15/08/2024
The Rotary Scout Team is looking for crew to join us in the 2024 Cape Town – St. Helena Offshore Race! Formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, the race covers some 1600 nautical miles of downwind offshore sailing to the remote island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. Crew are also required for the delivery back to Cape Town.
This year’s race sets sail from Cape Town on 26 December 2024. The crew will spend New Year’s at sea as they compete in this iconic South African race. It takes approximately two weeks to reach the island, after which Scouts will have a few days to explore the island which was home to Napoleon. Flights are now available back to Cape Town or Scouts have the option of sailing back to Cape Town. The return trip can take up to three weeks of sailing.
An expression of interest form is now available for Scouts and Scouters who are interested in applying as race crew and/or delivery crew. https://forms.gle/wwFmv9LsQMeRmciZA
Those interested in crewing for either the race, delivery, or both may complete the above form.
Please note that a final decision is yet to be made as to whether Rotary Scout will compete in this event. This is contingent on us being able to return the boat back to Cape Town. Should there be suitable interest, those who complete the form will be invited to formally apply to join the crew.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us ([email protected])
