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SWIFT WATER COURSEWe are running a Swift Water Rescue Course on the 8th and 9th of May 2010 on the Vaal.
All interested parties, kindly book as soon as possible to ensure your place! _________________________________ Whitewater Training 34 Boom Street, Parys P.O. Box 332, Parys, 9585 Tel (056) 811 2597 Fax 086 697 0311 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATUNI KLIP RACESaturday 1 MAY 2010 9H00 FIRST OFFICIAL RACE for the 2010 season From Andre se plaas tot by Dave's Farm Maybe the last time we are allowed to finish at Dave's farm - hope not
K2 race - but K1 welcome Pre entries - eish Late entry with a penalty - Eish eish Seniors R55 and Juniors R35
Unfortunately no sponsor - but normal WATUNI hospitality Worsbroodjies and refreshments on sale as usual
PLEASE REMEMBER GCU REGISTRATION RENEWALS IN FORCE AS OF 1 MAY ----EISH again Maybe we can bribe Neill on the day to let you enter ?????
River condition regarding tree blocks - we will clear again this weekend.
From Andre to Henley - no real problems other than the normal Mine dump rappid. Below Henley - if the side wash are still there - portage - will advise after the weekend Last time side wash caused compulsary swim for 6 out of 8 boats - and some of the swims where good and experiences okes.
Sportsground bridge - Gavin will try to open up - otherwise - portage
Dogs leg - will try to remove tree before the bridge
SEE YOU ALL THERE
Jan Leonard
----------ooooo----------- WHAT JUST HAPPENEDSA SPRINTSNagle Dam – SA Sprint canoeists enjoyed a weekend of fierce competition at the SA Sprint Kayaking Championships held at Nagle dam outside Pietermaritzburg. The SA Champs, which doubled as the selection trials for the team to compete internationally at the Sprint World Cups, gave a clear indication that the level of SA Sprinting is on the rise, and with only a year to go until the trials for the 2012 London Olympic games, this is exactly what CSA and SASCOC hoped to see.
In some of the hottest competition ever seen at an SA Champs, it was the standout performances and consistency shown by Bridgitte Hartley and Shaun Rubenstein that saw them claim the much coveted Victrix and Victor Ludorum titles. While many athletes chose to focus mainly on their speciality events, Hartley competed in all of the events on offer saying “ Although the K1 500m is the event the most important for me in order to secure my spot in the World cup team for this distance, I feel that any racing is great training, and to be named the SA Sprint Champs Victrix Ludorum is a very nice achievement”. Hartley went on to say that “The competition has been good at this years SA Champs- things are looking positive for South African Sprint Kayaking as there are a lot of good paddlers taking part and there is a solid challenge for every race”.
Some of the most exciting racing of the weekend took place in the new Olympic 200m distance. In the men’s 200m events, Rubenstein along with K2 partner Mike Arthur took the gold in a show of raw power and intense concentration. However in the K1 200m event, Arthur narrowly beat Rubenstein across the line to claim the top podium position. In the Ladies K1 event, Jen Hodson and Hartley fought neck and neck over the 200m distance with Hodson finally surging ahead to claim victory by the narrowest of margins. Continuing this streak, Hodson and Tiffany Kruger, snuck across the line less than a second ahead of Hartley and Michele Eray in the K2 200m event.
Runner up to the Victor Ludorum title, Nick Stubbs, who showed incredible form this weekend with stellar performances throughout the competition, praised the work of CSA saying that “It would be very difficult to train as hard as we do without the support of the National Lottery Distribution trust fund and CSA”
Looking ahead, CSA High Performance Co-ordinator Greg van Heerden is confident in the athletes’ progress and results: “The squad is looking good heading towards the Olympic Game in London in 2012. This trial showed that the squad has lifted their game, and will hopefully continue to lift their game heading toward the Olympic trials next year.”
In May, the newly selecting World Cup sprint squad heads off to Vichy (France) and Szeged (Hungary) to see how they measure up in the international Sprint Kayaking arena.
