Pictured left to right: Dean Wegerle (Sea Rescue Table Bay) Andre Pelser, Paula Leech (Sea Rescue Table Bay) Hubert Saayman, Wynand Grové. Front: Marcel PrydekkerThe Cape to Rio is an Ocean Race across the South Atlantic between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. It dates back to 1971. It is the longest single transcontinental race in the world and attracts club and professional sailors alike. The race connects the iconic, exotic and historic into an incredible cocktail of deep blue water sailing. Whether you are a hard-core racer, a family cruiser, or an avid adventurer, a memorable voyage awaits…
The Indulgence crew have decided to sail for a purpose and are raising funds for the National Sea Rescue Institute Station 22 Vaal Dam.To read more about Indulgence, her crew and to follow her progress you can follow their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IndulgenceCape2Rio/To support the fundraising efforts of Indulgence and her crew click here https://www.backabuddy.co.za/indulgence-cape-to-rio-nsriIndulgence will set sail on 04 January 2020. You track her progress here is a link to Cape2Rio website https://cape2rio2020.com/tracking/
Crew of the Yacht Indulgence at the Royal Cape Yacht Club
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