South Africa Departure Point for Several New Races

Created by doina. Last modified on 2004-11-11 13:23:35
Topic: Rallies
Countries: Brazil, Mauritius, South Africa, St Helena

Over the next year South Africa will be the starting point for several new ocean races, with cruising boats welcome in all the events.

The Governor's Cup starts on 11 December 2004 and is an exciting 1700-mile ocean race from Cape Town to James Bay on St Helena. Entrants range from racing boats with experienced crews to cruising boats manned by small families. All are able to enjoy the usually prevailing downwind conditions followed by an activity-filled stay on St Helena Island across the festive season, then continue on to further destinations, or choose a comfortable return early in the New Year to South Africa for crews, supporters and yachts aboard the RMS St Helena. This race is held every two years and organized by the False Bay Yacht Club, the main event is preceded by a "Bay-to-Bay" feeder race that brings both the racing and supporting fleets together in the international V&A Marina at the Cape Town Waterfront.

For more details, visit www.thegovernorscup.com

Formerly known as the Beachcomber Race, the Mauritius to Durban Yacht Race will leave Port Louis, the main port of Mauritius, on 10 Sept 2005, and finish in Durban, South Africa, some 7 to 11 days later. Organised by the Grand Baie Yacht Club in Mauritius and the Royal Natal Yacht Club, Durban. Find more information at: www.mauritiustodurban.com

Finally, the classic Cape to Rio Race has a new destination in 2006 when the race will finish in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. The race starts 4 Jan 2006 and more details can be found at www.southatlanticrace.co.za