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Durban ready to welcome global sailors
The Mirror Worlds sailing regatta starts in Durban on Monday.
Indian Navy's women sailors on historic voyage to Cape Town
Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa set sail from Goa on October 2 last year. Their voyage will culminate in Goa at the end of May
It's time to set sail
Explore the transformative experience of sailing and aim for the Vasco da Gama Yacht Race.
Sailing in Durban
Join the sailing community: Royal Natal Yacht Club invites the public for Wednesday night sailing
Cape Town student embarks on thrilling adventure in global yacht race
In an ambitious pursuit of adventure and environmental stewardship, 27-year-old marine scientist, Nina Faure Beaulieu from Cape Town, is gearing-up for an epic journey as a crew member in the Clipper Round the World Race.
8 reasons why Thailand is the perfect spring sailing destination
According to yacht charter, Sunsail, a trip to Phuket offers cruisers the best in adventure and relaxation.
Viking red sails coming to Durban
It’s official: Durban’s Point Yacht Club will host the 2025 Mirror World Championships offshore of Durban from April 14-19.
Lipton Challenge Cup sets sail in Cape Town
While the gushing winds of the Western Cape has caused much damage in some parts, the winds have brought much enjoyment for the nine teams participating in the annual Lipton Challenge Cup as it sails into the Mother City.
Extreme test for Durban sailor’s Vasco da Gama quest
On October 10, 2017, Durban was bludgeoned by a storm that ripped ships off their harbour moorings, sunk boats in the Marina and devastated wide areas around the city. Durban diver and sailor Neville Bransby was testing his and his Shearwater 39’s readiness for the Vasco da Gama race and single handedly came out the other side. This is an edited extract from his latest book, My Vasco da Gama Quest.
Sailors want fair winds for the MSC Week Regatta
Sailing enthusiasts and yacht club members from around the country are gearing up for the MSC Week Regatta off Durban.
High drama for Vasco da Gama sailors
The annual Daisy Business Solutions Vasco da Gama Ocean Race provided high drama even after the event.
Vasco da Gama race under way
The oldest coastal ocean race on the South African sailing calendar, the Vasco da Gama, starts in Durban.
‘Celebrity sailor’ back home
KwaMashu sailor Vuyisile Jaca’s life will chart a slightly different course. Jaca was part of Maiden’s 12-member, all-women crew on the 20m yacht that won the famous around-the-world Ocean Globe Race last month.
Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks clean up at SA Sports awards at Sun City
The Springboks and SA Rugby walked away with seven accolades at the SA Sports Awards following their triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Sailors to brave the wild coast’s whims
The prestigious Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race from Durban to East London includes two new options this year.
High sea drama after yacht was dismasted
Finnish sailor Ari Kansakoski wanted a big adventure and the drama that followed is enough to warrant a movie.
Rugby body, no; sea legs, yes!
Shamir Rampersadh’s ability to skipper his crew through the mood of the ocean with aplomb, was again on display in two regattas he and his Durban University of Technology (DUT) crew sailed in this month.
Durban sailors lap up epic sea tales from plucky mariner
Given Kirsten Neuschäfer’s accomplishments at sea, she was understandably well-received at the Point Yacht Club on Friday as she shared tales of her voyage.
Durban sailors lap up epic sea tales from plucky mariner
Given Kirsten Neuschäfer’s accomplishments at sea, she was understandably well-received at the Point Yacht Club on Friday as she shared tales of her voyage.
Clipper Race crew set to sail into V&A Waterfront after Uruguay stopover
After an action-packed stopover in Punta del Este, Uruguay, the fleet is now closing in on Cape Town, after having taken on the epic 3 555 nautical mile journey across the South Atlantic.