A scene from the America’s Cup 1920, postponed from 1914 owing to the outbreak of World War 1. Racing in New York Harbour over a 30 mile windward-leeward course, the defending club’s 32m sloop Resolute […]
A day back in history – Sir Thomas Lipton Read More »
Lipton Trustees’ announce dates for Lipton 2020
Breaking News : Dates & Venue Announced from Lipton 2020 Read More »
The final day of the Lipton Challenge Cup literally went down to the wire after a day of drama and high tension between the top two contenders – the Witbank Yacht & Aquatic Club (WYAC)
It Went All the Way Down to the Wire Read More »
Today was a phenomenal advert for one-design sailing at its very best as racing on the windward-leeward courses was close with regular positions changes throughout both races right until the finish line. Proof of the
Going Down to the Wire Read More »
The second day of racing had so many curve balls thrown at competitors that it made watching the two races exceptionally exciting. But kelp, of which there was plenty, certainly ruined the chances of several
A Day of Contrasts – and Kelp Read More »
The cold fronts bring welcome rain to Cape Town are causing havoc with the Lipton Cup Sailing regatta as racing was again abandoned today (Wednesday) due to the strong winds and confused sea state. Of
Cold Front Wrecking Havoc with Sailing Read More »
With day 1 having been blown out due to strong winds and a rough sea state, the Lipton Challenge Cup got off to a great start today with two races in very contrasting conditions. The
Witbank Yacht & Aquatic Club Take An Early Lead Read More »
At the Mixing of the waters opening function late yesterday afternoon the cannon that was scheduled to be fired to signal that the regatta had started, failed to fire! Maybe that was an omen for
Day 1 was a damp squib Read More »
