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"river-marathon" News
The Blog Roll…
One of the best way to keep up to date with whats going on in the paddling world is to see what the athletes themselves are saying! Because we want you to keep informed, we have put together a list of blogs that are worth checking out, and twitter users. With the Olympics coming up, [...]
Claire | May 04, 2012 | Comments 0
Dusi Letters continued
Letter 1. Hi SAP team. The reason that I am writing to you is to inform you that I have a friend that helped to rescue some of the swimmers on the second and third days of the Dusi, and they had busy days in the respect of recovering people that damaged their boats during [...]
Claire | Apr 24, 2012 | Comments 0
SA Paddler 9#2 is OUT
Craving some paddling news and information? Then check out the online version of SA Paddler 9#2 HERE. Read all out the Dusi, the Non-Stop and the ever impressive Umkomaas. If river paddling isnt your scene, check out the review of novice Surfski’s, and tips from Barry Lewin. All of this and SO much more…what are [...]
Claire | Apr 19, 2012 | Comments 0
5 Sleeps until…
Have you got questions that you have always wanted your paddling heroes to answer? How do they handle the pressure? How do they find the training motivation? Well NOWS your chance to ask them! Check out the awesome event below. Please RSVP HERE… Please send YOUR questions through to claire@sapaddler.co.za and the most interesting questions [...]
Claire | Apr 11, 2012 | Comments 0
River season withdrawl symptoms?
Are you suffering from bleakness due to the end of the KZN river season? Why not get keen for next season by watching some of the incredible footage from this years Umko river cams… For more awesome clips, check out the Umko Levels youtube channel HERE
Claire | Apr 11, 2012 | Comments 0
The Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon
Check out this awesome stills movie of the fantastic images os Jacques Marais’ of the innaugural Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon… Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon from Kirk on Vimeo.
Claire | Mar 28, 2012 | Comments 0
McGregor and van der Walt victorious on the Umkomaas
The Stihl Umkomaas Marathon was run this last weekend on a low river, with the bridge reading 1.2m. Although many paddlers were seen performing rain dances on the Saturday night, the promised rain never materialised, and the second more technical day was also raced on a [...]
Claire | Mar 19, 2012 | Comments 0
Who will tame the mighty Umko?
The Stihl Umkomaas Canoe Marathon, set to take place this weekend, is a race that is always eagerly anticipated by big water enthusiasts. Boasting rapids numbered 1-8, this section of river is sure to test every paddler that chooses to tackle it. It is a race where experience is revered and there is no shame [...]
Claire | Mar 15, 2012 | Comments 0
Whopping prize purse for Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon
Organisers of the inaugural Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon announced this week that the race will offer a total of R270 000 in prize money. The first K2 across the line will earn R26 000 in cash, while prize money will also be [...]
Claire | Mar 12, 2012 | Comments 0
Birkett and Kime race to K1 glory in The Unlimited Non-Stop Dusi
Durban – Triple Dusi champ Andy Birkett entrenched his status as a Dusi pacesetter by winning The Unlimited Non-Stop Dusi on debut on Friday in a breathtaking second half solo charge to set up an eleven minute victory over the first K2 home, Under 23 stars Kwanda Mhlope and Lance Kime, while Robyn Kime won [...]
Claire | Mar 03, 2012 | Comments 0