Volvo Ocean Race In Port Race

One of the highlights for us of the Volvo Ocean Race layover in Cape Town was the In-Port Race on Saturday. The course was right off shore in Table Bay and you could watch it right from the breakfront  ...

@ the RCYC

Heading out before the start

... but we were lucky to be invited aboard a 15 meter (about 45 feet) Hobie Cat. We were going to get up close and personal!

the best seat in the house

Vince taking photos

We were right in the middle of the action!

Vince with Ian, our host and Vince's Wednesday night RCYC racing captain.

After the race, we cruised over to the Race Village at the V&A to watch the award presentations.

Abu Dhabi - In-Port Race Winner, Leg Winner, Overall Leader! They are fast!!!