15 November 2023 – SA Sailing has sent their congratulations to Kirsten Neuschäfer after the Gqeberha sailor was named female 2023 Rolex World Sailor of the Year at the prestigious awards ceremony...
28 April 2023 – SA Sailing have hailed the efforts of solo South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, who made history on Thursday night by becoming the first woman to win the prestigious Golden Globe...
South African Kirsten Neuschäfer winner of the Golden Globe Race
THE SKIPPER
Country of Entry: South Africa. Nationality: South African. Hometown: Port Elizabeth.
Kirsten has been sailing...
26 APRIL, 2023
Kirsten Neuschäfer holding first place, set to possibly break many records with only 180 miles to finish and a 100 mile lead and 23hr time credit on Abhilash...
24 APRIL, 2023
Kirsten is holding a strong lead in the GGR. If she is first home to Les Sables d’Olonne, she will create many firsts!
Lead trio slowed down by light winds...
21 APRIL, 2023
228 days from the start with just one week till the finish in Les Sables d’Olonne with 29.000 miles under the keel, Abhilash Tomy (IND) BAYANAT and Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF)...
7 APRIL, 2023
Kirsten has saved her leadership out of sheer determination in the face of overwhelming odds, and now has fresh winds filling Minnehaha’s sails! Can she hold on? Credit: GGR/Nora...
Day 207: Golden Globe Doldrum Conundrum
31 MARCH, 2023
Kirsten first of three sailors in the Northern Hemisphere, but who will exit the Doldrums first? Where...
Day 185: Solo woman leading Golden Globe with 200-year-old weather routing! More storms ahead!
International Women’s Day celebrates Kirsten Neuschäfer (ZAF), the leader of the GGR, holding a commanding...
THE SKIPPER
Kirsten Neuschäfer
Country of Entry: South Africa. Nationality: South African. Hometown: Port Elizabeth.
Kirsten has been sailing dinghies since her childhood, but sailing since...
Day 164: Kirsten Neuschäfer first around Cape Horn in the Golden Globe Race
16 FEBRUARY, 2023
Picture Above: “Horn Island visible, hail squalls, having fun, here in my element”....
Kirsten Neuschäfer takes lead in Gruelling Golden Globe
31 JANUARY, 2023
Picture Above: Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) / South Africa / onboard her Cape George 36 – “MINNEHAHA”. Credit:...
Alexforbes ArchAngel Cape2Rio Crew
Sibusiso Sizatu
Skipper
Sibusiso hails from Qumbu, near Mthatha. He spent his early years herding his...
Spectacular SA Sailing 75th anniversary a celebration of post-Covid sailing
The South African watersports scene was dominated by South African Sailing’s 75th Anniversary celebrations from...
South African Sailing's 75th-anniversary celebration aims to be the largest sailing event in Africa
A massive boating extravaganza will set sail this month as South African Sailing celebrates...
Tarboton on the podium at sailing championships
Several South African sailors produced impressive performances at the recent Kiel Week where 5000 competitors converged...
