The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew finished the race in 3rd place on 27 January 2023
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The RCYC Sailing Academy’s purpose is to expose youth from marginalised communities to the sport of sailing and to help them develop careers in the maritime industry. The Academy has touched the lives of hundreds of young people, with the 6-person crew of the Alexforbes ArchAngel acting as a symbol of hope for more to follow. The RCYC uses sailing as a means to challenge inequality, poverty and marginalisation – which aligns strongly with Alexforbes’s values.
The cross-Atlantic yacht race has a rich heritage, first taking place in 1971. It is the premier continent-to-continent race in the Southern Hemisphere and is keenly watched by seacraft fans around the world.
In its history, various ports have been used including some outside of Brazil in neighbouring South American countries. The 2023 race will be 3300 nautical miles, starting in Table Bay, Cape Town and ending in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro.
Similar to other high-endurance races, teams are required to have completed qualifying events. The race is open to a wide variety of yachts and crew sizes, ranging from two-person teams all the way up to large 15-person teams.
The Cape2Rio is considered a true test of Seamanship – as it tests both crew competence and their ability to navigate a wide range of weather conditions.
Watch as Expresso SABC chats with the Alexforbes ArchAngels on how they made history. Originally aired on SABC 3’s Expresso Morning Show
YOUNG SA CREW FROM MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES MAKE HISTORY WITH PODIUM FINISH IN CAPE2RIO. JOHANNESBURG, 27 JANUARY 2023 – In a history-making voyage, the first complete
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