Sibusiso hails from Qumbu, close to Mthatha. He spent his early years herding his household’s livestock till, on the age of 10, he and his household moved to Masimuphelele in Cape City. He was first launched to crusing by an NGO in Simonstown, however it didn’t curiosity him a lot on the time. It was solely two years later when he was bored with his crusing mates at all times leaving him behind once they travelled to compete, that he took up the game severely.
Now he’s gearing as much as lead workforce South Africa within the iconic Cape2Rio yacht race.
‘It’s gonna be an eye-opener for the children on the market,’ stated Sizatu talking to News24.
The yacht named ArchAngel is to set sail for Rio de Janeiro on 2 January and might be manned by 5 different crew members. 4 males and one lady. They are going to be racing towards greater than a dozen different boats from 5 nations to cowl the greater than 6 000 kilometres of Atlantic waters separating the 2 cities.
‘The primary purpose is to complete the race,’ he stated. ‘Profitable it will likely be some further bonus.’
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