Lord Irvine Laidlaw
Cape 31 Founder
Lord Irvine Laidlaw needs no introduction to the sailing community. There can't be many yachtsmen who have achieved so much in the dual fields of sailboat racing and motor yachting over the past 40 years.
Hylton Hale
Managing Director
Hylton Hale has served on various local and off-shore racing committees. Currently he is a SA Sailing National Counsellor representing keelboat racing, and is the current Chairman of IRC South Africa.
Uwe Jaspersen
Director
Uwe Jaspersen specialises in the construction of high performance composite boats. His company, Carbotech, has been nominated to build the Cape 31 at his premises in Paarden Island, Cape Town.
Mark Mills
Cape 31 Designer
Mark Mills specialises in racing yacht design. Based in Ireland but active around the world, Mills Design is one of most successful design offices of recent years, and has won numerous titles and awards.
Ingrid Hale
Marketing, Comms & Events
Ingrid Hale has 25 years in magazine publishing, as well as marketing and communications experience in the world of sailing. She is well-positioned to handle the promotion of the Cape 31.
Bjorn Geiger
Class Chairman
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