15 November 2018 – There was joy for South Africa as RSA Magic claimed victory at the Fareast 28R World Championship in China recently. The South African sailors emerged victorious out of 26 teams from 14 countries competing in the prestigious event. “It was a fantastic opportunity,” said two-time Olympian Roger Hudson, who skippered the boat along with Malcom Hall. “The championship was in a beautiful place in Lake Fuxian in south west China – a very tricky sailing venue and we … [Read more...] about East Cape Olympic Sailor Shows Far East Magic
Asenathi Jim
EC Born Sailing Olympian Gives Back
Son of Fort Beaufort and two-time Olympic sailor, Asenathi Jim, will be sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained over many years of international competition. That’s after he was appointed as one of the training coaches to the junior team that will be representing South Africa at the Youth World Sailing Championships in the USA in July. Joining Jim as team leader and coach will be fellow Rio Olympic sailor Stefano Marcia, who will also travel with the team, thanks to the backing of Frontier … [Read more...] about EC Born Sailing Olympian Gives Back
2016 Olympic Sailors Eastern Cape connection
In 2002 an 11 year old boy from the town of Fort Beaufort - Asenathi Jim - experienced sailing on a Bosun for the first time in Simonstown whilst attending the Isivunguvungu sailing school. Jim was on holiday visiting his mother who worked in Cape Town and, despite not being able to swim, was hooked on the sport. Asenathi Jim spent his formative years in Fort Beaufort with his grandfather and returned to Cape Town permanently in 2003 to pursue his new love of sailing. "I just loved being … [Read more...] about 2016 Olympic Sailors Eastern Cape connection
