Sunsail and Robertson & Caine: 29 years of award-winning catamarans
By continuing to offer some of the most reliable, luxurious and high-performance catamarans in the world, Sunsail proudly celebrates its 29-year partnership with South African boat builder, Robertson & Caine.
During their collaboration, Robertson & Caine has supplied more than 2 816 catamarans to charter bases around the world, and this longstanding relationship continues to showcase Sunsail’s commitment to providing exceptional sailing experiences, with a fleet that combines world-class design, cutting-edge technology and superior comfort.
With three production facilities located in Cape Town, Robertson & Caine is proud to be known as the largest catamaran builder in the southern hemisphere and the third largest globally. The factory is home to a team of more than 2 400 skilled craftsmen and women dedicated to producing yachts built to the highest standards of quality and performance.
Founded in 1991, Robertson & Caine established itself as a leader in the international yacht manufacturing industry. Its reputation for innovation, quality and attention to detail has made it the builder of choice for Sunsail. Each catamaran delivered is built to perform in the most demanding conditions of the ocean, making them ideal for cruising and charter fleets operated by Sunsail.
With a focus on creating comfortable, functional and luxurious sailing vessels, Robertson & Caine’s designs are based on both performance and ease of use. The catamarans produced for Sunsail feature spacious interiors, reliable systems and advanced technologies, making them perfect for both seasoned sailors and those new to the world of yachting.
As well as ensuring the yachts meet customers’ high expectations, both Sunsail and Robertson & Caine are committed to developing a fleet for the future. By developing an understanding of their current carbon footprint and under the guidance of the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations, the companies continue to trial new technologies and introduce new features that minimise the environmental impact of yachts on our oceans.
Nicci Welgemoed, Sunsail’s business development manager for Africa & Asia, says: “Sunsail remains dedicated to offering our customers unparalleled sailing adventures, and our continuing partnership with Robertson & Caine enables us to provide customers with the absolute best catamarans in the world.
“Whether island-hopping in the Seychelles or cruising in Thailand, Sunsail customers will continue to enjoy exclusive access to the world’s best sailing locations on yachts designed to meet the highest standards of safety, performance, luxury and comfort. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and continually satisfying our customers’ yachting needs.”
