27th Dec 2025
The South Atlantic Trophy
This is awarded to the winner of the Cape to Rio Race on corrected time.
There are 32 oz. of 18ct gold in the stylised boat hull and the sails are sterling silver.
The trophy was donated to the Royal Cape Yacht Club by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa for the inaugural race in 1971.
Two iconic cities with an epic journey in between.
2025 Entries
Welcome to the latest additions to our fleet
Alexforbes Angel Wings
The Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) and Iate Club do Rio De Janeiro are thrilled to announce the participation of the Alexforbes Angel Wings, crewed ...
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Lifgun
Edit Column Born in 1966 and raised in my father’s shipyard I was sailing before I was able to walk. My first boat was obviously ...
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Esperança
Esperança is based at the Veleiros do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The crew will be composed of sailors from the club, a team with ...
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Solitaire
Dave Elcock has had a lifetime of sailing adventures and has been a member of the Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) for 48 years. Solitaire ...
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