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Umgababa sailor launches sailing venture
WHILE Durban's coastline hosted fierce competition during the 49th MSC Week regatta, which wrapped up on July 11, Umgababa sailor Nqoba Mswazi stole the spotlight with the launch of his sailing venture, MH Performance Sailing.
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On the eve of the regatta at the Royal Natal Yacht Club, Mswazi proudly introduced his fleet of two L26 yachts, Velocity and Element, marking a significant milestone in his sailing journey.
Mswazi, affectionately known in sailing circles as 'The Machine', has travelled an extraordinary journey from the shores of uMgababa to international waters. He cut his teeth in the sport through the Sail Africa Foundation, later going on to represent SA in the Lipton Cup, the Vasco da Gama Ocean Race, and the gruelling Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Speaking at the launch, Mswazi said sailing has given him more opportunities than he ever thought possible.
'I am hoping that through the MH Performance Sailing, I will be able to give back and open some doors for a few others that share my love for this amazing sport,' he said.
His newly formed team did not disappoint. Element, skippered by Mswazi, clinched the L26 national championship, edging out rivals by the narrowest of margins in a nail-biting final race. Going into the last day, Element was neck-and-neck with Rainhard Lenz's Grayhard, with everything to sail for in the challenging, light-wind conditions.
With the MSC Week concluded, he returns to his post as first mate on a superyacht in the Mediterranean, while his sailing project will continue under the stewardship of Nicolene Henkeman.
'I'm going back to earn more so I can invest it in the boats and the team back home. This win is just the beginning for MH Performance Sailing,' he said.
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