Taylor made it!
The 400 nautical mile race runs from Durban to Port Elizabeth, finishing at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club.
SIX Zululanders found themselves at the mercy of inclement weather, lumpy seas and winds from every direction during the 45th annual Vasco da Gama Ocean Yacht Race.
The 400 nautical mile race runs from Durban to Port Elizabeth, finishing at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club.
Skipper David Taylor and his crew aboard Alacrity said the passage was tough, yet as the reality set in that they had crossed the finish line, satisfaction at completing the challenge took over.
A Capetonian crew skippered by Rob van Rooyen took first place with a time of two days and six hours, his second consecutive win aboard Al Mount Gay Rum.
The fleet of 16 set off from Durban on Sunday, with the faster boats arriving on Monday, while the remainder arrived on Tuesday and Wednesday.
