Record-breaking Moments In Cape To St Helena Yacht Race

The 2024 Cape to St Helena Yacht Race fleet has returned to the Royal Cape Yacht Club RCYC following a 1 700 nautical-mile crossing of the South Atlantic Ocean. Departing from Cape Town on December 28, the race tested competitors with shifting weather conditions and tactical sailing challenges.

Flica , skippered by Rijk Kuttel , secured overall victory and the Governors Cup with a corrected time of 11 days, 23 hours and 21 minutes. Atalanta , co-skippered by Gerry Hegie and Heye Daun , claimed Line Honours as the first yacht to finish.

This race exemplified the true spirit of ocean racing combining fierce competition with remarkable camaraderie, said David Garrard , RCYC Vice Commodore and Race Chairman.

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