The adventure of a lifetime
Join us on the 2nd of January 2023 for a classic blue-water ocean dash across the South Atlantic
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.
Latest News
Entries, race news and the latest highlights.
Entries
Welcome to the latest additions to our fleet
Cassiopia
Cassiopia, a Sadler 32, is a local entry and will be skippered by Geoff Sivertsen. Launched in the 80’s in Gothenburg, Sweden, she is currently based at The Water Club in Granger Bay, Cape Town.
Gryphon
The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce an entry that will be crewed by graduates of the Royal Cape Yacht Club’s in-house Sailing Academy.
Esperança
Esperanca is a modern cruiser-racer, a Delta 465 which is to be launched in mid 2022. The owner Marcio Lima is hoping to encourage other sailors to also participate in the race.
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