1998 Arkadia has done its utmost to fulfill its mission: that of providing the ultimate in choice, quality and value for money for its customers. -
Allsports Offshore Challange Trophy
Allspoprts are the main sponsors for the RMYC's Offshore Challange Trophy. A points series of all major offshore races organised by the RMYC awards the boat on their overall result throughout the year -
International Paint
International Paint, locally represented by MacMed Malta, will be supporting the Double Handed Round Malta Race for the next 3 years. The Royal Malta Yacht Club will be making available, a special Perpetual Trophy which will be awarded to the overall winner in IRC. International Paint has operations in 54 countries worldwide and over 3,500 employees. The company's International brandname has worldwide market leadership positions in Marine, Protective and Yacht paints. -
Malta Economic Update
The Vega Offshore Race will this year be supported by Network Publications. The RMYC and Netwrok Publications have set out to copoerate in publishing the RMYC club magazine "Spinnaker" form 2008 and have also agreed to support the Club though this offshore Race -
Malta Maritime Authority
The MMA are the main sponsors for the Gattopardo Offshore Race and supporters fo the Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Malta Maritime Authority was set up as a distinct and autonomous corporate body to supervise the organisation of the primary maritime services. It was established by law in 1991 as a Government Agency and so vested with detailed regulatory powers. The set-up of this Authority was to enable ports, merchant shipping and yachting centres to operate within centralised framework. The Authority operates as a distinct commercially driven organisation, committed to excellence in the provision of services that are both effective and competitive. The Malta Maritime Authority develops and supports policies and initiatives consonant with the functions and duties stipulated in the Malta Maritime Authority Act (XVII) of 1991. -
Dragonara Casino
The Dragonara Casino is the leading Casino in Malta and has supported the Royal Malta Yacht Club in the Malta Syracuse offshore Race. This classic race started way back in 1952 and was then won by RMYC member, Mr John Illingworth on board his boat, Angela. The Dragonara Palace was built in 1870 as a summer residence for Emanuele Scicluna, a banker who was made a marquis in 1875 on the strength of a loan to Pope Pius IX. A central courtyard, later roofed over to house the main gaming hall, contained flowerbeds and fountains around which the interconnecting rooms of the colonnaded palace were built. A semi-circular staircase leads to the main entrance, which is guarded by two pharaonic statues. The palace got its name from the promontory it stands on, which means dragons lair. Folklore tells that a dragon lived in the caves and hollows hereabouts, but the noises were no more than the sound of crashing waves. -
Medcomms
Medcomms Limited was established in the island of Malta in 1965. Since then the company has been synonymous with marine electrical and electronic engineering. Strategically located in the centre of the Mediterranean, Medcomms Limited has a key role in supporting the marine industry with edge of technology electronic equipment imperative for navigation and safety of vessels. Medcomms is internationally recognized in the marine electronics industry providing a comprehensive range of products and services for ships and other vessels. Since 1990 Medcomms Limited has excelled as well in Aerospace, Military, Terrestrial and Automotive sectors. All engineers and technical staff are fully certified and trained as to ensure full competency in their respective fields. Medcomms are the official sponsors of the RMYC Autumn Series and Round Malta Race in December. -
Marsovin
Marsovin is a household name in Malta, synonymous with the production with premium wines. The roots of this well-earned status were planted almost a century ago when Chev. Anthony Cassar founded the company under the name A&G Cassar, in 1919. Marsovin was incorporated in 1956 as a family run company which grew to become a significant part of the history of wine-making in Malta. During the ensuing years years Marsovin continued to expand and moderate, maintaining its high quality reputation which makes the winery the leading producer and exporter of wines in Malta. Marsovin has set major inroads in viticulture and winemaking in Malta and established the current high standards which some Maltese wines enjoy internationally. The high standard of Marsovin wines is attributed partly to Malta's favourable climatic conditionsbut also to the stringent controls maintained by experts from the viticultural aspect and vinification process in order to ensure that the optimum level of quality is achieved. Today, Marsovin owns 175 tumoli of land which make up their five estates. The Marsovin estates are a testimony to Marsovin's commitment to the culture of wine. These Estates are owned by Marsovin and are specifically intended for the production of premium quality, single-estate wines