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.
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Tobago Cays
Gustavo Lis is an experienced sailor with over 30 years of sailing expertise. Having participated in the Cape2Rio 2023, he has also secured several national ...
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Yes Girl
One of two Lavranos designed offshore racer/cruiser yachts. The original concept was to create a boat specifically for the two handed Southstar Race in 1990 ...
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Esperança
Esperança is based at the Jangadeiros Club in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The crew will be composed of sailors from the club, a team with extensive ...
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