Izivunguvungu: South Africas Disadvantaged Sailors need support

1:54 AM Thu 26 Aug 2010 GMT

'Howard and Renaldo in Wales - 2011 Mirror World Championships' Mandy Lombard Click Here to view large photo

International sailing is not always about high performance, expensive new sails and brand new boats, it is as much about participation, connection and the fraternity of sailing. This is certainly a key feature of the International Mirror Class which as commenced the countdown for its 14th World Championships which will be held in Albany, Western Australia from 26 December to 7 January 2011. As part of the international fleet that will descend on Albany, efforts are underway to ensure the team from the Izivunguvungu Sailing School in South Africa can attend. Izivunguvungu, based in the port town of Simon's Town, ...

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by Anthony Galante