Eleven yachts celebrate completion of Cape to St Helena Race 2022
The Cape to St Helena Yacht Race is a 1,700 nautical mile (3,060km) race that attracts all sorts of sailors, from the hard racers to those simply seeking adventure. Originally known as the Governor’s Cup, the race launched in 1996 and is usually held every other year; however, the 2020 race was cancelled due to the pandemic, meaning that the 2022 race was the first since 2018. In the 2022 Cape to St Helena race, 12 competitors battled their way across the Atlantic Ocean, from South Africa to the remote British Overseas Territory of St Helena Island. Competitors departed Cape Town on the afternoon of 29 December, when Commodore Neil […]
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