Cape 31
Nineteen teams representing nine nations have already entered the inaugural Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez, with organisers targeting a fitting 31-boat fleet for the October championship. Into Formation: Black sails stretch across the horizon as the Cape 31 fleet…
The Cape 31 class underlined its growing reputation in handicap racing with a dominant showing at the 44th Copa del Rey MAPFRE, where Sönke Meier-Sawatzki's Niramo claimed the ORC C title in Palma. Five Cape 31s competed in the 21-boat…
Stella Maris claimed back-to-back victories in the Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit after winning Round 4 in Scarlino, Italy, as the overall championship battle tightened. Hosted for the first time by Yacht Club Toscana and Marina di Scarlino, the regatta attracted…
The first Cape 26 has been launched in Cape Town, marking the debut of a new sportsboat designed by Cape Performance Solutions. Named Ciao, Hull 01 takes inspiration from the successful Cape 31 while introducing several new design features aimed…
The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit moves to Sardinia this weekend for Round 2 of the 2026 series at Puntaldia. Racing runs from 15–17 May and is hosted by Marina di Puntaldia and Yacht Club Marina Puntaldia on Sardinia’s north-east coast.…
Stig has won the opening round of the Cape 31 Mediterranean circuit in Porto Cervo. The Italian team, owned by Alessandro Rombelli, secured victory after three days of close racing organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Fourteen teams competed…
The Mediterranean Cape 31 Race Circuit begins its 2026 season this week in Porto Cervo. Fourteen teams from ten nations are set to compete at the opening regatta. Racing starts on Thursday, 23 April, with an official training day ahead…
The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit returns in 2026 with its largest fleet to date, featuring 21 international teams competing across five events. The expanding one-design series builds on momentum from 2025, combining elite racing with professional race management and established…
Royal Cork's Young Takes Silver on Black Seal at Cape 31 Europeans in Palma
20th October 2025 Cape 31
Royal Cork's Nigel Young of North Sails Ireland was on the podium at the weekend's Cape 31 European Championship in Palma, wearing a silver medal after three light-wind days of competition and an epic last day. The Bay of Palma…
Stig has claimed the 2025 Cape 31 Med Circuit title after one of the closest finishes in the class’s history. Alessandro Rombelli’s team edged Pacific Yankee by a single point after five events across the Mediterranean. The title was decided…
The Cape 26, the smaller sister of the Cape 31, is under construction at Cape Performance Sailing in Cape Town. County Wicklow-based designer Mark Mills confirmed that the first boats have already been sold and fleets are forming in Europe.…
The 2025 Cape 31 European Championship is set for 16-19 October at the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP). With a record 25 boats entered from 13 nations, this event promises to be the most competitive in the class's history.…
Pacific Yankee triumphed at the Cape 31 Race Circuit finale held in Palma, hosted by Club Náutico Arenal. Over three days, teams faced ideal conditions, delivering exhilarating racing. On day one, Stella Maris, helmed by Marcus Brennecke, won the first…
The 2025 Cape 31 season concluded after six thrilling rounds of racing. Sandy Askew’s Flying Jenny emerged as the overall champion, winning four out of five events. Facing intense pressure, Flying Jenny missed one round but maintained consistent results. Their…
The 2025 Cape 31 European Championship is poised to take place at Real Club Náutico de Palma from 16–19 October. The event will see 25 to 30 boats competing, marking the largest gathering in the class's history. Reigning champion La…
Former Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Admiral and Commodore Andrew McIrvine has called for Cape 31 boats to race in their own class at Cowes Week. In a letter to Eurosailnews (August 14th), McIrvine said the Cape 31 is “an…
