Launch of Rickety Bridge's sponsorship of Invest Africa racing yacht in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

The contestants in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, lined up at the V&A Waterfront

The Hospitality tent with members of the crew telling us about the race

A good selection of canapés and sweet treats was on offer

Caramelised onions on pastry puffs with feta

 Skipper Richard Gould talking to Duncan Spence, owner of Rickety Bridge, and Amy McKee

 Jan van Huyssteen welcomed the guests

 Duncan Spence and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Sir Robin Knox Johnston tells us of his involvement in the race and how Rickety Bridge got on board

and was presented with Rickety Bridge's new Blanc de Blancs 2009 MCC

 Support is given to the Nelson Mandela Childrens' Hospital Trust

 Jackie Rabe enjoys a glass of Rickety Bridge on the deck

 Crew member Anne Jobbins showing guests the kitchen

Part of the pantry

 Jan van Huyssteen looking at the crew quarters

 Cindy Muller inspects the navigation centre

 Sleeping space for the 20 crew members

 A full programme while in Cape Town

She is a beautiful boat, all neat and shipshape and fast

A good South Easter blowing the table cloth over Table Mountain bodes well for sailing weather

© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2013
We were at the start of the race - photographs here