A truly inspiring story: Sibusiso Sizatu, from RCYC Sailing Academy, won Sailing SA, ‘Instructor of the Year’ award. And the RCYC, Sailing Academy won the ‘Outstanding Sailing Development Program’ Award. Amazing school, doing incredible things…

Sailing into the future with the new, all electric HopYacht 005. Designed by DuToit Yacht Design together with Paul and Mary-Clare Tomes.

Thina has had an incredible journey with the SABBEX team and the boating community in general. She’s relocating to a new continent for now, in order to bring her knowledge and experiences back to the marine industry and to continue her journey from there.

The fourth annual SABBEX awards saw industry stalwarts honoured at Kelvin Grove, with a memorable keynote address from boatbuilding ‘godfather’ David Abromowitz. As usual the top yards were well represented and made their presence felt with vocal support for their nominees, of which 95 were received this year under the broad theme of ‘We Are the Champions’.

Meet Gerhard Neethling, CEO and owner of Gemini Marine as he tells us about their latest projects.

Established in 1979, based in Cape Town, South Africa, Gemini Marine has designed and manufactured the most comprehensive range of RIBs and inflatable boats for many of the world’s rescue, military and patrol entities.

These organizations all recognize the resilience, reliability and durability in even the most extreme and dangerous operations.

28 years in the industry, Esmé Hendricks shares her journey with Robertson and Caine.

South African catamaran specialists St Francis Catamarans launch the beautiful Sea Script and look to build on a healthy order book and upgraded yard facilities.

South African boatbuiding success already has a global footprint. Meet the brains behind the boat – Cape Performance Sailing and watch as Alderman James Vos takes a tour of the yard.

This year the Boatica show combined an on-water expo featuring the best in South African boat, yacht and catamaran manufacturing, with the extension of an on land display of all things boating.

Three students from Lawhill Maritime School have the most amazing opportunity to travel to Spain, Mallorca and experience life aboard a super yacht owned by Phil Wade’s Marine Inspirations. Originating from some challenging spaces, these three share their excitement with us…