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· WHAT CAN WE EXPECT - ENTRY FORM – attached TOILET ENTRY form thanks to Andre vd Merwe Lowveld…… can be faxed to 086 503 1126 or just email me (NOT TO GP KAYAK)!! PAYMENTS ON THE DAY – this is just to give US an idea what WE CAN EXPECT!! (how many to expect!)
· WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ON THE RIVER? If you haven’t done this section before herewith a list of obstacles so you can see what to expect……
SUNDAY 27 JUNE 9AM PIPES TO HENLEY WEIR 26KM R50 PP – ALL MONIES TO BE USED FOR TOILET REPAIRS/UPGRADE AT CARAVAN PARK FOR THE PADDLERS TO ENJOY! POINTS will be allocated to paddlers
The stretch consists of largely flat water and lazy currents with a few fun wave trains, some tree sneaks, a few manageable weirs, some low level bridges, duck a few bridges or branches – nothing really very difficult!
· 4kms to Low level bridge – ramp up onto the concrete on left before getting out of boat, portage to other side · 2kms to Pump house Weir – either a small drop on LEFT into wave train or scrape on slide weir on right · 2kms to Low level bridge – ramp up into the mud sloot on the RIGHT before getting out – portage past the big tree on the other side (right) and put in after · 2km to Glenns Weir – a small drop with stopper wave and wave train at the bottom – SHOOT on LEFT side · 3km of Tree Sneaks include Gatsien, Morgans Corner, Kopseer, Warrens Sneak – find the gap and manouevre through it · Under Bridges – duck sometimes! · 2km to PIPES Broken Bridge – ramp onto the wet concrete left of middle but don’t overshoot and go over it in case of damage to boats on other side. Get out, walk to the right bank and put in after the bridge. · 2km to DaleSide Weir – at the Tall Pine Tree – shoot in the only gap available on the river – between the tree and a piece of wall – stay left near the tree, down the tongue into a wave, paddle firmly through so you don’t get eddied out to the left into the bushes on the side (push right rudder once down the tongue) · 2km to TREE BLOCK – portage RIGHT side after the SIGN Daleside Portage 10m · 3km to pass by Andres bridge and farm · 1km to Shoot Mine Rapid – right channel has more water, left is rocky · 3km Flat water past Scout Hall to Henley Weir – get out on RIGHT - FINISH
The race is being hosted by the triad of JCC, FLCC and Watuni and ALL proceeds will be used towards repairs for the caravan park ablutions
For the Triad: (Definition: A group of three; a three note musical chord ; any of several Chinese secret societies esp involved in criminal activities!)
Jennie Dallas 082 857 857 1
Thanks to Bruce for sending out the FUNNY entry form – !!
Please note that the BATCHING for the start will be done on a FIRST ENTER – FIRST BATCHES SYSTEM
Not per the CSA ladder
( we don’t have pre – entries so it would take too long to enter all the entries on the day before the race, then also find time to batch them per the ladder which takes a while as well.)
YOU CAN SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES SO LONG AND GET BATCHED IN THE EARLY BATCHES!! Then pay on the day
You have the entry forms, or can request one from me or just send in your names and CSA numbers for entry (and do entry form at the registration on the day) EMAIL to ME not GP KAYAK
Thanks Triad Jennie 0828578571 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GCU Schools League RaceVENUE: Florida Lake Canoe Club – Florida Lake GPS ADDRESS 26°10’43” S 27°54’15" E
RACE DATE: Saturday 26 June 2010.
INVITED: All clubs – All abilities.
REGISTRATION: Registration starts at 08:30 to 09:45 Races start at 10:00 sharp
COST: R10.00 per Junior
EVENTS: 3000M Guppy to U12 5000M U14 to U18 No portages
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Lifejackets are compulsory for all age groups No boats will be allowed on the water without a number slide on. Pre-race entries must be submitted. Clarify if the paddler is a Novice i.e. paddling for less than one year.