World Cup Sprint team (Vichy and Szeged)
Shaun Rubenstein Mike Arthur Nick Stubbs Len Jenkins Cam Schoeman Stu Waterworth Greg Louw Ryan Louw Pieter-Willem Basson Gavin White Chrisjan Coetzee Fouche van Tonder Bridgitte Hartley Jen Hodson Calvin Mokoto (C1)
The women’s K4 joining the team for the second World Cup in Szeged, Hungary, will be:
Tiffany Kruger Lindi-May Harmsen Rochelle van Coller Esti van Tonder
The Junior teams to Bochum, The Youth Olympics and the Olympic Hopefuls will be announced shortly. SA Sprint Championship results
Friday Senior Mens 1000m K1 final
Mens K2 1000m
Womens K1 500m final
Mens K1 200m
Mens K2 200m
Womens K2 500m
Womens K1 200m
Womens K2 200m
For further information please contact:
Supplimentary Trial on 14th April
Nagle Dam- In the first of the sprint trials leading up to the biggest weekend in SA Sprinting, Nick Stubbs and Bridgitte Hartley stamped their dominance on the impressive field, providing a small taste of the exciting racing in store for this weekend's SA Sprint Championships.
Stubbs showed his form early on in the sunny calm conditions with the fastest time overall in the mens 750m heats. In the final, Stubbs and Len Jenkins raced into first and second place respectively, an incredible ten seconds faster than their heat pace. In an impressive performance, Stuart Waterworth claimed the final podium position, while the surprise of the day was definitely Shaun Rubenstein, who had to settle for fourth, four seconds off the pace. Rubenstein's failure to make it onto the podium over this distance is most likely attributed to the fact that Rubenstein, along with K2 partner Mike Arthur, have set their sights firmly on the new 200m Olympic event for London 2012 and have been training to shine over this distance.
In the Womens' 500m final, Hartley and Jen Hodson raced a nail biter of a race, with Hartley having just the final kick needed to claim first place, less than a second ahead of Hodson. It was an exceptional day of racing, with all of the top five ladies racing home in under two minutes.
Wednesday’s trial was the first of its kind in SA Sprint canoeing, and a big step towards ensuring the best possible combinations in the K2 and K4 teams heading towards the London 2012 Olympic Games. All athletes who wished to be considered eligible for selection to the World Cup and World Championship squads in any of the men’s 1000m and women’s 500m events had to compete in this trial in a K1. The theory behind the men racing over a 750m course and not the 1000m distance that they will race in an event such as a World Cup or the Olympics in a team boat, is that a K1 race over 1000m requires a lot of endurance from the athletes, whereas a K2 or K4 race over the same distance, requires a lot more power and speed to get the boat moving. This has led selectors to conclude that racing a K1 trial over a 750m course would give a greater relative measure of each athletes individual power and speed as well as an indication of what they would be able to contribute to a team boat.
Although athletes raced in K1's, this trial had no bearing on K1 selection, nor was it to determine partnerships- as selectors are aware that team dynamics, as well as fitness, play a major role in the selection of a successful crew. Wednesday’s trial was, more specifically, to give selectors an idea of what each athlete is capable of on their own relative to other athletes, as well as allowing selectors to gain knowledge of the potentially powerful combinations that could arise from this talented pool of athletes.
This weekend Nagle dam plays host to more exciting Sprint racing with four core events, the SA Sprint Championships, the Sprint World Cup selection, the reselection of the residential squad as well as the selection of junior athletes to attend the Youth Olympics.
The way these dedicated athletes have been training and preparing, it is likely that the level of racing seen this weekend at Nagle dam will be the highest ever, and as racing goes there may well be one or two surprises in store.
