Son of Port Elizabeth, Michael Giles grew up sailing an Optimist Dinghy on the banks of the Swartkops River, Redhouse. Giles cut his teeth on the 7 foot 9 inch craft tacking back and forth and learning how brutal the tides could be to progress against them. Michael went on to represent South Africa at two Optimist National events and secure South African Sailing Colours twice in a Laser Dinghy. The highlight of his sailing career was representing South Africa as part of Team Shosholoza … [Read more...] about Michael Giles’ Journey from a 7 foot Dinghy to a 74 foot Yacht
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Port Elizabeth Sailor in Les Voiles de Saint Barth regatta win
MUSIC, a South African Swan 53 owned and skippered by James Blakemore and crewed by young South African sailors beat stiff competition to take the Spinnaker 1 class at Les Voiles de Saint Barth regatta on Sunday 14 April. Sunday's conditions suited the heavier Swan, which saw them post a 3-2-1-1-1 overall and landing them the top spot ahead of Defiance (USA). Patrick Demarchelier's Puffy, with Marc Guillemot, offshore solo sailing star guest helming, reveled in the breeze posting a … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Sailor in Les Voiles de Saint Barth regatta win
