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 … Read more
The first International Cape Cutter 19 Week will be held in Cornwall for Spring Bank Holiday, commencing on Saturday 24th May. Based at Mylor Yacht Harbour, we’ll be at the heart of the fabulous Carrick Roads, with easy sailing access to Falmouth, St Mawes, Restronguet, Malpass and Truro. These sailing waters are some of the … Read more
The January 2014 edition of the magazine Sailing Today has a three page article on the Cape Cutter 19. The article features Don Cousin’s boat “Dipper” which was taken for a sail by Don and Jake Frith the author. As you would expect the article is complimentary, it gives a short history of Honnor Marine, as … Read more
Fight for Sight on Theo’s Future Colonel Mike Brooke has published an account of his voyage around Great Britain in a Cape Cutter 19 to raise money for Moorfields Hospital and the UCL Institute of Opthalmology to research gene therapy to combat congenital blindness, which has affected his godson among thousands of others. The proceeds … Read more
The latest Cape Cutter 19 in build is Drift. She’s going to have a blue hull and cream sails, and will go to Lymington as soon as she’s ready. Her owner has created a blog in which he will share with us the progress of the build. Click here for Drift’s blog.
The Cape Cutter 19 designer, Dudley Dix, blogged about the Cape Cutter 19 on 9th September, 2013. Click here to read what he had to say.
There’s a very nice blog about the Cape Cutter 19 and siblings on the SA Yacht Blog. Click here.
A stunning image by Stewart Grant of Caperberry and Moth, resting at East Head, Chichester Harbour. Click the image for the full size version. Thanks for this Stewart!
Many thanks to Charles Erb for this video of his trip to North Wales over a very cold Easter in 2013. Aurora and Zephyr launched in Porthmadog, and over a the week made passages to Barmouth, Pwllheli and back.
Don’t call her an Old Gaffer! This is a review from Watercraft magazine Jan/Feb 2006 – by Dick Phillips and Peter Goad. Click here to download.