Teams from Malta’s top sailing clubs will be battling it out this weekend as round two racing from the 2016 Malta Sailing League gets underway at the Marsamxett Harbour.

Organised by the J70 Association Malta, in partnership with International Yacht Paints, the hotly-contested two-day event will guarantee fast-paced one design yacht racing for sailors and spectators alike.

It will be the second cup sail to take place this year.

Team Calypso, from Malta Young Sailors Club, currently hold the lead on the scoreboard, with Royal Malta Yacht Club team, XP-Act, hot on their heels in second place.

A third and final round – on May 7-8 – will conclude the Malta Sailing League, and the top two clubs will qualify to take part in the international Sailing Champions League (SCL).

Competition is fierce since the winning club will head to the SCL final in Porto Cervo in September, with the runners-up competing in the SCL qualifiers in St Petersburg in August.

Participation in these races will be made possible thanks to the support of Mapfre Middlesea and Yachting Malta. They will be assisting both qualifying teams by covering their entry fees and flights.

Racing at Marsamxett Harbour on Saturday will be held between 2pm and 5pm.

On Sunday, the series will be held between 10am and 1pm.

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