The 11th edition of the Caribbean 600 kicked off in spectacular conditions off the south coast of Antigua on 18 February 2019. 76 yachts were on the start line, representing 20 countries to sail the 600 miles in this non-stop offshore race. In the Multihull division, Maserati, Giovanni Soldini’s Multi 70 took Multihull Line Honours in a time of 1 day, 6 hours and 49 minutes, smashing the record by 1 hour 10 minutes and 4 seconds.
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Crossing the line in front of Christophe Harbour on Saturday Jan 26th at 3h30’31” (07h30’31” UTC), the 50-metre three-masted schooner Xarifa won line honours in the Panerai Transat Classique 2019, ahead of Stiren, Coch Y Bondhu and Hilaria.
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Will the SailGP rival the America’s Cup as was hoped? The first ever edition of the SailGP was held in Sydney Harbour early in Feb. The GP is a spin off of the 35th America’s Cup, and is sailed on updated F50’s. The changes to the F50’s mainly include a revised hydraulics system making them the worlds world’s most technologically advanced catamarans. There’s no doubt that these ’50’s are fast, but is it a case of we’ve seen this before?
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I don’t often get to go out on the committee boat during a regatta, and certainly not on one that is running a high-speed racing circuit similar to that of a grand prix. In the words of one competitor, “you could have sold tickets “. I had the privilege of being in the mix during the Cape 31 Invitational regatta run from the V&A Waterfront, all the while sitting comfortably on a catamaran.
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South African sailor Mark Sadler was in Cape Town recently to compete in the Cape 31 Invitational Regatta with Team Orion from Hong Kong. Sail + Leisure caught up with him to find out why he’s been hooked on sailing for 36 years and how he manages his career with one foot on the ground and the other on a boat.
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It’s that time of the year to be in awe of the incredible heights, jumps and spectacular freeriding by kiteboarders pushing the limits in ever-crazier conditions at the Red Bull King of the Air competition. Sail + Leisure caught up with world-renowned Dutch kiteboarder Ruben Lenten at the 2018 event.
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What a blast from the past! We hadn’t sailed a Hobie Cat in many years, so ofcourse we jumped at the chance to do so. And boy were we spoilt! Flying along on crystal blue waters, in warm, tropical winds with the mountains of the north of the island as a backdrop – it was a truly memorable experience. And the best part for people used to sailing in icy waters? No wetsuits required – just a bathing suit, a harness and a lifejacket. Now that’s my kind of sailing!
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Greg Bertish is well-known for his passion and determination to help and support children who are experiencing tough times in hospital by bringing a little cheer back into their lives. His story is an inspiring one. Greg’s Celebrity Optimist Challenge held at the Cape Town International Boat Show raised funds for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
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It’s summer, its the end of the year and its time to reflect. If you’re lucky enough to be holidaying on an island like Mauritius you could probably do with a long day at a beautiful spa being pampered and spoilt. But if that’s not an option, seek out Isle des Deux Cocos and you will feel like you have had a full day of spa treatments.
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This is such great news! SA’s first boat-based whale-watching study has been launched. Bottlenose and common…
