Vasco da Gama was born in 1469 in the city of Sines. Who was Vasco de Gama? His early life and youth In this article, you will find out more about Vasco da Gama and understand the reason why he is one of the most famous Portuguese explorers. He found new lands, promoted trade but also spread religious ideals. He traveled and discovered new territories and brought back from his travels new goods and knowledge.įrom the fourteenth and seventeenth century, Vasco da Gama’s doings greatly influenced the history but also people’s lives. He’s a very important figure in the Portuguese history. Vasco da Gama is mostly known for uniting Europe and India by sea. Type: ‘Vasco da Gama Race 2012-2014’ in the search field and it will bring up the page.I’ve written an article about the Age of Discoveries, so I obviously had to write about Vasco da Gama, one of the most famous Portuguese explorers! Read on and find out my top 10 interesting facts about Vasco da Gama. Organising chairman, Richard Crockett (0 or *protected email* )įacebook: The Race has a presence on Facebook. Gayle at the Royal Natal Yacht Club (031-301 5425 or *protected email* ) One person who has already made contact and is available to crew is circumnavigator Ralf Dominick who can be contacted on: *protected email* There are always people looking to crew on the race, so if you need crew, or are wanting to sail, please let the race officials have the details. There are also some rumblings from the Cape with a hi-profile boat looking to enter, but wishing to remain anonymous at this stage. The Club always welcomes competitors who enjoy the Mozambiquan beer and fresh seafood.Īlthough no official entries have been received yet, the following have all indicated that they have every intention of competing:Īlkistis Paul Erskine Jeanneau 40 Sun Odyssey The other factor making this race of interest to possible to competitors is the fact that the host club in Maputo, Clube Naval will be celebrating its centenary during this year.
This year will be the 43rd running of the race. Yet despite its toughness, the race has a long, proud history and tradition, as do the host Clubs, the Royal Natal Yacht Club and Clube Naval. Many refer to it as a “navigator’s race” due to the demands on the navigators as they have to weigh up the choice of course as the inshore option brings the possible land breeze and flatter water into account, whereas the offshore leg often brings with it a favourable current and stronger winds.ĭespite some tough downwind conditions in gale force winds last year in the race from Maputo to Durban, initial interest suggests that a record fleet could be on the cards when the race starts on Thursday 2 May this year. The race is known for the tactical decisions skippers and their navigators have to make. It’s a tough 300 nautical mile ocean race between Maputo in Mozambique, and Durban in South Africa. This is why the Vasco da Gama race has always had something of a checkered past as entries wane following a particularly difficult race the previous year. Ocean racing is not for the fainthearted especially when it is along South Africa’s notoriously difficult East Coast.
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