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The Adventure of a Lifetime awaits! There are just six months to go to the first start! This is the 2nd of our monthly newsletters in the lead up to the race starts in January 2020.

Although this may sound like a long time away still, it’s amazing how quickly time flies! The race organising committee is hard at work preparing a rock solid foundation for you to enjoy a great event.

After a thorough process of engagement with World Sailing, South African Sailing, and potential suppliers, a comprehensive course manual has been endorsed and accredited by South African Sailing on behalf of World Sailing, and will be delivered by the Sea Safety Training Group

Peters & May, world-class logistics experts with a passion for yacht racing, are looking to arrange a mast-up charter sailing loading in Europe subject to interest, heading for Cape Town during early November 2019.

1. Prospective Race Skippers and/or Crew Prospective and suitably qualified Race Skippers and Crew interested in making themselves available to prospective entrants in the Cape to Rio 2020 are invited to enlist their contact details and relevant details by mailing info@cape2rio2020.com with the subject title “Prospective Race Skippers and/or Crew”. 2. Prospective Delivery Skippers and/or

1. Prospective Charterers Prospective Charterers of suitable boats for an ocean crossing are invited to enlist the details of their boat and their contact details by mailing info@cape2rio2020.com with the subject title “Prospective Charterers” 2. Prospective Charterees Prospective Charterees interested in entering the Cape to Rio 2020 are invited to enlist the their contact details

The 2020 edition of this Ocean Classic will be incorporated into the centenary celebrations of the Iate Clube Rio de Janeiro. The Cape2Rio is the longest single transcontinental race in the world, and attracts club and professional sailors alike.

Pinto Russell Marie Galante crossed the finish line at 13:05:20 UTC on the 22nd of January 2017. Congratulations guys!! Click here to view the photos

Leia B crossed the finish line at 08:40:17 UTC on the 22nd of January 2017, followed by JML Rotary Scout who crossed  at 08:45:14 UTC. Great Job everyone! Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! Click here to view the photos

Avanti crossed the finish line on the 22nd of January 2017. Well done guys!!

INSA Mhadei crossed the finish line at 07:27:44 UTC on the 22nd of January 2017. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro Team!!

Black Cat crossed the finish line at 18:15:16 UTC on the 21st of January 2017. Congratulations Team! Click here to view the photos

Team Blue Label Telecoms Skitzo crossed the finish line at 15:29:36 UTC on the 21st of January 2017. Congratulations Team! Click to view the photos

Compromise crossed the finish line at 14:55:20 UTC on the 21st of January 2017. Great finish Team! Click here to view the photos

First 40 crossed the finish line at 14:21:26 UTC on the 21st of January 2017. Welcome to Rio Team! Click here to view the photos

Raymarine crossed the finish line at 03:49:40 UTC on the 21st of January 2017. Well Done Team! Click here to view the photos

Ray of Light crossed the finish line at 18:00:52 UTC on the 20th of January 2017. Great job Team! Click here to view the photos  

Team UCT powered by B&G has crossed the finish line at 09:34:03 UTC on the 20th of January 2017. Well done team! Click here to view the photos

Sea Oyster crossed the finish line at 00:12:37 UTC on the 20th of January 2017. Congratulations Guys! Click to view the photos

Saravah crossed the finish line at 19:58:45 UTC on the 19th of January 2017. Welcome home Team! Click here to view the photos

Sophie B crossed the finish line at 19:57:56 UTC on the 19th of January 2017. Welcome to Rio Team! Click here to view photos

The Ullman Challenge crossed the finish line at 19:24:39 UTC on the 19th of January 2017. Huge well done to the guys! Click here to view pictures

Mercenario 4 crossed the finish line at 17:32:15 UTC on the 19th of January 2017. Well done guys!! Click here to view the pictures

Hi All, Well we are in the home stretch now and aiming straight for Rio, 525 nautical miles… Continue Reading