The CAPE 31

27/09/2017
Uwe Jaspersen from Carbotech, was appointed to build the Cape31 locally.

Input was gathered from those that had sailed Flame, and it was decided to make some minor changes.

Prior to construction of boat #2, the deck mould was retooled to accommodate:
1) A sliding hatch,
2) A new, simplified mainsheet pod
3) A new companion-way hatch incorporating the jib up/down control system.

This pushed back the launch schedule by 3-4 weeks. To date hulls # 2, 3 & 4 are sailing with hulls # 5 and 6 due to launch in the next weeks, and production for 7 & 8 following asap. The construction time is between 3-4 weeks per boat.

Hurricanes in the USA have caused some minor material and equipment supply issues, but plans are being made to fast-track delivery.

27/09/2017
We recently received news that Southern Spars Cape Town will be closing down and the price of the rigs is increasing. This is unfortunate.

However, we have managed to negotiate that the next three rigs will be built at the current price.

The next three South African boat orders (ie hull 9, 10 &11), if ordered before December 2017, will be kept at the same discounted price of R1.75 mil. plus vat (excluding sails, electronics and safety items).

These boats will be due for launch in March, April & May 2018.

As before, clients can take advantage of any discounts that Noordhoek Sailboats receive in sourcing sails, electronics or safety items.

25/09/2017
During the "Leg Two" stopover of the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race, the inaugural Cape 31 invitational regatta will be hosted in the VOR Race Village at the popular V&A Waterfront.

This will take place during the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd December 2017.

The regatta will be an ideal opportunity for the Cape 31 teams to check each other out and get to know their new race machines before tackling the Cape 31 circuit planned for 2018.

Racing will take place in Table Bay under the majestic Table Mountain.

28/03/2017
Invitation to a spectacular race-sailing holiday in Cape Town.

Available Dates:
19 - 27 Jan or 16 Feb – 24 Feb

15/06/2017
We launched the first Cape 31 off our local production line yesterday. All went very smoothly and most importantly, Steve and Rodney are over the moon with their boat.

10/03/2017
"I would first of all like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for making the charter of the Cape 31 possible..."