Jimmy Spithill, two-time America’s Cup winner, chats about injury, age and Kiwi rivalry. Fighting fit and ready for another charge on the iconic ‘Auld Mug’ trophy, this 40-year-old Australian sailing legend is relishing the opportunity to once again go up against his New Zealand rivals with Luna Rossa, his new team for the 2021 edition of the America’s Cup.
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The 30th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup took place from 1-7 September 2019 in the beautiful Costa Smeralda. The South Africans onboard made us proud with incredible results!
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The 30th edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup delivered a week of pulsating action, consummate skill and elevated performance. The contest is the pinnacle of large monohull yacht racing, attracting the best boats, the most passionate owners and the finest crews. South African sailors were amongst these crews to take positions on the podium. A fleet of 53 yachts competed in the 2019 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. The eventual winners were Velsheda (Supermaxi); Highland Fling XI (Maxi Racer) with Sail + Leisure’s Yachting Editor, Hylton Hale and fellow South African Mike Giles on board; Nefertiti (Maxi Racer/ Cruiser); Cannonball (Mini Maxi Racer 1); Supernikka (Mini Maxi Racer 2); Lyra (Wally) with South African Marc Largesse on board; Flow (Mini Maxi Racer/Cruiser); and, H2O (Mini Maxi Cruiser/Racer).
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Rolex TP52 World Championships | Performance in Puerto Portals
by Ingrid HaleThe 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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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.
