Cape2Rio Race 2023 new entry: HYPR
HYPR (ex-Camper, Ex-Warrior) a souped up VO70 has entered the Cape2Rio Race 2023 with a clear sight at the Monohull Race Record. The owner is Kees Bos and Jens Lindner is skipper.
New Blue Water sailors enter Cape2Rio2023 on Cool Ideas Nemesis
Cool Ideas Nemesis will be raced in the 2023 Cape2Rio racce with the owners Tony and Sigi Bailes from Gqeberha Yacht Club based in Port Elizabeth. The crew is made up of Lake Deneys Yacht Club sailors Ted Barale, Michael Bill, Nigel Beckett and Anthony Engelbrecht.
FAROS | Lexi Mamacos enters her 43-foot Dudley Dix
Lexi Mamacos with her crew of 5 is using the Cape2Rio race as a launching pad to continue cruising after the race and Faros, a 43-foot Dudley Dix, will be a perfect travelling home.
Cape2Rio2009 | Heineken Cape To Bahia Highlights
2009 Heineken Cape To Bahia Highlights – Video produced by Rob Cook
Ray of Light
In the 2017 Cape2Rio Race Ray of Light was crewed by the Kavanagh and Bailes families. In 2023 we will be racing against each other, the Kavanagh’s and friends on Ray of Light and the Bailes and friends on Nemesis.
Cape2Rio2023 | Video – RCYC Interview with Lindani Mchunu – Academy entry 2023
RCYC Commodore, Neil Gregory chats to Lindani Mchunu about the RCYC Academy entry on ‘Gryphon’ for Cape2Rio2023
Cape2Rio2023 | Video – interview with Adrian Kuttel
Cape2Rio2023 – 1st single-handed entry: Adrian Kuttel Interview
Cape2Rio2023 | Video – interview with the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation
RCYC in association with the ICRJ are proud to announce the signing of a ground breaking association with the Two Oceans Aquarium Educational Foundation, to further educate and advise sailors about the importance of protecting and caring for our oceans.
AUDAZ | Another Brazilian Entry for Cape2Rio Race 2023
The Royal Cape Yacht Club & Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the arrival of another entry for the 2023 Cape to Rio Race. The entry, Audaz, is a 16-meter aluminum monohull designed by Finot and owned by Francisco Julio Galvão Lucchesi. Lucchesi (Julio) is a long-time sailing cruiser with vast …
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Cape2Rio1971 | Start of transatlantic yacht race
[NO SOUND] (18 Jan 1971) Start of international Cape to Rio transatlantic yacht race Published by Associated Press
Cape2Rio1973 | Race Finish
73 SCENES AT RIO DE JANEIRO HARBOUR AT END OF TRANSATLANTIC YACHT RACE: (4 Feb 1973) the Dutch ketch “Stormy” looks certain to take the triple crown after being first home in the 3,500 mile Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro yacht race. Published by Associated Press
Cape2Rio2000 | Port Elizabeth Yacht’s Cape to Rio 2000
Alan and Glynnis set off with 4 crew on the Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro Yacht Race on Myott Chubb Protector
Cape2Rio2023 | Video – 50 Years of the Cape2Rio Race
The Cape-to-Rio Transatlantic Yacht Race celebrates 50 years since the start of the first race.
Royal Cape Yacht Club Academy enters Cape2Rio Race 2023 on Alexforbes Archangel
After many months of preparation and consideration, The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the receipt an entry that will be crewed by graduates of the Royal Cape Yacht Club’s in-house Sailing Academy. In a uniquely South African story of hope, courage and grit, six young …
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Vaal Dam sailors enter Cape2Rio Race on Nyamezela
Cape Town 31 August 2022 Royal Cape Yacht Club (RCYC) and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro (ICRJ) take pleasure in announcing the entry of Nyamezela. The Vaal Dam sailors, Hubert Saayman and Wynand Grovè may be based at Manten Marina in Deneysville, but the call of the ocean has them back for another Cape2Rio race. …
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David Abromowitz and Geoff Meek Interview
RCYC Commodore, Neil Gregory chats to David Abromowitz and Geoff Meek about their recollections of past races.