FOOD & BEVERAGES: Food & drinks will be on sale
QUERIES: Contact Bertie Baard 072 359 6767 and Ursula Afonso 084 200 2302
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WPEntries open for Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon 2010 The country’s toughest canoe marathon has taken a bold step forward with the announcement that 2010 edition of the four day ultra-marathon from Paarl to the Cape West Coast will be known as the Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon.
SA Marathon sets the scene for Windhoek Berg MarathonThe SA Canoeing Marathon Champs at Keurbooms estuary near Plettenberg Bay this weekend, shook the apple tree to show who was going to be in the mix at the four day Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon in four weeks time. Defending champion Hank McGregor made his intentions abundantly clear showing that he is back to his best form, winning two SA titles on the weekend in a classic raw power grind-out to the finish. He won both the singles and doubles gold medals, entrenching himself as the man to beat on the Berg in a months time. The two days of racing in Plett has also shifted the spotlight to his younger friend Grant van der Walt, who was breathing down McGregor’s neck in the K1 race, and shared the K2 gold with McGregor the following day. An entry from Van der Walt would add an exciting new dimension to this year’s Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon. The response from one Cape elite racer was equally bullish. Lance King and new-found wave-companion Mark Holzhausen were only two minutes behind the McGregor in the K1 national title decider at Keurbooms. With dams of the Berg River System approaching 100% full, 44cumecs at Drieheuwels weir at time of writing, the chances of a “low” Berg have all but been eliminated. The Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon takes place for 14 to 17 July, and will be preceded by a time trials for 70 invited athletes on Tuesday 13 July. More information can be found at www.windhoekberg.co.za
Dave Macleod ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SWEEPS FOR THE BERG
We are looking for 2 Sweeps for the 2010 Windhoek Berg River Canoe Marathon, one to paddle in the middle of the field and one at the back. Entry for the sweeps will be free, meals, baggage transport and overnight camping is included in the deal, they will also receive a medal for having completed the Berg, as well as having their finish included in the race statistics as a competitor, albeit a rather slow one at the very back!
Pls post onto your websites, circulate to clubs etc. thanks so much,
Regards, Laura
Laura van Heerden Executive Secretary Western Cape Canoe Union Cell: 084 700 27 42 Fax: 086 619 84 83
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GADABS CHALLENGE & DABS FESTIVALAll paddlers from all clubs far and wide should keep the morning of Sunday 8 August free in your diary as Dabulamanzi Canoe club will be putting together the biggest paddling event Gauteng has ever seen!
----------ooooo----------- WHAT JUST HAPPENEDSLALOM - CYP AND MASTER IN EUROPETop C2 slalom paddlers Master Cele and Cyprian Ngidi have had a busy month and a half in Europe, taking part in three International Canoeing Federation (ICF) slalom races and the opening World Cup this last weekend. While both paddlers have the experience of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing under their belts, they find local competition hard to come by in their hometown of Bethlehem, and thanks to funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund are now able to travel on the tough European summer circuit against the best slalom protagonists in the world.
