As hard as it may be to imagine travelling to far corners of the globe right now, it’s still wonderful to be inspired to make plans for your next trip. Why not add Rio de Janeiro to your list? We spent a few weeks in Rio after the Cape to Rio Yacht Race, and we fell in love with this vibrant and diverse place. We share our local’s guide to exploring this amazing city and her surrounds.
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The Ocean Race, the world’s toughest, fully-crewed around the world sailing race, has enthralled and inspired a global audience since 1973. At the same time the Race has provided new perspectives on the ocean. High quality oceanographic data can now be relayed ashore in real-time to improve models and predictions on ocean health and climate. Along with the 11th Hour Racing Team, The Ocean Race is determined to use its global platform to educate and spread the word about ocean health issues – and to promote available solutions.
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In a two-part podcast, Shirley Robinson chats to Vendée Globe skippers Samantha Davies, Alex Thomson, Charlie Dalin, Clarisse Cremer and Boris Herrmann. As the start date of 8th November nears, the skippers share their fears, their personal goals, and just how long they have chased success in the Vendée Globe Race.
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There are few remote places left on earth, but Ilha de Bazaruto, or ‘Island of the Mist’, proved to be that. I was invited to experience Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, which was remote enough to make me feel like I was away from it all but still offered the comforts and activities we city slickers require – true African island magic!
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With the start of the Vendée Globe Race on November 8th, many skippers and fans alike will be worried about safety at sea for such a long length of time. Fortunately the risk of collision will be significantly reduced as many of the competing IMOCAs have been fitted with a pioneering new electronic safety aid called OSCAR. Using day and thermal cameras combined with artificial intelligence provides a second set of ‘eyes’ for the solo skipper both during the day and, crucially, at night time as well.
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Jonathan Paarman is a legendary, fearless wave-rider from Cape Town, South Africa who was ranked #15 in the world in 1976. Paarman was born in 1954 and was raised in Cape Town. He is one of five brothers and the son of a commercial fisherman. His extensive knowledge of the ocean in both surfing and sailing has led to him working in the boat building industry. Today, he and his brothers Mark and Roger build custom catamarans for Balance Catamarans at Nexus Yachts based in Cape St. Francis, South Africa.
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From ages two to 82, South Africans of all ages, shapes and sizes took to the water in the Little Optimist Global Challenge. Dams, swimming pools and even fish tanks hosted the tiny boats and their over-sized occupants. The 10 day challenge involved people spending time in Optimists (boats designed for children), was all in aid of a good cause. And not just one good cause, but many.
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The 36th America’s Cup is pipped to be the most highly competitive in Cup history. The Defenders, Emirates Team New Zealand have an important legacy to uphold as respected and serious contenders with strong aims to raise the Cup once more.
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As an official media partner to the two 52 SUPER SERIES events, we compiled a list of our favourite places to visit. And now we are letting you in on our homegrown secrets. This is our local’s guide to Cape Town.
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The Cape 31 is a South African-produced which has been developed for a fast, one-design racing circuit in strong winds, utilising a small crew. The C31 is the brainchild of Irvine Laidlaw, who wanted to develop a boat that would be built and assembled in Cape Town to support the local boat building industry. Designed by Mark Mills, this boat has taken the one-design 30 footer class by storm, leading to sales in the UK, USA and Australia. Choosing the correct sail inventory can improve the speeds and handling of these already fast-paced boats.
