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Cape2Rio2020 | Day 13 Report
One has to continue to marvel at modern technology, especially the YB Trackers, which bring the race live to so many followers the world over.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 12 Report
Was it a surprise to see the big dogs dive south so dramatically? Probably not as one has to really keep one eye on the tracker and another on the weather.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 11 Report
Something the landlubbers following this race may not know about ocean racing is that outside assistance is simply not permitted and at its worst can be punishable by disqualification, or with a time penalty at the finish.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 10 Report
With the front-runners now passing due south of St Helena Island in good breeze, it’s been a spectacular first half for these boats, who are now starting the slow turn down around the south Atlantic high and aiming at last for Rio.
Cape2Rio 2020 Second Start – 11th January 2020
by Dawn Jorgensen The Race Is On. With the First Start cruisers a week into the much revered Cape2Rio 2020 yacht race and by now …
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 9 Report
One just has to stand back in awe at the sheer speed and distance covered by the two big dogs, ‘Maserati’ and ‘Love Water’ as they are stripping miles off the chart quicker than a marauding gamefish strips line off a reel!
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 8 Report
Like greyhounds, the moment they were set free they were off at breakneck speeds for Rio, with the record books looking like they might well be re-written.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 7 Report
There’s been a huge move on the leader board as the fleet clock up their first 1000nm in the race and edge ever closer to the Meridian (0 degrees longitude) and the western hemisphere.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 6 Report
The Cape2Rio2020 Race intrigue continues, as the boats do their utmost to balance the options to make the most of the wind strength and direction.
Cape2Rio2020 | Day 5 Report
Ocean racing is one of those difficult sports as one has to have a well planned strategy before the start