World Wide Yacht Racing
A very exciting, fast paced, exhilarating option with in the yachting industry. It takes a lot of dedication and 'paying your dues' to get into but once you are in, it is amazin; nothing beats feeling the wind in your hair while pushing performance yachts to their maximum potential.
There are many different types of races you can look into, from a small 'round the can' bay race, coastal races, and of course round the world racing.
It all starts at club level from sailing dinghies and moving up to keel boats and catamarans. Once you have gained experienced you can look at moving over into the bigger races and perhaps even end up sailing prestigious races like The Americas Cup! One thing is certain and that is if you want to make it big in racing you have to be willing to travel all over the world.
Unfortunately, for the most part, the racing industry is not well paid until you make it as a professional, but once you there it is huge!
Some examples of the many more famous races to look into ... just to wet the appetite;
Sydney to Hobart: This is a crew race where anyone can enter from top racing boats to cruising yachts. It is a very challenging race and not for the faint-hearted!
Cape 2 Rio: Sail from Cape Town,South Africa to Rio, Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean. This is a great 'trade wind' race to start out on and is famous for its lively social race and festival in Rio.
Vendee Globe: This is a solo non-stop race around the world on hi-tech yachts, if you can handle your own company then this is a unbelievable race!!
Americas Cup: This is arguably the most prestige team races in the world. It occurs every 4 year after a lengthy qualifying series and see some of the most technical and advanced sailing possible.
Volvo Ocean Race: The pinnacle of ocean racing; it is a race around the world stopping in different ports, sailed on one design yachts. An adventure of a life time wrapped in amazing!
Chat to our team at Sail Due South if racing is in your blood!!
There are many different types of races you can look into, from a small 'round the can' bay race, coastal races, and of course round the world racing.
It all starts at club level from sailing dinghies and moving up to keel boats and catamarans. Once you have gained experienced you can look at moving over into the bigger races and perhaps even end up sailing prestigious races like The Americas Cup! One thing is certain and that is if you want to make it big in racing you have to be willing to travel all over the world.
Unfortunately, for the most part, the racing industry is not well paid until you make it as a professional, but once you there it is huge!
Some examples of the many more famous races to look into ... just to wet the appetite;
Sydney to Hobart: This is a crew race where anyone can enter from top racing boats to cruising yachts. It is a very challenging race and not for the faint-hearted!
Cape 2 Rio: Sail from Cape Town,South Africa to Rio, Brazil across the Atlantic Ocean. This is a great 'trade wind' race to start out on and is famous for its lively social race and festival in Rio.
Vendee Globe: This is a solo non-stop race around the world on hi-tech yachts, if you can handle your own company then this is a unbelievable race!!
Americas Cup: This is arguably the most prestige team races in the world. It occurs every 4 year after a lengthy qualifying series and see some of the most technical and advanced sailing possible.
Volvo Ocean Race: The pinnacle of ocean racing; it is a race around the world stopping in different ports, sailed on one design yachts. An adventure of a life time wrapped in amazing!
Chat to our team at Sail Due South if racing is in your blood!!