The Rolex TP52 World Championship, hosted in Puerto Portals this year, tested some of the world’s best sailors in an epic one-design regatta. With some curve-balls thrown, the event was full of twists and turns in an epic fight for top of the leaderboard.
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More than 3,000 miles and not a single drop of gasoline. Well, that’s the plan anyways. Team Malizia and climate activist Greta Thunberg are on their way across the Atlantic expending minimal CO2 emissions, a journey that aims to change the mindset of people around the world.
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The 2019 Lipton Challenge Cup got off to a cold and wet start in a typical Cape winter’s Northerly wind. After racing was cancelled yesterday due to a winter storm, the teams were itching to go today. Boats were tuned, sailors were prepped and the race committee, under the expertise of SRO Doug Allison, were prepared to pack in the required races. The racing started just after the allotted time of 11am. The deep talent pool allowed for exciting racing, with the sailors not giving an inch away.
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For the first time the Lipton Challenge Cup is being sailed on the fast and fun Cape 31’s. The approved sails suppliers for this sports boat are Ullman Sails and North Sails South Africa, as part of a mandate of the Cape 31 build to make use of South African suppliers. Where previously, top-class sailors would largely rely on imported product, the two world-class Cape Town lofts are now also exporting state-of-the-art sails, taking on the best in the business. North Sails South Africa and Ullman Sails Production have not only put local sailmaking on the international map, they have also bolstered brand South Africa at a time when local boatbuilders are increasingly making their presence felt on the world stage.
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South African sailor Michael Giles has racked up quite a winning résumé in both offshore and inshore sailing during his more than 35-year career on the water. He has also lent his considerable expertise to project-managing boat builds, offering logistical support to racing teams and individuals, and provisioning teams for ocean-crossing ventures. S+L caught up with him to find out how he juggles these roles and what’s coming next.
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Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is trying to raise awareness around the overuse of plastics by swimming through the worlds most polluted stretch of water.
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The 2019 edition of the Superyacht Cup Palma came to a captivating conclusion with the best day’s racing yet!
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The second day of the Superyacht Cup Palma delivered close racing before the owners, guests and crews returned ashore to enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment.
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The 23rd edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta kicked off Thursday, 20 June with Palma Bay delivering incredible racing conditions. Inge Schabort reports on Day 1.
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It’s finally here! The 2019 Superyacht Cup has hit Palma. The preparations are done, the crew have gathered – it’s time to race.
