Stellar Line Up Of Windsurfers To Embark On Foiling 100 Challenge

May 17 2024

A stellar line up of elite windsurfers is set to embark on the Foiling 100 Challenge – 100 being the distance in kilometres from Malta to Ragusa. This will be the longest single stage windfoil race in the world, and promises to push the boundaries of windsurfing athleticism and showcase the cutting-edge technology of foiling boards.

Malta Young Sailors Club Commodore Mr Christian Bajada explained that the organizing team of the Malta Young Sailors Club boasts extensive experience in hosting international events such as Euromed and various sailing clinics throughout the year – this is in addition to the local ranking events sanctioned by the Malta Sailing Federation.

The Club is bolstered by athletes with competitive experience in Olympic and World Championship arenas, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in event execution who have been working tirelessly towards this event.

The stellar line up of athletes include Jean Paul Fleri Soler who at 59 is the oldest and most experienced athlete on the team even having Olympic experience. The Miggiani siblings, Karl (26) and Shaun (22) and Thomas Zammit Tabona (30) are the remaining Maltese squad members whilst the other three are German Nico Prien, Polish Kamil Manowiecki and Dutch Bob van de Burgt

Principal Race Officer Andrew Wilson, who competed in windsurfing in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta explained the programme of events for the weekend. The organising team has allocated thre days for the event to take place. Due to the ever changing weather conditions currently being experienced it was decided that the event will take Saturday and Sunday. The weather scenario is still fluid thus the organising team might even push to race from Ragusa to Malta on Sunday. This potential change will not effect initial plans to race a distance of 100kms.

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Enhance Your Vision with Saint James Eye Clinic’s Advanced Treatments

May 16 2024

Saint James Eye Clinic offers a transformative experience with its advanced eye laser treatments, tailored to those wishing to live without glasses or contact lenses. Utilising state-of-the-art excimer and femtosecond lasers, the clinic provides several innovative, bladeless procedures, ensuring precision and comfort.

Patients can choose from various treatment options, such as SMILE, FemtoLASIK, Laser Blended Vision, and Surface Ablation. These procedures cater to different needs, from reducing dependence on reading and distance glasses to addressing thin corneas. The eligibility criteria include age over 18 and specific ranges of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, ensuring a tailored approach to each individual’s vision correction needs.

Saint James Eye Clinic emphasises safety and thoroughness from pre-operation assessment to post-operative care. Patients undergo a comprehensive diagnostic examination to confirm suitability for surgery, which is painless and includes necessary precautions like avoiding wearing contact lenses and makeup prior to surgery.
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Post-surgery, the clinic provides detailed recovery instructions and follow-up care, ensuring patients are supported throughout their journey to clearer vision. By opting for eye laser surgery at Saint James, individuals can enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology combined with expert medical care, significantly enhancing their quality of life.

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Rehearsal VS Reality: Preparing For ‘LOOP’ Performance

May 16 2024

Artistic director and creative Steven Levi Vella shared a video of what goes on behind the scenes before a show such as Sarah Bonnici’s live performance of ‘LOOP’.

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Behind every big show are countless hours of sweaty and demanding rehearsals as the artists refine all the nitty gritty details of what the audience will see.

This is what most people never see as they only get a look at the final product – a testament to a creative artist’s many hours of polishing.

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Local Police Confiscate Illegal Trap With Dead Hedgehog Inside

May 16 2024

The Malta Ranger Unit took to social media to show the recent confiscation of an illegal quail trap by Malta’s police, with a dead hedgehog found in the trap.

‘Our Rangers in Gozo called for Police assistance after locating the illegal device (‘trabokk’ in Maltese), used for bird trapping and ILLEGAL all year around. Only nets are allowed for bird trapping during open season.’

Inside the trap there was a dead quail and a dead hedgehog. The rangers explained that this will be a matter for ERA due to the illegal entrapment of protected species.

Thanking the Gozo Police for their swift response, the Ranger unit urged for the establishment of an specialised unit – the Environmental Protection Unit Police – ‘which is much needed to see to all the environmental crimes happening on a daily basis on the island.’

‘Minister Clint Camilleri still hasn’t communicated with MRU after cancelling our meeting and has therefore been reported to the Ombudsman for breaching Directive 4-2. Our Unit has therefore not been allowed to highlight with the Minister the many environmental illegalities we see in Gozo regularly.’

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