The Cape 31 Tip of Africa event, the first in the Summer in the…
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boatica Cape Town plays an important role in promoting the burgeoning blue economy, a…
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Competitors were finally treated to a downwind dash in the 33rd edition of the…
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Eighteen Cape 31’s stormed Cowes Week for seven days of challenging Solent racing. This…
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The most prestigious sailing event in South Africa starts this weekend. 2019 Lipton Challenge Cup winners Nitro, sailing for Witbank Yacht and Aquatic Club, will defend the Cup on the waters of Langebaan between the 15th and 21st of August.
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The 90th edition of the iconic Round the Island race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, took place this weekend. 1200 boats and 7000 sailors set sail, clearly eager to get on the water again. It’s one of the largest yacht races in the world, and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs.
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It was a wet and breezy start to the ‘End of Season Cape 31 Regatta’. However, light airs on day 2 provided the teams with a challenge too. The event produced mixed results, but in the end it came down to consistent crew work and clever tactics to secure the podium positions.
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With the Cape Town-produced Cape 31 making inroads in international markets, the pacy speedster needed to be transported to all corners of the world safely and in tact. Erik Bjerring from Cape Town Yacht Services explains the logistics required to ensure a smooth arrival.
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Day 3 of the Cape 31 series saw light airs, flat waters and tight racing along the beautiful Atlantic seaboard.
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The Cape 31 has kept the one-design racing spirit alive in Cape Town despite a tough lockdown. The introduction of a Summer Series and the Performance Cup has helped keep this sporty, racing boat at the top of everyone’s mind. But there has been lot happening off the water too.
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