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The moon the Sun and those who stand below, by Lindani Mchunu. The work we are doing is very difficult work. It takes me back…
Introducing the new RCYC GENCOM members, by Liesl King. Two new members, Damon Lyons and Ntokozo Hlatshwayo, were recently elected to the General Committee (GENCOM)…
In search of human value, by Lindani Mchunu. The Willingness-to-Pay Method Governmental agencies, corporations, and even individuals make decisions every day that implicitly place a…
Meet Sazi Zoyikelo - Receptionist. Like a good strong coffee every morning, Sazi is part of our daily ritual - he is the first hello…
Meet Jennifer Burger - Operations manager, RCYC Sailing Academy. The first thing you notice about Jennifer Burger is her piercing blue eyes. Or perhaps for…
Veritas, by Lindani Mchunu. I have always spoken about the privileged life I have lived. I don’t go into much detail, but when I tell…
On the 22nd of August the Academy had its inaugural graduation, this time we were celebrating the achievement of those learners who were part of…
Ladies rule at TNPA, by Liesl King. According to Portia Derby, Transnet Group Chief Executive, women in the maritime Industry “have fought hard against gender…
On the street, by Lindani Mchunu. In our beautiful city there are homeless people. The only encounter I have had with homeless people has been…
Ladies who sail, by Liesl King. The Royal Cape Yacht Club has always had a healthy contingent of sailing ladies. In their heydays members such as…
The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are delighted to have received the entry of Cassiopia for the 2023 Cape…
Update on the Club’s first Lawhill bursary students, by Liesl King. In 2017, the Club decided to provide bursaries for two students to attend the Simons…
RRS 44.2 Explained, by Lance Burger. The RCYC Sailing Instructions (SI 1.5) replaces the Two-Turns Penalty with a One-Turn Penalty for breaking a rule of…
A Zulu on the World Stoep, by Liesl King. Siyanda Vato started sailing in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, in 2017, falling utterly and completely in love…
Living up to its determination to make a positive impact on the environment, Royal Cape Yacht Club members arrived at the Club on Mandela day…
FOMO hits the water, by Liesl King. There was great excitement at the Club recently as RCYC member Dale Kushner’s new Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 entered…
“On behalf of my team and the Royal Cape Yacht Club, I would like to say thank you to the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) for giving…
Our bursary students go sailing, by Liesl King Four years ago the Royal Cape Yacht Club decided to provide bursaries for two students to attend…
Meet Damian Abrahams, Senior Duty Manager. Can we trust anyone whose favourite food is “afval” (tripe) potjiekos? When this person is also the appointed Braai…
After many months of preparation and consideration, The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Iate Club do Rio de Janeiro are proud to announce the receipt…
ORC South Africa have just sent out renewal notices for the new season. Your current ORC Certificate, expires on 30 June. ORC South Africa is aligning…
Update on the 2023 Cape to Rio entries, by Liesl King The Cape2Rio 2023 committee is delighted to have seven confirmed entries 18 months from…
Melvine Moses, Housekeeper. RCYC has a bunch of magic workers who behind the scenes make sure that the restaurant is squeaky clean long before you…
Lipton Challenge Cup 2021, by Hylton Hale. It is our pleasure to introduce the 2021 Lipton Challenge Cup team members. Team Vulcan is no stranger…
The Real Race | Virtual Committee – perspective from the race committee and improvements for next time. We have had a few boats racing on…
After the plea in our last newsletter to support the Two Oceans Aquarium turtle adoption programme, we are proud to let our members know that…
Stormy – The last of the Bruynzeel boats, by Liesl King and Richard Crockett. In May 2019, well known sailing journalist Richard Crockett featured the…
RCYC has partnered with the Two Oceans Aquarium for the 2023 Cape2Rio race. Our goal is to use the reach of the race to raise…
Meet Belinda Brown You only have to follow the sound of twinkling laughter in the Admin office, and it will lead you to the…
The road to the Olympics – RCYC members Alex Burger and Benji Daniel, by Liesl King. In 2017 at the 29er World Championship in Long…
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