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---------------------------------------------------- Kayak Finals at 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup, PragueSunday 20th June 2010 An exciting afternoon here in Prague produced surprises left right, and centre. A mother/son podium appearance, as well as a Brit and a Swiss and an unfortunate episode of technical equipment failure. Women's K1 Semi-Final Slovakia's Jana Dukatova finished over 3 seconds clear of Oblinger-Peters. Third fastest time went to Germany's Claudia Baer. Also to look out for in the final is World Champion, Jasmin Schornberg. Clearly more relaxed than in the heats, her strong performance gave her the fifth fastest time. Big surprise: Austria's Corinna Kuhnle performed convincingly in the heats. However, being the last to run in this morning's semi-final perhaps laid the pressure on. Corinna hit the gate once, but it was a slow time that knocked her out of this afternoon's final. Final All change for the finals. 1st place Jasmin Schornberg (GER) 109.05 2nd place Fiona Pennie (GBR) 109.16 3rd place Stepanka Hilgertova (CZE) 109.79 Big Surprise: Jana Dukatova's drama as the spray skirt came away from the boat, filling her boat up with water and her of kilter. The race was over for her as soon as it started. Quotes: Jasmin Schornberg “I'm very satisfied with my run, and I'm very happy to be the first after the World Championships last year. So, I think everybody will know now that I can paddle and for myself it's very good.” Fiona Pennie, “I'm really pleased, obviosuly it would be nice to be .11 quicker then I would have won. It was surprising watching the other girls come down afterwards, we thought it was going to be really close and lots of improvements could be made in the second runs. There were some mistakes made... there was that touch, a minor blip but I was pleased all in all.” Men's K1 Semi-Final John Hastings (CAN) made it through to the final, and he made it through with the fastest time of the morning beating the likes of Peter Kauzer, Daniele Molmenti and Alexander Grimm. Alexander Grimm (GER) winner of the heats finished with the second fastest time and Peter Kauzer (SLO) finished third. Big Surprise: More than a few will be surprised to hear that the fastest time of the Men's K1 semi went to a Canadian, John Hastings. Final 1st place Daniele Molmenti (ITA) 92.62 2nd place Lubos Hilgert (CZE) 94.02 3rd place Michael Kurt (SUI) 94.68 Big surprise: Switzerland, Michael Kurt was somewhat of a surprise bronze medallist. The first to run, he had time to get out of the water and watch his competitors while his fate unfolded. Quotes: Daniele Molmenti (ITA) “I was feeling very good today... I did a solid semi-final, I didn't push really hard, I just wanted to do my job and it was good enough to get in the final. Then in the final, I saw the first five athletes and I thought a good solid run without any risks would be enough. I just made the same run as before and it was a really good time. It was really hard for the others to beat me. I think the guys after me heard the time because if Kauzer made two touches it's because he made risks. I think he heard my time and he tried to go over the limit.” Lubos Hilgert (CZE) “I couldn't concentrate enough because of the fans half way down the course but luckily I wasn't too nervous or stressed. So it was a nice clear run, nothing special but it was enough for second place. The support from the crowd was fantastic, I was so happy they came and supported me, it was a great atmosphere here.” Michael Kurt (SUI) “The run was ok, it was not perfect but some parts were really good so I'm happy at the moment. I just need to wait and see what happens.” John Hastings (CAN) “It was fantastic, it was my first final ever. I finished seventh, I'm pleased with that, it's all about gaining experience and if you don't get what you want, which is gold obviously, you get the experience. We have two more World Cups left and one of my goals this year was to get on the podium so hopefully I can use what I've learnt here and get there.” About coming out top in the semi-final, he said, “It was brilliant, I was shocked. I'm sure I was as shocked as everybody who saw my name at the top of the leader board.” When asked if he felt the pressure building up while he waited for his final run, John said, “Surprisingly there was absolutely no pressure on me. This was my first final, my expectations were just to go out there and paddle as well as I could and I really didn't feel any pressure.” In-depths stories of the days events are available on the ICF's website on the following links: http://canoeicf.com/icf/NewsMedia/News/Day-Three-Kayak-Semis.html http://canoeicf.com/icf/NewsMedia/News/Day-Three-Kayak-Finals.html Full results are available on our website: http://canoeicf.com/icf/NewsMedia/News/CSL-WCup- Prague-Results-Feed.html The Official Event website is http://www.slalomtroja.cz/ For more information and picture requests, please email Joanna Greenfield: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The second 2010 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup will be next weekend in La Seu d'Urgell, Spain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GAJCC Long KlipLong. Hard. Tough. Tricky. Cold. Exhausting.
These were some of the one word descriptions of the JCC Long Klip Race hosted from Pipes to Caravan Park, some 38km on Sunday 20 June 2010 – the day before the winter solstice – in what is probably the coldest week experienced in Gauteng for many years!
There were a few other adjectives which can’t be mentioned as they would bounce off your servers as unsuitable ! But the expletives were voiced with pride and triumph by those who finished the exhausting demanding challenge and some of the hardy paddlers enjoying the hard working challenge even called for a repeat event, desperate to find the kind of training one needs in order to improve the overall standards of the Gauteng paddlers, provide a good hard working training session, as well as toughening up the newer breed of canoeists! Not to mention the training required for Berg paddlers which was the main reason the race was hosted at this stage of the year – being the perfect Berg conditions!
