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Cape Cutter 19 in the Baltic

September 22, 2014 by admin

Here’s a video of Cape Cutter 19 Aurora made during her three-week cruise of the Stockholm archipelago:

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 … Read more

Award for Junior Cape Cutter Sailors

April 10, 2014February 8, 2014 by admin

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

History

The Cape Cutter 19 was developed by Nick & Lyndsay Voorhoeve. Their mission was to provide an outstanding classic yacht for sailing pleasure. Their love of traditional boats developed in the Caribbean where they purchased and renovated a Dudley Dix designed Shearwater excursion schooner for day sailing. Impressed by her good looks and sailing ability, Nick and Lyndsay contacted Dudley on their return to South Africa and commissioned him to design the Cape Cutter 19.

Originally to be called the “Inspiration 19” it was launched as the Cape Cutter 19 to reflect its origins, Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope.

The first 55 boats were built in South Africa by Cape Yachts, but due to currency fluctuations at the time between the South African Rand and the UK £, Nick sold the rights of GRP and wooden construction, including all the tooling to Honnor Marine Ltd .