The Cape to Rio Yacht Race 2020 started with the first class of boats leaving Table Bay on Sat, 4th Jan. The cruisers have been at sea for a week now and are making slow, but steady progress. But it’s the group of boats in the second start which will offer thrilling speeds and record breaking attempts as they battle it out across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Delivery skipper, Jason Ruger rediscovers balance while delivering a 45-ft Lagoon cat, Cheers, and 42-footer, Ruby Ruby 8000nm from France to Cape Town.
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Sailing is more than just a sport and anyone who has joined the community will tell you that there is no activity more jam-packed with life lessons. Here are a few ways in which all kids can benefit from learning how to sail.
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Combine the perfect European summer holiday with a special-occasion break that’s all about chic sailing in the Aegean.
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From whatever angle you look at this island country, the Seychelles is magical. It’s the ultimate in unspoilt natural beauty – clear turquoise water, postcard-perfect palms, dreamy wildlife, and deserted beaches and bays around every corner. Kim Richter shares insider tips to cruising the Inner Islands.
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With just under a month to go before the next Cape 2 Rio Ocean Race, the various sailing teams and their yachts are arriving from around the world.
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Entrepreneur Jasper Smith has introduced an ownership model for Arksen vessels that encourages leisure, exploration, innovation and conservation.
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The Ocean Race will return to Cape Town for the 12th time as the most challenging offshore race in the sport comes to South Africa in the 2021-22 edition.
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Clipper Race skipper Nick Leggatt arrived in his home port, Cape Town, from Leg 2 last week. S+L managed to catch up with him during his brief stay.
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Efforts to increase understanding of ocean health by The Ocean Race campaign, Turn the Tide on Plastic recognised by prestigious Ocean Tribute Awards.
During the last Volvo Ocean race, completed in June 2018, the seven competing teams collected new scientific data during the nine-month fully-crewed, round the world yacht race.
This helped increase scientific understanding of the impacts that plastic pollution and other human activity are having on ocean health.