Certainly it was cold and frosty at below 0 degrees before the start but predictably by the time the paddlers hoisted boats into the water and sat in the their boats in the increasingly warm sun, the paddle started off pleasantly although the water was certainly icy and those who were unfortunate enough to swim battled to warm up afterwards. It is absolutely vital that paddlers wear the correct kit for winter paddling and the bare minimum should be a thermal and plastic coated chill cheater!
The new section of river recently opened up by Gavin Steyl and his crews of tree clearers was certainly technical and definitely challenging – paddlers had to be wide awake to find their way through the maze of sneaks and lurking saboteur logs and the K2s had a really tough time trying to turn the tight Z bends around the stumps of logs and dead trees, working muscles hard against the currents of the water, pulling on trees branches, humping over submerged logs and in a number of occasions finding themselves stuck in positions where the K2 couldn’t go backwards or forwards and sideways was not an option! Sheer struggle and hard physical work was demanded and while the K1 boats found it less difficult, it was not less challenging.
While Steyl felt strongly that C grade paddlers should not attempt the race as experience in river reading as well as maneuvering through the challenging maze was essential, and there were not marshalls at every potentially dangerous obstacle of which there were many, a number of novice paddlers did take on the race looking earnestly for their points for Fish and not willing to be frightened off from challenges and distances, they certainly had a crash course in how to manage in tricky conditions and learnt an amazing amount – fortunately the river currents were slow and lazy and there was therefore little real danger to paddlers if they were sensible. The few marshalls on duty (including offroad bikers) rushed from point to point to ensure that the low level bridges and pipe bridges were covered by watchful eyes and providing guidance for shooting and portaging. If not in time for the front top paddlers with plenty of experience and knowledge of the river, certainly they were there for the slower, less experienced learners which was much appreciated! A few small weirs plus the Daleside dump into a deep hole brought forth a few gasps as icy water splashed paddlers, and a few portages finished the challenges of the top section (low level bridges and one tree block) and then the fun began from Andre’s farm onwards although for tired chilled paddlers the rapids and the “Crossing” of the stream at Henley Weir were an additional challenge!
An impressive number of 50 boats started the race considering it was Father’s day and mid winter – Dad’s pulled in some favours here! with paddlers from as far afield as the Lowvelders who never shy away from a challenge although used to much warmer climes! There were some 10 odd boat withdrawals due to either boat damage, excessive cold after swimming or just exhaustion and too much challenge and sweeps called a cut off at Andre’s farm which was not quite halfway of 2.5 hours and the last finishers within the cut off time of the full distance finished in 4:51 while the winners time was 2:52!
The winner was Piers Cruickshanks (DAB) also first SV, with Gregory Smith (VIC) 2nd in 2:54 (Been practicing this stretch!), and Michael Mbanjwa in third (SOW) in 2:59:23, followed by Ryan Simonato (JCC) 4th 2:59:24, and Loveday Zondi (SOW) 3:04 in 5th – some recognizable high standard names from Gauteng! The first Sub Master finisher was Gavin Steyl himself (JCC) who having put in the work to open the river up was not going to miss out on the fun of racing it especially since he knows where all the sneaks are and probably left a few in place to ensure a small advantage ! - in 3:13 – 7th place, with Malcolm Stothard (DAB) finishing in 9th place as first Vet in 3:16, and Meyer Steyn (DAB) in 3:37 – 18th position as the first Master.
The first K2 finishers were Gavin Myburgh and Hardus Theunissen (FLO) in 19th and a time of 3:40 also Masters with John and Carrol Evans as next Masters finishing 20th in 3:41 as first Mixed Double in 3:41. There weren’t a lot of mixed doubles as ladies being more sensible are obviously opting for the warmth of home comforts, however Nicolaas Roodt and Erika Taylor-Rabe (DAB) finished 25th in 3:53 and Dennis Carlse and Minnie Kretzschmar were the third Mixed double finishing 41st in 4:33.
