The Royal Cape Yacht Club and Yacht Club do Rio de Janeiro are pleased to announce a new entry to the Cape2Rio Race.
This brings the total number of entries received to date to 12 boats, with another 14 boats waiting in the wings to enter. With nine months to go to the start of this prestigious South Atlantic dash, the organising authority anticipate a bumper entry come 2 January 2023.
White Mischief, a Sovereign 51, will be co-skippered by Richard Wiederhold, previous winner of the Cape2Rio. Wiederhold will share the skippering duties with Bernard Haupt and Glen Landridge. Crew members will include Wiederhold’s 18-year-old son Alex, Greg Plunkett, Donovan Penaluna and Cherene Nel. White Mischief is currently based at the Royal Cape Yacht Club.
When interviewed by the Race Organisation, Wiederhold explained his motivation for doing the ape2Rio 2023:
“I started sailing with my dad, at age six and the sport has become a lifelong passion. I have sailed over 15 Lipton Cup Challenges (a fiercely competitive interclub event in South Africa) and will be taking part in the J22 World Championships in July this year in Durban with Greg Plunkett.
“I’ve sailed the Cape to Rio twice before, once with my father in 2000, and in 1996, when I was on the winning boat, Renfreight. It is a once in lifetime experience and I want to share it with my son Alex, for many different reasons, not only to forge a stronger lifetime bond but also to give the gift of a transatlantic crossing, which will give him an underlying confidence and the ability to dig deep that few other sports in this world can offer.
“I’m really excited to take on this challenge, especially with my son, my best friend, girlfriend, cousin and two great friends. It’s rare to get to spend three weeks with your favourite people crossing the Atlantic Ocean while racing your heart out and having the time of your life!”
For more information on entering the Cape2Rio Race 2023 please visit www.cape2riorace.com or contact us on info@cape2riorace.com .
