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Cape 2 Rio Race 2023
The 50th Cape to Rio Race sets sail in January 2023.
The iconic Cape to Rio Yacht Race, which was also known as the South Atlantic Yacht Race, from Cape Town to South America, began nearly 50 years ago in part to encourage South African sailors to attempt ocean passages. Over the years it has attracted huge international interest, and has a fascinating history.
Past winners include many South African teams who have broken records. In 2020 Love Water broke the trans-Atlantic race record and won their class.
Even though the race is best known as the Cape to Rio Race, at times the Race headed to other South American venues, including Punta del Este in Uruguay, and more recently Salvador. The capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia. Cape Town has always been the starting point of the race since its inception.
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