Sailing

Nqoba Mswazi’s Dream Makes Waves Winning at MSC Week

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 577 0

International sailor, Nqoba Mswazi, launched MH Performance Sailing and won big at MSC Week. A bold new initiative aimed at developing young South African talent in the sport.   Durban,…

SA Ladies Turn Up the Heat for an Inspiring Lipton Challenge Cup 2025

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025 418 0

Team Jalapeño, an all-female sailing crew from Gqeberha, is racing to represent South Africa at the 2025 Lipton Challenge Cup. Help them get to the starting line and make history!…

Chris Bertish to Set Sail on World-First Adventure for Ocean Conservation 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025 974 0

Chris Bertish is preparing to navigate a daring voyage in a world-first adventure all for ocean conservation and education!   Global (21 May 2025) — South African adventurer, author, speaker,…

Capetonian Sailor to Lead Crew Around the World for Clipper Race!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 30, 2025March 28, 2025 2,605 0

Capetonian sailor Dylan Kotze has been appointed to lead a team of non-professionals in the world’s toughest endurance challenge: the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race!   Global (30 March…

Father and Son Duo Take KZN Mirror Regionals Title!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025 491 0

The KZN Mirror Regionals had no shortage of activity and fierce competition! Sailing their way to victory were father and son duo Thomas and Kai Funke who are now the…

2025 Mirror World Championships to be Hosted Offshore of Durban!

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJanuary 29, 2025January 28, 2025 590 0

In exciting news for the sailing community, South African waters are set to play host to the 2025 Mirror World Championships that’ll see the offshore of Durban abuzz with a…

South Africa’s Vuyisile Nominated as Sailor of the Year!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 27, 2024October 26, 2024 741 0

South African sailor Vuyisile Jaca is one of a handful of finalists (and the only South African) who could win the prestigious Sailor of the Year title!   Global (27…

South African Sailor Led Dare to Lead Team Around the World!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024 756 0

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race saw South African sailor Ryan Gibson successfully lead the Dare to Lead team around the world, sailing to fifth place overall!   Global…

Melissa Du Toit Leads the Only Local Entry in the Ocean Globe Race

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 5, 2023 1,203 0

The only South African entry competing in the Ocean Globe Race recently had a change of leadership. However, Melissa Du Toit has stepped up as skipper as Sterna the yacht…

SA Skipper Leads Team to Historic Victory in International Yacht Race 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyNovember 10, 2023 3,709 0

Local skipper Ryan Gibson has led his team to a stretch of victory in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, making history for South Africa!   Cape Town, South…