David Farquhar has owned Capecutter 19 number 11 “Pipistrelle” for ten years. He told me that he had circumnavigated the UK once, and was in the process of doing it for a second time. He expects to pass the 4000 Nm mark in her this year. Here is a quote from David: “Essentially, the (first) […]
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Mike Brooke lecture tour
Mike Brooke who sailed round Britain for charity in his Capecutter 19 in 2008 is still actively working on behalf of charity. (“Fight for Sight” and “Cetacean Research and Rescue Unit”) He has done 11 Round Britain Lectures this year and has 4 planned for 2015. They are: Emsworth SC Fri 23 Jan, Portsmouth SC Fri […]
Cape Cutter 19 in the Baltic
Here’s a video of Cape Cutter 19 Aurora made during her three-week cruise of the Stockholm archipelago:
2015 International Cape Cutter Week 23rd-31st May 2015
Following a successful inaugural event this summer, the Cape Cutter 19 Association is pleased to announce the 2015 event, to be held on the River Orwell over Whitsun week, from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May. The fleet will base itself at Suffolk Yacht Harbour on the River Orwell, from which there is easy access […]
Cape Cutter Week 2015
After the resounding success of this year’s event at Mylor in May 2014, your views are sought on future events. If you are interested in attending such an event – even if you do not (currently) own a Cape Cutter – then we would like to know what sort of event you would like. To […]
Mike Brooke Talk
Mike Brooke, our Class Association president, gave a hugely entertaining talk this evening at Mylor Yacht Club. He spoke of his efforts to raise money for a charity which finds research into curing inherited blindness in children. His vehicle for this was his Cape Cutter 19, named after the charity – Theo’s Future– which he […]
Mylor Week schedule announced
The Cape Cutter 19 Class Association is pleased to announce the schedule for the International Cape Cutter 19 Week in Mylor, between 24th and 31st May. Saturday 24th – Arrivals. Free sailing. Sunday 25th – Late arrivals. Free sailing / exploring. Class dinner at Castaways, in the company of Mike Brooke, Class President. Monday 26th […]
Association Burgee
The Cape Cutter 19 Association has comissioned a batch of burgees. They are 12″ x 8″ and are of triple leaf construction (so that the light does not show through). They are available for members to purchase (£10 + £2.50 p&p) by contacting the treasurer (Greybeard) on the forum.
Award for Junior Cape Cutter Sailors
Two young Cape Cutter sailors, Aimee Erb (12) and Alice Erb (8) were recently awarded the “Grumpy II” cup at the AGM of the Old Gaffer’s Association, held at Greenwich Yacht club in London. The award was a complete surprise for the girls, who were so proud to receive the cup. The award was nominated […]
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2015 International Cape Cutter Week 23rd-31st May 2015
Following a successful inaugural event this summer, the Cape Cutter 19 Association is pleased to ...
