Velux 5 Oceans solo round the world yacht race sails into Cape Town



3:33 PM Fri 12 Nov 2010 GMT
'Cape Town, South Africa' . Click Here to view large photo
The Velux 5 Oceans has landed in Cape Town! In just a few days the city will welcome the first of the five ocean racers as they cross the finish line of the first sprint. Cape Town will be home to the Velux 5 Oceans until the race restarts again on December 12. After nearly a month at sea in challenging weather conditions what better place to greet the skippers than Cape Town? The Mother City of South Africa, Cape Town occupies one of the world's most stunning locations. Surrounded by beautiful golden sand beaches and sprawling vineyards, the city ...


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