Results
Women's 500m Final
Mens 750m A Final
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- McDougall takes inaugural SA Schools Surfski Champs title On Friday evening paddlers flooded the shoreline of Ushaka Beach eager to make their mark on the final race of the series and with mildly choppy conditions the race was left wide open. Bouman powered to the finish to win his ninth race of ten starts in the current series, whist having to make the best of the dark conditions. "As Durban gets closer to Winter it gets darker a lot quicker and we're still out there racing which makes is quite tricky," said Bouman. The ace paddler will continue training through the Winter series and aims to peak at the Dunlop Surf Ski World Cup in May. "I've enjoyed this current series as the competition is always tough in Durban, which is good as it pushes me!" he added. A field of 35 strong school kids signed up to compete in the SA Schools, including participants having travelled up from Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Richards Bay and Cape Town. McDougall of Durban Boys High School has ranked high amongst the juniors in the current series, yet having a strong field of competing school boys forced McDougall to power on to stay on top. "The runs were a little harder to catch and there was far more competition in the water than I'm used to," said McDougall. He managed to hold onto his position claiming the title, whilst being chased by Jason Aubin and Luke McNish both of Port Elizabeth who came in second and third consecutively. Along with the title McDougall won himself a cash consideration as well as a R30 000 bursary to be a part of the Varsity College Sport 'n Life Programme. His focus is now set on training ahead of the Discovery Sunglasses Hut Surf Ski Series as well as competing in the Dunlop Surf Ski World Cup set for May 16. Toti starlet Kerry Segal of Kingsway High School took home the title in the ladies SA Schools race was listed as the dark horse in the line up after having raced the majority of the series in a mixed double. "I recall witnessing Kerry (Segal) take an unbelievable time in a recent 500m K1 time trial, which is fantastic for her U16 age group," said Lewin. SUMMARY OF RESULTS - SURF SKI CHALLENGE Long course Singles - Women Long course Doubles Short course Doubles SUMMARY OF RESULTS - Long course singles - girls
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WPAlle' Bleue Berg River Dam, 26.5 km K2Raced off in excellent conditions, Saturdays Alle’ Bleue Berg River Dam 26.5 km K2 canoe racing event drew some 77 paddlers – 66 in K2’s and 11 in K1’s - to the 2nd ever canoe race upon this pristine dam. Set on a impressive backdrop of high mountain peaks and on crystal clear (drinkable – something that just doesn’t happen any more!) water, the race got under way under clear skies (cloudy over some of the nearby peaks) and a gentle North Westerly wind, that tended to abate as the race progressed. These numbers were encouraging, especially as it is not the K2 part of the season and that the W.C.C.U. canoe sprint team was in KZN at the S.A. Canoe Sprint Championships over the same weekend. Watched over by one of the resident Fish Eagles of this beautiful mountain dam, the top three K2’s of the day – Peninsula Canoe Clubs stalwart, Graeme Solomon and his young, new partner, Alastair Glass (who is a National Junior oarsman – he won his rowing colours when at Bishop’s and at U.C.T.), old-time partners, Ernest van Riet (Stellenbosch CC) and Heinrich Schloms (Paarl CC) and the family combination of Patrick (Peninsula CC) and Andrew Birkett (U.C.T.), set off at a blistering pace from the gun to split the field by the time the first turn was made up alongside the dam wall. The two and a bit laps that followed saw these three crews exchange the lead several times, but this was merely for the purposes of slip-riding, until the final sprint home over the final kilometre saw the Birkett’s drop off, whilst Solomon/Glass and van Riet/Schloms sprinted for the line, the Peninsula crew taking the honours by 2 seconds in 1 hour 55 minutes 11seconds. Van Riet/Schloms were 2nd in 1:55:15 and the Birkett’s come home 3rd , 7 seconds off the pace in 1:55:20, putting these top three a full 5 minutes ahead of the next canoe across the line, that of Veteran’s Chris de Waal and Frohann Visser (Mil/SOS), who were in just over the 2 hour mark. Showing his class in his K1 and as the 1st K1 paddler home, Stellenbosch’s U23 paddler, Pierre-Andre Rabie came in well ahead of 2nd place Mynhardt Marais (Paarl) and Johan Swart (Southern Swells) although it must be said that both Marais and Swart are paddling as Sub Masters – i.e. 45 – 49 years age group – so, excellent racing from them, because it is a long way in a K1 when there is no flow (as on a river) to help. An interesting tussle for the Sub Grandmasters class developed between the ‘new’, yet ultra experienced crew of Lionel Ekermans and John Lee (Milnerton) against the crew who have paddled for 3 seasons now, Rob MacLean (Peninsula) and Andre Rabie (Paarl), which saw the Milnerton crew chase all the way to the finish to end just off the pace, 1 second adrift and in 13th place overall. This sets the scene for some excellent K2 master’s racing this coming season. The first Mixed Double home was Stellenbosch’s Mike Owen and Robin Kime – 8th overall and in the very good time of 2 hours 4 minutes and 52 seconds. They had a ding-dong battle with the Sub Masters crew of Peninsula’s Rob Hart/Garth Watters, such that these two canoes could only be separated when the crossed the line by 100ths of a second! Thanks are to Alle’ Bleue Wine Estate (Franschhoek valley) who sponsored the main prizes along with The Paddle Centre in Fish Hoek and to Paarl Canoe Club for organizing the event and setting up the course (in weather conditions the previous evening reminiscent of a blustery day on False Bay and therefore only good for a surf ski! – thanks to Herbert Conradie and Burger Coetzee for this).
