YOLO Enters Cape to Rio Race 2014

YOLO Press Release: Royal Cape Yacht Club Commodore, Dale Kushner has officially lodged his personal entry in the upcoming Cape to Rio Race which is due to start on the 4th January 2014. Dale Kushner is familiar with this race having taken part in previous editions, the most recent was the 2011 Edition in which he attained 3rd place overall. This Year he will be entering and sailing the event Double handed with his long time crew member Ian Coward. This Duo have competed in almost every single Offshore event in South Africa together and have done the Double Handed South Star race in 2003 and therefore are very familiar with Double Handed Sailing. They will be sailing aboard Dale’s Jenneau Sunfast 3200 Class yacht which is aptly named YOLO (You Only Live Once). The boat is 32 feet in length making it one of the smallest boats to enter this edition of the race. Dale’s estimate of the race: It is anyone’s race, conditions, good decisions and a bit of luck being the overriding factor. This Skipper is known for being very particular in boat preparation ensuring that everything is prepped properly in order to minimise any potential gear failures that one may encounter. Their Satellite communication requirements are sponsored by their long time sponsor Xtra-Link(since 2005) PIC #1 – Dale Kushner(right) handing his entry form to Ray Matthews(Left) Cape to Rio Chairman.