The skippers briefing will be held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club on Friday afternoon at 5pm prior to the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. A weather briefing is also held during the skippers briefing. This will be given by the Chief Meteorologist of the Malta International Airport.

Attendance - Two crew members of a boat intending to compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race should attend the whole of the Race Briefing and the Weather Briefing. It is strongly recommended that these briefings be attended by the Skipper and the Navigator.