S. Africa build America’s Cup boat

South Africa are the first of eight challengers for sailing’s most prestigious trophy, the America’s Cup, to build a new boat. Team Shosholoza’s RSA-83 hull, unveiled in Cape Town, is the first America’s Cup boat to be designed and built in South Africa, the Cup website announced. The hull, sporting distinctive Shosholoza graphics inspired by Ndebele and Zulu beadwork, was officially unveiled by Sandra Sarno, wife of Salvatore Sarno, the managing director and driving force behind Team Shosholoza.