The Cape 31 is an affordable high performance 31 foot race boat. 

The boat was masterminded by Lord Irvine Laidlaw, designed by Mark Mills and is built by licensed boat builder in Cape Town. Teams usually sail 7 up on this latest generation race boat. The class rule prefers owner driver and a mixed crew of amateurs and professionals. 

The key to this boat's success is that it has proven itself as not only a great one design boat, but also as a competitive boat under multiple rating systems, with some impressive results this year in the UK, having won multiple IRC events. Another great feature of the Cape 31 is that she (along with her 2 piece mast) easily fit into a 40ft container! Handy when you decide you'd like to join in with the winter Caribbean Cape 31 Series.