The only brave lady finisher was Erichia Nel from Lowveld finishing 40th in 4:27 – quite a temperature change from Lowveld to Gauteng mid winter and goodness knows what bribes and threats convinced her to participate!! Well done lady – we salute you – from afar!!
The older generation of toughened hardy paddlers were once again very visible with age categories splattered throughout the results with more than half of the finishers being Vet and older age groups while Jan Leonard and Graham Forbes (WAT) finished as the only Sub Grand Masters in 30th position in 4:03 while Raymond Pratt (ERK) was the only Grand Master finisher in 33rd position, 4:09.
Once again juniors were in short supply in the cold of mid winter and in such a long tough event, and the only finisher was Danie Botes (CEN) finishing 38th in 4:25 as an Under 16.
The feastmakers who are connected to the Henley Scout group, were back with delicious curry, devine home made hamburgers, egg and bacon rolls as well as hot chocolate and coffee on sale to reward the hungry tired paddlers and families which was greatly appreciated!
Jennie Dallas Jolly Journalist! GCU 082 857 857 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WPSWARTLAND MARATHONIn the spirit of the 2010 World Cup the Annual Swart Land Canoe Marathon was started with the blast of a vuvuzela as the clock struck 10 am on Saturday 19 June by the charismatic chairman of Peninsula Canoe Club , Mark Torrington, who sent 120 paddlers awayt from the start of the 2010 Swartland Canoe Marathon under perfect racing conditions: a full Berg River, sunshine and no wind.
Some extra excitement had been thrown into the mix for the seeded paddlers when Peninsula Canoe Club’s Graeme Solomon, drained after racing hard the previous weekend at the SA Marathon Championships and a week trying to shake off a cold, arrived at the start at Skooltjie bridge to register as a last minute entry. Having registered too late for seeding, he was positioned in the last row of the seeded paddlers from where he put in a terrific charge to chase after the front seeded paddlers which included race favourite of the University of Stellenbosch.
Klei rapid proved to be a mix of adrenaline and swimmers, with some 40% of the field ending up giving the interior of their boats a good rinse here. Oblivious to the mayhem behind him, Graeme Solomon’s herculean efforts had paid off and he was now part of the leading break-away trio with Pierre-André Rabie and Peninsula Canoe Club’s very promising Alasdair Glass. Drama unfolded when the trio approached a tree-block unknown to these three. Solomon put in a burst to lead the group into the block, but then got stuck, showing the two others that it might be a better tactic to do a quick portage which allowed them to then slip past.
Pierre-André Rabie then sped off, dropping Alasdair Glass, who was later again caught by Solomon, who continued to put in another powerful chase to close the 1 minute and 10 second gap Rabie had opened up. Some 6k later Solomon, having dropped Glass in the hard grind, caught Rabie and these two raced together until a tree-block about 5km before Hermon. Solomon was first to the block, hopped out his boat and was doing a seal launch off the tree, when his paddle was inadvertently caught under the front of Rabies’ boat and resulted in a swim, allowing a clean run home for Day 1 Winner Pierre-André Rabie.
Day 2 of the 2010 Swartland Canoe Marathon began with a misty start at Zonquasdrift, and Alasdair Glass soon found that it was his turn to encounter problems in negotiating a tree block and this effectively put paid to his hopes for a finish on the podium.
The terrific tussle at the front continued between Rabie and Solomon, and the two were racing together just after Ysterpen rapid until a well known tree-block. Solomon tried to go through the centre of it, only to get into serious trouble which very nearly destroyed his boat, while Rabie slipped through on the left to gain an unassailable 5 minute lead to assure his position as the overall winner of the 2010 Swartland Canoe Marathon.
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GENERAL NEWSSurfski.info is back!The site had become so slooooow, it was barely usable... But however, we've revamped the site - fed it some high octane fuel, and it's now as fast as... well, it's a delight to use (in my biased opinion!). We've lost the comments (but I can extract them if requested) and some of the links to photos have gone - and will be put back over the coming weeks. But the forum is intact and the speed more than makes up for the inconveniences.
