News

23 Nov 2023

Skipper changes for Sterna in Ocean Globe Race

Allspice Yachting is saddened to announce that skipper Rufus Brand retired from the Ocean Globe Race due to family medical reasons. Sterna departed Mosselbay, South Africa last night for Auckland, New Zealand with Melissa Du Toit stepping in as skipper. Jeremy Bagshaw will join the team on Sterna in Auckland as skipper for legs 3 and 4.

25 May 2023

Announcing Rufus Brand as Sterna's skipper for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race

We are excited to announce that Rufus Brand will skipper Sterna in the upcoming Ocean Globe Race (OGR). With years of experience under his belt, Rufus is expected to lead the team to great success.

27 Feb 2023

We have entered Sterna into the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race

Allspice Yachting secured a coveted entry into the 50th edition Rolex Fastnet Race.

23 Dec 2022

Seasoned Racing Sailor Skippering Sterna in Cape 2 Rio.

Seasoned international racing sailor Justin Taylor will skipper Allspice Yachting’s Swan 53 Sterna in the 2023 Cape 2 Rio Race.

16 Nov 2022

First South African Entry in a Crewed Round-the-World Yacht Race in 42 Years.

Gerrit Louw and Allspice Yachting are set to compete in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, a retro crewed round-the-world yacht race.