Results. Open K2 Seniors 1. Graeme Solomon/Alasdair Glass (Peninsula Canoe Club) 1 hour 55 minutes 13 seconds. 2. Ernest van Riet/Heindrich Schloms (Stel/Paarl) 1:55:15 3. Patrick Birkett/Andrew Birkett (Pen/UCT) 1:55:20
Sub Veterans 1. Dirk Nel/Marcel Brown (WHR) 2:16:03 2. Daniel Kantor (Mil) 2:20:14 3. Sean Hooper/Flynn Corry (Mil/UCT) 2:20:52
Veterans 1. Chris de Waal/Frohann Visser (Mil/SOS) 2:00:36 2. Herbert Conradie/Gary Cromie (Paarl/WSK) 2:02:17 3. Tom Thring (Pen) 2:21:09
Sub Masters 1. Rob Hart/Garth Watters (Pen) 2:04:52 2. Mynhardt Marais (Paarl) 2:17:15 3. Johan Swart (EVP) 2:19:59
Masters 1. Francois du Toit/Neil Bartie (Paarl) 2:19:37 2. Eric Farringer/Francis Steyn (Paarl) 2:20:53 3. Gavin Finch/Colin McClement (Pen/Cty) 2:22:05
Sub Grandmasters 1. Rob MacLean/Andre Rabie (Pen/Paarl) 2:11:00 2. Lionel Ekermans/John Lee (Mil) 2:11:01 3. Christo Smit/Robin van Rooyen (Mil) 2:16:01
Grandmasters 1. Giel van Deventer/Peter Tucker (Paarl/Pen) 2:20:54
Super Grandmasters 1. Angus Hemp/Charles Melck (Pen/Mil) 2:40:55.
Mixed Doubles 1. Mike Owen/Robin Kime (Stel) 2:04:52 2. Helen Rabie/Joseph Williams (Paarl) 2:40:55 3. Frank Mallows/Bev Mallows (Mil) 2:43:19
K1’s (singles) 1. Pierre-Andre Rabie (Stel) 2:04:49 2. Mynhardt Marais (Paarl) 2:17:15 3. Johan Swart (EVP) 2:19:19.
Rob MacLean Media Liaison – W.C.C.U. M - 082 496 8957 -------------------------------------------------------------------- KZ
SWIFT WATER COURSEUnfortunately we had some 11th hour cancellations, however the following attended & successfully "survived" the 2 day course. Umko was at a lowish 1.1m as we got onto the river Saturday lunchtime; however, this changed during the afternoon, whilst we were on the section above Hella Hella, duly rising to 1.5m. which made for a good on-river practical session. Sunday was also good with an acceptable 1.3m.
A.Brown 7468 M.Coetzer 4727 J.Harley 7794 J.Lynn 9858 M.Griffiths 8561 J.Nel novice/new member G.Mtolo novice/new member T.Wilson 6056 K.Mumford 6094 S.Collins 9084 M.Collins 9085
Given the reasonable river levels we're currently experiencing, there may very well be another course, or 2 before June; so watch this space for the advisory.
