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SA Sailing hails trailblazing Neuschäfer’s victory in round-the-world race

SA Sailing have hailed the efforts of solo South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, who made history last Thursday by becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Golden Globe round-the-world race. Neuschäfer was the only female sailor to contest the race which required competitors to circumnavigate the globe without the use of modern technology or the benefit of satellite-based navigation aids. The Gqeberha sailor set off on the epic 48,000km solo round-the-world challenge from Les Sables-
Sailing News SA Sailing Kirsten Neuschäfer Golden Globe Race 2023
Tue 02 May 2023

President's Update April

I want to focus our attention on the remarkable exploits of Kirsten Neuschäfer. The official version sounds like this: “South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer of Gqeberha has rewritten the history books by becoming the first woman to win the solo Golden Globe Race – a journey around the world reliant on no use of modern technology while navigating the globe’s temperamental oceans.” (Yange Sibembe – Daily Maverick) But there is so much more than that! Frans Loots assures me that she is the fi
Sailing News SA Sailing President Update
Tue 02 May 2023

SA Sailing hails trailblazing Kirsten Neuschäfer victory in round-the-world race

27 April 2023 – SA Sailing have hailed the efforts of solo South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, who made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Golden Globe round-the-world race. Neuschäfer was the only female sailor to contest the race which required competitors to circumnavigate the globe without the use of modern technology or the benefit of satellite-based navigation aids... Read more...
Sailing News SA Sailing Golden Globe Race 2023 Kirsten Neuschäfer
Thu 27 Apr 2023

Performance & Training

Olympic Games Paris 2024 The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France from Friday, 26 July to Sunday, 11 August 2024 SA Sailing recently published its selection policy for these Games. Any sailors or officials wishing to campaign towards these Games, should read and understand the selection and eligibility requirements and note their Expression of Interest with SA Sailing as soon as possible. The link to lodge Expression of Interest is included within the policy document: Click here.
Sailing News SA Sailing Performance and Training
Thu 30 Mar 2023

Training and Development

The National Training Programme continues to grow find out more on the following: National Training Programme - New pricing effective 1 February 2023 Please click here for the new pricing for the National Training Programme Upcoming courses In recent weeks, a number of course dates have been finalised under both the Instructor and Race Officials Programme. Details on these can be found on our website using the course finder tool. Courses | South African Sailing This nifty tool brings toget
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Thu 30 Mar 2023

President's Update

My return to reality after an amazing crossing of the Southern Ocean started slowly. It took time to change gears from the truth and beauty of that exceptional place to the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, but as, one by one, I engaged the gears of reality, so my life just got crazy! Thousands of messages and emails needed to be opened and dealt with. All the action that had happened while I was away needed to be absorbed and understood. Obligations relating to this office needed to be att
Sailing News SA Sailing President Update
Thu 30 Mar 2023

President's UpdateFeb

“Dis net hoere en polisiemanne wat na middenag werk." – Blokkies Loubser. I vaguely remember reading that the Dog's Watch was so named because it coincided with the visibility of a constellation of stars. Tonight, the moon is off duty, and the Milky Way reigns supreme. Someone, I am sure it was Derek, trimmed this boat perfectly for the beam reach we are on. Heading due East for Tristan on a flat sea, with the sails so well balanced that the autohelm is barely working. Making good 6 knots i
Sailing News SA Sailing President Update
Mon 13 Mar 2023

The Royal Cape Yacht Club is Hiring!

The Royal Cape Yacht Club is looking for a full time Sailing Sponsorship & Events Manager. The Royal Cape Yacht Club dates back to 1905 and is located in a quiet enclave tucked away in the bustle of Cape Town Harbour. It is the premier yacht club in the country and is a prime destination for sailors looking for respite from stormy weather. The Club has hosted thousands of weary sailors over the years. The Sailing Office is the heart of our busy Club and is well known for running top sailing even
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Thu 02 Mar 2023

SA’s Kirsten Neuschäfer first around Cape Horn

It’s been an eventful month of February for Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF), rounding Cape Horn at 2023 UTC 15th Feb. She moved to first place after 150 days of racing and since had to face two storms, breaking a spinnaker pole and taking down her massive twin sail alone on a Minnehaha rocked by the residual swell. Neuschäfer (ZAF) continues to surge ahead. With a 530-mile lead over India’s Abhilash Tomy, the South African has now entered a zone she knows like the back of her hand, having worked in th
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Thu 02 Mar 2023

Nominations for the SA Sailing National Awards are open!

South African Sailing invites you to submit your nominations and motivations for the 2022 awards covering the period of 1 January to 31 December 2022. Please note nominees must be bona-fida members of a SA Sailing-affiliated yacht club and hold a valid SA Sailing membership number. Nominees for the youth award must be under the age of 19 in the year for which the award is made (2022). Nominations must have a motivation attached. Click here for SA Sailing Awards nominations criteria. Click he
Sailing News SA Sailing National Awards
Thu 02 Mar 2023

Steering the Course 2023 : Shaping a Pathway for Women in Sailing

In 2023, Steering the Course will take on a new focus, shaping a pathway for Women in Sailing. This focus will not only introduce new sailors to the sport but also dive into the many different pathways and careers available. We are again encouraging Sailing Clubs, Centres, Member National Authorities, Class Associations, and volunteers to sign up to support the event and then to take part in any of the activities suggested. Alongside this, World Sailing will focus on a number of key opportunitie
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Thu 02 Mar 2023

Cape Town buzzing as they play host to The Ocean Race

Those in Cape Town would have noticed the buzz created by the five teams taking part in The Ocean Race Trophy. Cape Town is the second stop in the iconic round-the-world race that started in Spain on 15 January 2023 and is all about racing with purpose. Ahead of the start of the race, teams signed up to a series of individual and team-wide actions that support a healthy ocean. Click here for more. Here’s some more info about the race from the official website: The Ocean Race 2022-23 features t
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Thu 02 Mar 2023

NSRI launch exciting car competition

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a volunteer rescue organisation that is on call 24/7. While their mission is to save lives on South African waters, they’re more than a rescue service as they also aim to educate communities and strive to innovate and constantly evolve and extend their water-safety initiatives through empowerment and visibility. NSRI is manned by more than 1350 unpaid volunteers at over 50 rescue bases, including satellite or auxiliary stations and inland dams. In add
Sailing News SA Sailing General Interest
Thu 02 Mar 2023

Regional News

Click on the respective links below to find out more about what's happening in your region. Western Cape Regional News KwaZulu Natal Regional News Eastern Cape Regional News Northern Region News
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Thu 02 Mar 2023

Training and Development Feb

Training and Development The National Training Programme continues to grow find out more on the following: National Training Programme - New pricing effective 1 February 2023 Please click here for the new pricing for the National Training Programme Upcoming courses In recent weeks, a number of course dates have been finalised under both the Instructor and Race Officials Programme. Details on these can be found on our website using the course finder tool. Courses | South African Sailing Thi
Sailing News SA Sailing Training and Development
Thu 02 Mar 2023