The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew finished the race in 3rd place on 27 January 2023

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14 Days Into the Cape2Rio – Message From The Alexforbes ArchAngel Crew!

To our fans and families, we have been having good times and all your well wishes are coming through! We are closing in on our destination and it would not be possible without your support. We have been reading the messages that you all wrote for us – those messages have a positive impact on […]

8 Days Into the Cape2Rio – Message From The Alexforbes ArchAngel Crew!

The Alexforbes ArchAngel crew seek to emulate the pioneering spirit of the first race by being the first team from their communities to make the crossing and, in doing so, act as a symbol of hope to all others who face the challenges of inequality, poverty and marginalisation. Somewhere in the South Atlantic Ocean (10 […]

Young SA Crew Prepares to Hoist Sail For Iconic Cape2Rio Race

“You mentally pace yourself to spend a long time out at sea,” Alexforbes ArchAngel skipper Sibusiso Sizatu said. “We know we are in for the long haul – between 24 and 27 days.” Western Cape, South Africa (07 December 2022) – With just a few weeks to go until the starter’s gun fires for the 2023 […]

Young SA crew prepares to hoist sail for iconic Cape2Rio race

With just a few weeks to go until the starter’s gun fires for the 2023 Cape2Rio, the Alexforbes ArchAngel team is putting final touches to their boat and packing for the race across the South Atlantic Ocean. The crew, from the Royal Cape Yacht Club Sailing Academy, comprises skipper Sibusiso Sizatu (30), first mate Daniel Agulhas (29), […]

Sailing Academy and Alexforbes empowers youths for a future in maritime industry

With high levels of unemployment, many South African youth battle to find jobs. The Royal Cape Yacht Club Sailing Academy was established 10 years ago with the purpose of exposing youth from marginalised communities to the sport of sailing and helping them to develop careers in the maritime industry. The Academy has touched the lives […]