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Eat – drink – stretch – PADDLE!
Over the past few months, athletes around the world have slowly garnered their speed and force back into active training mode. With the hints of a few local and international events promising to soon be up and running, it has spurred on the competitive urge to action....
Freedom Race is a Go!
Freedom Day dawned beautifully, with the threat of bad weather quickly dissipating. The news from the organisers was exactly what the Paddling Doctor would have ordered: “Good morning!! Rain has come and gone. Wind has died. No sign of fog. Race is a go.” The...
ICF and Starboard release safety guidelines
Read this article on the ICF WEBSITE: https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-and-starboard-release-safety-guidelines The International Canoe Federation has underlined its commitment to safety on the water by teaming up with leading global paddleboard manufacturer Starboard...
COVID-19: Beaches are open again
MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 Surfing South Africa President welcomes the opening of beaches Surfing South Africa President, Johnny Bakker has welcomed the announcement by President Ramaphosa that all beaches in South Africa are open once again. "On behalf...
SUPs and Prones at the Freedom Paddle 2020
Words by Kit Beaton The iconic Robben Island 28 km paddle took place on 24 October 2020. The race organisers, Robin Tindall and Richard Kohler, welcomed Prone and Stand-Up Paddle into the longest official Prone and SUP race in Africa. Fog caused a delay to the race...
Stand Up and Paddleboard at the St Francis Bay, SA S1 Surfski Championship and SA Canoe Marathon Championship 2020
Yes you heard it! Stand Up and Paddleboards were included in this year’s SA S1 Surfski Championship and SA Canoe Marathon Championship in St Francis Bay. The weekend started with an ocean race on the Saturday. Kit Beaton, Jadon Wessels and Paige Horn were our three...