Kind regards Rob Hill KNCU Safety Officer 083 636 1315
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GENERAL NEWSINTERNATIONAL RAFTING NEWSLETTERThis can be found on the rafting page at www.canoesa.org.za
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Rules for paddling in Durban Harbour
Please see the MAP of the Harbour Below. 1. All craft paddling on the ocean must have a CSA Number on the craft. 2. All craft paddling in the Harbour must have a CSA Number on the craft. 3. Lifejackets/Leashes/Flares/Cell Phones were not discussed in this forum BUT according to previous agreements with The South African Maritime Safety association (SAMSA) Lifejackets and Flares are compulsory when paddling on the ocean. 4. Mike Raubenheimer prepared a Safety Manual which is in the hands of the New CSA National Surfski Committee, chaired by Brendan Thompson. A comprehensive Safety Plan for Surfski Paddling is immanent. 5. The Only area of the harbour that we are allowed to paddle on is between Cafe Fish or Wilson's Wharf and Stella Canoe Club. NEVER PADDLE in the Shipping Lane. You will need cross the shipping, when you do so, Paddle directly across the channel at right angles. 6. Paddling from Wilson's Wharf /Cafe Fish To Stella Dice. a. All Paddlers must have a White Light Headlamp or Strobe Light anywhere on the paddlers or on the Surfski. b. Not allowed to paddle in the Shipping Channel - ever. 7. Acceptable route From Wilson’s Wharf to Stella - See Map Below 1. Go Directly across Channel to the Orange Buoy. 2. Keep red buoys on your Right all the way to Stella 8. Acceptable route from Stella dice back to Wilson’s Wharf 1. Keep red buoys on left 2. Go around orange buoy opposite Wilson’s Wharf 3. Directly across channel into Wilson’s Wharf 9. Paddling in and out of the Harbour Mouth/Entrance 10. Yellow Cans demarcating dredging area near Harbour mouth
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- C-Kayak MauritiusWillows Adventure Sports now offers two exciting kayaking experiences to Mauritius The first offer is: “A TWO WEEK “BEACH HOPPING”, SELF-SUPPORTED CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR THE ‘HAPPY CAMPERS’. A 180 KM CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE ISLAND.” Bookings for the December trip are now open. The second offer is: “A ONE OR TWO WEEK (YOU CHOOSE) “HOTEL HOPPING” PADDLING EXPERIENCE. PADDLE THE CALMER MOST PRISTINE SECTIONS OF THE COASTLINE. “This is for those who enjoy viewing some of the best scenery in the world from the seat of a kayak with all the comforts included.” Bookings for the trips in October now open. For more details contact Les Willows of Willows Adventure Sports. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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The Liquid Adventures offers Kayak trips around Mauritius covering the whole of the island, visiting untouched pieces of Mauritius and the adjoining Islands These kayak trips depart from various locations on the island depending on the length of tour and time of year, and the trips last between 4 and 12 days. The kayak trip is suitable for everyone and anyone, and our two seater ocean kayaks are fast and stable. The Sea kayak is the ideal small craft to explore the coast line from the sea. We use mainly tents whilst on the trip, and hotels before & after the trip. All accommodation and food is provided for – just bring yourself ! There are no set dates as we run the trips throughout the year, and over the school holidays for schools. It guarantees to be the best fun you will ever have in a kayak……whilst in paradise ! All the details at:-
----------ooooo----------- SMALLSGood Day,
Perhaps you can help. My son is looking for a K2 Canoe for sprints/marathons flat water, not rivers. A good fast make please.
Hopefully you will know someone who is selling. I am in Port Elizabeth but will arrange transport.
Many thanks
Susan Laing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I did the Midmar Dice this evening with Steve McKean (5 boats is hardly a dice) and we and another double got off the water early. I helped Steve to load his double and left my paddle on the lawn near the slipway. As I was leaving a K3 and a double came in. The one paddler was from Build It. When I got home I realised what I had done and rushed back to find it, but it had gone. I assume that one of the 5 guys picked it up. Please could you ask if anyone has it? It has my name on it and my number – 9319 and is a black Knysna racing paddle (Bratcha IV).
Cheers
Barry James Brousse-James & Associates Ecological & Environmental Services PO Box 1304 Howick, 3290 South Africa Tel/Fax +27(0)33 3304984 Cell: 0828954089 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it web: www. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surf Ski for sale : Custom Kayaks Mark 1 single / R2500 neg / good condition and well looked after / no dings or repairs / contact Craig 082 323 8884 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If anyone has roof racks for a 2001 Polo Playa hatch that they would like to sell please contact Claire This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Sale: Custom Kayaks K2 Surfski, Mark 2 Size 6 Excellent Condition R6,000 o.n.c.o Please contact Steve on 083 616 6157 (Kloof KZN) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K2 NELO VANQUISH FOR SALE FULL CARBON – MARATHON CONSTRUCTION 2005 MODEL; WEIGHT +-14kgs PRICE: R16,500.00 CONTACT: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / 082 555 2201
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My husband has a pair of Nike Zoom Vomero’s size 9 for sale for R900. They have about 60 km on the clock and are still in new condition, but he has finally admitted defeat – they are not for him! If anyone is interested, then please contact me:
Karen 082 789 1263 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for 2nd hand K1 [Sabre, storm or similar] in decent condition, for river use. If someone is looking to sell theirs, please let me know.
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Michele Eder Styling in the 2010 Discovery Sunglass Hut Ladies Pink Race Shirt 
