We are so excited about the Beyond Walls Project. Monumental frescoes by French-Swiss artist Saype have been laid out on the ground in Cape Town to depict unity. There couldn’t be a better time in our world for this message than now. And it’s no wonder that this unique global concept has chosen Cape Town as one of its canvasses.
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What a weekend of sailing it was! From the fast-paced AC75’s flying around the bay, to intense sailing on the Cape 31 sports boats in Table Bay. Plus the race around the planet in the Vendée Globe Race nears the finish, and we see Gitana forced to abandon their Jules Verne record attempt.
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Ever wondered who does what on the AC75’s? David ‘Freddie’ Carr, grinder on INEOS Team UK takes us through the roles of the team members who sail on their powerful AC75, Brittania.
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The Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and the NSRI released turtles back into the ocean so that they could begin their journey home to warmer waters. The story of rescue, rehabilitation and release is one that the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and the NSRI are incredibly proud of.
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What a weekend it was at the PRADA Cup Challenger Series! From what was considered to be the ‘underdogs’ – INEOS Team UK – cleaning up on the score board, to the dramatic capsize of New York Yacht Club American Magic.
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The Prada Cup starts tomorrow, and all eyes are on the Challengers, the teams who showed their hands at the America’s Cup World Series in December. Teams went away after the Series to work on their strategies, make improvements to their boats and use the learnings to improve on all levels – all this in line with claiming the right to challenge ‘Emirates Team New Zealand’ for the America’s Cup trophy. Shirley Robertson, Ken Read and Nathan Outteridge give their analysis on the Series.
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Phil Wade, co-founder of Marine Inspirations shares the heartwarming story on the rise of Asemahle (Theo) Jack. Theo took the opportunities he was given and made a wonderful career for himself in the Superyacht industry. And now he wants to pay it forward.
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The PRADA Cup starts on Friday, January 15. Three Challengers will compete with the winner qualifying to race against the America’s Cup Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup Match. Panerai is the official time keeper to the event. Debbie Hathway talks to Alessandro Ficarelli, product development director for Panerai, ahead of the Prada Cup.
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It’s been a slow start to the 2021 season, with a few key regattas postponed or even cancelled. But a few events did manage to get off the ground. The RORC Transatlantic Race started in light airs from Lanzerote on Saturday, 9th Jan, and the Vendée Globe continues to thrill as the sailors race their final 5000 miles to the finish.
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Packing for a summer holiday can be a challenge. It becomes another thing on your to do list at the end of a busy year. But we’ve done the work for you – and we’ve tried to keep it local too.
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