'Leopard' wins line honours in Middle Sea Race

ICAP Leopard won the line honours of the Rolex Middle Sea Race today, crossing the finish line at Marsamxett at 11.50 a.m. The 100-foot Leopard was the biggest yacht in the 77-boat race. This was the first time it participated. While it achieved its...

ICAP Leopard won the line honours of the Rolex Middle Sea Race today, crossing the finish line at Marsamxett at 11.50 a.m.

The 100-foot Leopard was the biggest yacht in the 77-boat race. This was the first time it participated. While it achieved its line honours target, it missed setting a course record - by 25 minutes - particularly as the wind near Malta dropped this morning. The race started on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Leopard, owned by Mike Slade, was designed by Bruce Farr. It has has a canting keel, canards and twin rudders.

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