Argonaut

Argonaut is no stranger to the Cape2Rio race and is probably one of the more seasoned campaigners – this being her 4th race in the last 25 years. The 50th anniversary of the Cape2Rio race was too tempting a call for The Argonauts to ignore.

Recently returned from a three month tour of the Wild Coast, the crew of Argonaut are ready to announce their fifth entry into this iconic South Atlantic Race. With a boat that has been thoroughly
tested, an eager crew and some major upgrades planned, this will be a team to watch in this golden edition of the race. Whilst the braai will still burn they intend on racing hard and getting to Rio in record time.

After the race Argonaut will be bobbing around in Rio for carnival before venturing South and testing the heater and ice breaking capabilities of the bow.

Type: Monohull
Make: Van De Stadt Samoa 47
Type: Fractional Cutter
Sail #: SA 1366
Country: Guernsey
LOA: 14.3m
Beam: 4.5m
Owner/Skipper:
Charles McDonald
Number of crew: 6