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19
Nov . 2008 |
Yacht
"Taniwha" &
Yacht "Phoenix" |
The
Boatss -
Taniwha: - Read
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1. Me, that is to say, Jackie, the
wife, mother and non-sailor;
2. JC, that is to say, the husband,
father and experienced sailor and
½. Saoirse, that is to say, the 12 month old
baby, daughter and captain of our boat!
Phoenix
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My wife, Patty, and I are on the final part
of our circumnavigation. This season, we crossed the
last part of the western Pacific Ocean and the Indian
Ocean. That's over 10 000 nautical miles since April
of this year. In April,...
 
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THE
GOVERNOR'S CUP 2008 |
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a Nutshell |
The
Governor's Cup is a fast (between 7 and 14 days) downwind
dash in the South East Trades from Cape Town to St Helena
Island. The start is at 14h00 Monday 29th December 2008.
There will be an IRC racing fleet and a rally fleet,
and single-handers are included. There will be races
in 2010 and beyond if you miss this one !!
Results
are based on a Handicap calculation
Racing
Fleet: IRC Handicap
Cruising Fleet: PHRF Handicap |
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NOTICE
BOARD |
19
Nov . 2008 |
| I
want to Crew? |
Sailing
CV of Bruce Webber
Personal
Information
Marital status: Single
Nationality: South African
Age: 22
Place of Birth: Nelspruit, South Africa.
Objective
Crew on a yacht in the Governors Cup yacht race.
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TRAVEL
- RMS |
1
August 2008 |
| Medical
Insurance |
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Suzanne's Contact details are available if you require
medical insurance... |
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ACCOMMODATION |
8
April 2008 |
| Accommodation
on the Island |
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PDF Documents are available for download. The information
pertains to both Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation. |
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Latest
Entrants List - 11 November 2008
For a Complete List "Click
Here" |
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ENTRY
PORTFOLIO |
DESIGN |
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16) Diddakoi
Sail No.:
Club: St. Helena Yacht Club
Skipper:
Paul Ellick
Email:
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Design:
Miura
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15) Blazin
Sail No.:
Club: SBYC
Skipper:
Andrew Bews
Email: abews@mweb.co.za
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Design:
Sadler
Size: 32ft |
Introduction
to the Governor's Cup Yacht Race |
The
Governor's Cup is an exciting 1700-mile summer ocean race from
Cape Town to James Bay on St Helena Island. Entrants typically
range from fast racing boats with experienced crews to cruising
boats manned by small families, some of which may afterwards sail
on from the island to other destinations. All are able to enjoy
the usually prevailing downwind conditions followed by an activity-filled
stay on St Helena Island across the festive season culminating
in a comfortable return early in the New Year to South Africa
for crews, supporters and yachts aboard the 7000-ton mixed cargo/passenger
ship, the RMS St Helena.
Originally introduced with support of the then Governor of St
Helena, David Smallman, the master of the RMS St Helena and others,
this race first took place in 1996. Held every two years and organized
and managed by the False Bay Yacht Club, the main event is preceded
by a 'Bay-to-Bay' feeder race that brings both the racing and
supporting fleets together in the international V&A Marina
at the Cape Town Waterfront. Here all complete their final preparations
while enjoying the fabulous facilities of this world-famous location.
Starting one week later, the Governor's Cup race pits the fleet
of competing boats above 30 feet in length against each other
in an 8 to14 day handicap chase across the South Atlantic to St
Helena Island.
What makes participation in this race so special is that the crews
can then relax and enjoy a sub-tropical holiday, joined by supporters
and family who can connect with the contestants via a comfortable
and economical sea cruise to and from the island on board the
RMS St Helena; a never to be forgotten experience with something
in it for everyone.
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