Lipton Cup 2025 is officially underway!
Congratulations to Hermanus Yacht Club for a stellar performance in Race 1, securing the win and setting a strong tone for the regatta. Their crew executed with precision in challenging conditions, proving they’re serious contenders this year.
Meanwhile, drama unfolded before the race even began for the Walvis Bay Yacht Club team. As they made their way to the start line, disaster struck—a snapped rudder threatened to sideline them before the competition even began.
In a display of sheer determination and mechanical prowess, a call to Mike Hayton the Royal Cape Yacht Club manager who happened to have a spare rudder. The three-person crew pulled off what can only be described as a Formula One–level repair.
In the time it took the fleet to complete Race 1, they managed to replace the rudder and were towed back out to the racing area, ready to compete in Race 2.
Their resilience and resourcefulness will definitely be the talk at the bar this evening. If their sailing careers ever stall, there’s clearly a future for them in high-speed pit crews.