New Monohull Entry from Brazil for the Cape2Rio Race 2023 – Delta465
The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are delighted to receive another entry for the 2023 Cape 2 Rio Race. The entry, still to be named, 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 …
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BAHARI – Hout Bay 40 Gaff Cutter Enters the CAPE 2 RIO RACE 2023
The Cape2Rio Race is not just about attracting out and out ocean racing machines. The event has a proud history of being an amazing stepping stone for sailors from across the world to set off on a dream cruise, a journey, a discovery. An opportunity to cross the South Atlantic Ocean in the company of …
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Cape2Rio Race 2023 sign a partnership agreement with the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation
The Royal Cape Yacht Club in association with the Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the signing of a ground breaking association with the Two Oceans Aquarium Educational Foundation, to further educate and advise sailors both in South Africa and across the globe about the importance of protecting and caring for …
Shipping ex USA, Australia, Northern Europe & The Med
Peters & May, www.petersandmay.com preferred logistics supplier to the Cape 2 Rio Yacht Race 2023 www.cape2riorace.com have recently expanded the shipping options for yachts wishing to arrive in Cape Town to make the start line of 2 January 2023. We encourage you to plan your Winter Sun of 2022 to coincide with our event. With the start date now …
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Cape 2Rio Race 2023 – Shipment ex USA 2022 from Galverston Bay
Peters & May offer a new service from Galverston Bay. See rates below:
IRC Rating Certificates for Cape2Rio Race 2023
PRESS RELEASE 17 Feb 2021 The Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, South Africa are pleased to announce that yachts with a valid ORC and ORCi rating certificate can also now compete in the IRC Fleet in the Cape2Rio Race 2023. The RORC Rating Office has agreed to use the ORC measurements to create an …
Adrian Kuttel becomes first single-handed CAPE2RIO 2023 entry
The name Kuttel is not a new one in the world of local and ocean racing circles, least of all the Cape2Rio Race. The late Peter “Padda” Kuttel competed in two Whitbread Round the World Races on his yachts Xargo3 and Atlantic Privateer, as well as two Cape2Rio’s aboard Atlantic Privateer and Namsea Challenger. His …
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1976 entrant CRILOA is set to return for CAPE TO RIO 2023 once again with an all-female crew
The Royal Cape Yacht Club & Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the arrival of a historic entry for the 2023 Cape to Rio Race. An entry by Carina Magri Seixas, “CarinaJoana” to her friends, has been received to sail the race in the magnificently maintained Impala 35 CRILOA. 2023 will …
Hone your navigation skills between Cape Town & Rio de Janeiro
THE CAPE2RIO RACE 2023, SAILONLINE.ORG AND DESIGNER MARK MILLS COLLABORATE TO BRING YOU AN EXCITING ONLINE PLATFORM TO HONE YOUR NAVIGATION SKILLS BETWEEN CAPE TOWN & RIO DE JANEIRO Sign up commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first ever Cape2Rio race that took place in 1971 by racing online with us. The Cape to Rio …
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First Multihull Entry Received – Aventureiro 4
Entries and expressions of interest in the 2023 Cape2Rio race keep rolling in and the Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are delighted to have received the first Multihull entry. Aventureiro 4 is an Outremer 51 belonging to Johan “Hans” Hutzler, who is no stranger to the Cape2Rio Race having …
50th Anniversary of CAPE2RIO Sailing Race Date Announced
Cape2Rio2023, The Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town South Africa in conjunction with the Iate Club Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce that they will proceed with the running of another edition of this Iconic Ocean Racing Classic. The start date is currently mooted as Sunday 2 January 2023. The Cape to Rio Race …
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Morning Glory is a name synonymous with success in the Cape 2 Rio Race
Morning Glory is a name synonymous with success in the Cape 2 Rio Race, Dr Hasso Plattner seen celebrating with his illustrious crew on board Fancourt Morning Glory on achieving line honours in 1996 Race. Many of this crew are household names in the sport of yacht and small boat racing – notably 5x Olympic …
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A yacht named Hamburg
A yacht named Hamburg is no stranger to the Cape2Rio Race, as far back as 1971 The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein facilitated the entry of the yacht Hamburg V11 to participate in the Cape to Rio Race. This wonderful William H Tripp Jr. is still sailing today and crossed the line into Rio in 13th position …
