52 Super Series Cape Town. Some Pics to Enjoy

Table Mountain appears as a natural stadium for these yachts to perform in.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za

by Richard Crockett

Last week during the Odzala Discovery Camps 52 SUPER SERIES V&A Waterfront regatta there were magnificent pics of the racing to be had.

Yesterday I shared an album of ‘Phoenix’ pics – see them HERE

Today I share another album of boats and scenes other than the ‘Phoenix’ boats.

If you did not witness the racing last week, pencil in these dates – 31 March to 4 April – and get here. You will not regret it.

A huge debt of gratitude is owed to the Plattner family, and others, for bringing these two events to our shores.

Going to windward.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
The opposition almost lost in the fog ahead.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Sailing away into the fog.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Fog, and close-quarters racing.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
That’s all that could be seen of this ship when the fog came down.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
The sailing action was close inshore – and to Mouille Point lighthouse too.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
The Cape Town Stadium and Devils Peak dwarf these yachts.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Close quarters sailing at its best.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Preparing to tack quickly as the shoreline looms.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Great action off the start line.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
The helmsman appeared to have been sweating as the red boat passes astern – and only just!
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
Lots of sail and lots of boats in close-quarter situations.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
There’s little room to manoeuvre in – and two bowsprits looking menacing!
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za
All in a row and all pushing the start line.
pic by Richard Crockett/Sailing Mag/www.sailing.co.za

 

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