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The Lüderitz Speed Challenge held annually since 2007 in Lüderitz, Namibia takes place on an artificial 1-km-long (0.62-mile-long) strip of water. Check out this video recap to ‘get you up to speed’.

Marine biologist Sam Hale shares her experience coral farming on the island of Mauritius, and what it means for the future of our oceans.

Yachting photographer extraordinaire Carlo Borlenghi talks about his career and shares his favourite shots…

This week on the Weekend Wrap Up: The Clipper Round the World Race arrives in Cape Town; The Transat Jaques Vabre Race arrives in Brazil; The Melges 20 European Champions were announced and the GC32 racing tour comes to an end with European Champs crowned. And the African Continent Speed record is broken.

We had a look at some top brands to see what was new in foul weather gear for this summer. Here are some things to look out for.

The South African sailing community has been shaken this week as the tragic news of Cullen Keytel’s passing has been shared. 
Our hearts go out to Liza and Bruce, and the Keytel family in this devastating time.
The Keytel family invite the sailing community to join them in celebrating Cullen’s life this Saturday (9 Nov 2019) at Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town.

Big wave surfer Frank Solomon, a Big wave surfer and marine activist from Cape Town, takes to the streets of Johannesburg to live a day in the life of South Africa’s Street Surfers.This short film follows waste pickers that scour the streets for recyclables that would otherwise end up in our oceans. They are the overlooked heroes of recycling, contributing up to 90% of the country’s recycling efforts.

Jean Tresfon is a top marine conservation photographer. Here he shares his perspective with us as he capturing alluring and unusual wildlife images.

This Weekend Wrap-Up covers the start of the Hobie 16 Worlds, updates on the Transat Jacques Vabre and Clipper Round the World Race, Ludertiz Speed Challenge and much more. 

Dive master Antonio Zivane from Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort recommends five ocean adventures to add to your diving bucket list when you next visit Mozambique.