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Cruising Feature - Dominican Republic

It’s not a destination that’s regularly on the top of sailors’ to-do lists, but the Dominican Republic is proving to be a spot that’s rather an enticing option for Cruisers

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Tue 06 Jul 2021

Dhow Sailing in Mozambique

The Around the Islands dhow race is a unique fundraiser event in Mozambique. The race involves approximately 30 local island dhows. Organiser Michael Hales is encouraging SA Sailors to get involved in the 2022 race. He gave us the low-down on what makes the event so special

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Tue 08 Jun 2021

Jeremy Bagshaw to take on GGR2022

A few months ago we featured Kirsten Neuschäfer who is the only woman to have signed up to take part in the 2022 Golden Globe Race. Neuschäfer is not the only South African competing in the round-the-world race. Simon’s Town sailor Jeremy Bagshaw has also taken on the daunting solo challenge. Here’s his story…

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Tue 08 Jun 2021

Competition time: Design the 75th Anniversary Logo

Leave your mark on SA Sailing history

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Sat 05 Jun 2021

Economic Assessment of the Keelboat Sailing Industry in and Around Cape Town

SA Sailing members involved in the keelboat sailing industry in and around Cape Town are being requested to complete a short questionnaire… Questionnaire for marina berth holders, keelboat owners, and visiting craft:

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Tue 11 May 2021

Holiday 23 Masters at the Vaal Dam

By Allan Rosenberg This year, in spite of Covid-19, we had 20 boat entries. The itinerary was designed with social distancing in mind, so all socialising was planned for outdoors. It did not dampen the Holiday 23 enthusiasm.

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Tue 11 May 2021

International Cruisers - Around the world in eight years

Dutch cruisers Wietze van der Laan and Janneke Kuysters have been sailing along the coast of South Africa since early November. Their yacht is a steel Bruce Roberts 44, a traditional heavy displacement, semi-long keeled cutter-rigged design. She was built in 1989 in New Zealand and named Anne Caroline van Staeten Landt – after the names of their mothers and the name that Abel Tasman gave to New Zealand.

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

Virtual Sailing – A way to learn to Sail?

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cape2Rio Yacht Race, and with two years to go until the next edition, a virtual race between these two iconic cities set off on 2 January. Cape2Rio 2023 Race Director Anthony Spillebeen gave us some insight into exactly how virtual racing can hone your skills and be used for training and learning…

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Wed 10 Feb 2021

West and East Coast Cruisers

Both West and East Coast cruises took place during the festive season with plenty of enjoyment on both sides of the country…

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Wed 10 Feb 2021