Sailing Magazine

By Richard Crockett As parents it must have been a very proud moment when their son was selected as crew for the ‘Shosholoza’ America’s Cup team way back in 2007. Many parents would soak up that news and wish their son well, but not Martie and Rusty Rauscher. So inspired, …

Sadly with sailing still on the backburner, the monthly Sailor of the Month award is postponed until the sport gets back to normal. Thanks to Raymarine and MDM Marine services for their continued support and understanding during these difficult times. Stay Safe please.

By Richard Crockett As parents it must have been a very proud moment when their son was selected as crew for the ‘Shosholoza’ America’s Cup team way back in 2007. Many parents would soak up that news and wish their son well, but not Martie and Rusty Rauscher. So inspired, …

Book Review: The Saga of the Sarie by Buster May From the outset let me say that this is an exceptionally well written book which is crammed full of interesting anecdotes, stories, feats of seamanship and much more. Interestingly the book was written in 1964, but as May could not …

by Richard Crockett It’s not often that the local South African boat building industry has something to crow about, especially if they are building racing monohulls, yet Cape Performance Sailing is on a super-fast downwind plane with its sails crammed full of orders. Having set up shop just 36 months …