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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