How Six Young South Africans Crossed the Atlantic and Made History
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South Africa cheered on the Alexforbes Angel Wings crew ever since they set sail in the gruelling Cape2Rio Yacht Race… and now skipper Sibusiso “Sibu” Sizatu is sharing the incredible story behind the historic victory on this week’s “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”.
The team captured hearts across the country after overcoming a major setback in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, when their boom snapped during the crossing. Instead of giving up, the young South African crew adapted, stayed calm and continued racing thousands of kilometres without one of the yacht’s most important parts.
And somehow… they still won the Cape2Rio on handicap.
The crew, made up of young sailors from communities including Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park and Athlone, has become a symbol of courage, teamwork and what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.
Speaking on the podcast, Sibu shares what really happened out there on the ocean, the pressure of leading the race, and why this victory means so much more than sailing.
You can catch the full conversation now on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”.
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The team captured hearts across the country after overcoming a major setback in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, when their boom snapped during the crossing. Instead of giving up, the young South African crew adapted, stayed calm and continued racing thousands of kilometres without one of the yacht’s most important parts.
And somehow… they still won the Cape2Rio on handicap.
The crew, made up of young sailors from communities including Masiphumelele, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park and Athlone, has become a symbol of courage, teamwork and what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.
Speaking on the podcast, Sibu shares what really happened out there on the ocean, the pressure of leading the race, and why this victory means so much more than sailing.
You can catch the full conversation now on “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”.
🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them).
📆 New episodes drop weekly.
🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios.
❤️ Stories that matter. Conversations that count.
