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.
Join the Cape2Rio Selfie Competition!
Stand a chance to win two SAA return tickets to Brazil plus connecting flights to Rio and accommodation and transfers valued up to R50,000!
Visit the Cape2Rio selfie wall at the V&A Waterfront (near Nobel Square) between 5 Dec 2025 and 30 Jan 2026.
Snap your selfie and share it publicly on Facebook. Tag any of these accounts (@cape2rioyachtrace @alexforbes @FlySAA @vandawaterfront @cityofcapetown) and use #Cape2Rio2025.
Prize sponsored by Alexforbes and South African Airways
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