New content: One of the things we've got right is the calendar module - we've got most of the important international surfski races up - and best of all, the module allows you to add your own events to the calendar.
We've got some great pics up in the report on today's Discovery Sunglass Spot race in Durban (won by South African ace Hank McGregor), along with the article on the Positive Caster Rudder - which is arousing a lot of interest and might just change the way rudders are fitted to surfskis in the future.
Lots of stuff coming up too - we've been paddling the new Kayak Centre EOS 660 single ski and the review will be up soon - suffice to say that in our opinion it's a fast ski, but not for beginners... much more detail coming soon.
Race announcements coming up - the Mauritius Ocean Classic will be held from 6 to 11 September and the dates for the Southern Shamaal PE2EL Challenge have been confirmed - 9-12 December...
So - come check out the new site. I'm not quite happy with the layout - but I'm blown away by the speed. All comments and suggestions more than welcome!
Rob Mousley
--------------------------------------------------------------------- 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:- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AQUATIC FANATIC IN JUNE
TX times for the May edition for Aquatic Fanatic. In addition to some surfing there is surfski action from Plett, and some awesome kayaking from the Adidas sickline world tour
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Repairs and surfacing of dirt road to NCC clubhouse at Campsdrift
To: All Canoeing Stakeholders
All persons who have driven along the dirt road to the NCC clubhouse during the rainy season know the torrid conditions through which vehicles have to navigate. Quite frankly, it is a complete nightmare at times with mud, potholes and slush causing not only a hazardous experience, but also contributing to vehicles becoming unnecessarily soiled.
Last year we managed to source a few truck loads of recycled road tar and reinstated the parking areas immediate outside the club house with a compressed tar hard top. I am sure that all will agree that this has resulted in a much improved parking facility with little muddy mess during rainy times.
Recently, Bruno Cullen managed to again source a far larger quantity of recycled tar and persuaded the contractor to drop the tar stone along the length of the access road. The intent now is to continue the ‘tar hard top’ all around the clubhouse and also alone the entire dirt road that joins onto College road.
After being turned down by the PMB municipality (lack of funds), I approached Sandy Davidson and he kindly agreed to carry out this civil works at less than cost and agreed to a sum of R18 000-00. Considering the magnitude of the task and the benefits to be derived, this proposition is an absolute bargain and we have instructed Sandy to proceed as soon as convenient to himself.
Natal Canoe Club will obviously pay Sandy after completion. Natal Canoe Club is however not flush with cash and hence I am appealing to all canoeing stakeholders (paddlers, local canoe clubs, administrators, local authorities and any other interested party) who value this project to make a cash contribution of any amount.
As a gesture of goodwill and commitment to this cause, I am making a personal donation of R1000, so now we only need a further R17 000-00.
Anybody interested in making a donation to please contact Mary Millward on 033 3421528 and I appeal to you to pass on this request to other people who you think may be interested in making a contribution.
Thank you for your interest.
Best regards
Paul Lancaster
Chairperson – Natal Canoe Club
Cell phone: 083 636 0826 ---------------------------------------------- MONEY PLEDGED TO THE ROAD REPAIR FUNDHi John, in response to the above letter from Paul Lancaster regarding the Road to the Canoe Club, we have already been pledged money from the following people. Thank you to them, it is much appreciated. If anyone is interested they can contact me on the below details. Any amount will be appreciated.
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There are quite a lot of outstanding fees owed to Natal Club for boats racks, some for this year, some even for last year. Please make sure you have paid your fees or removed your boat by the middle of July, or it will be removed and sold by the committee. Please also ensure that your boat is in the correct rack and that you are not using somebody else’s rack or any of the spare racks.
Regards
Mary Millward SECRETARY HANSA POWERADE DUSI CANOE MARATHON NATAL CANOE CLUB TEL: 033 3421528, 033 3949994 FAX: 033 3421525, 033 3949994 E-MAIL: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.dusi.org.za www.natalcc.co.za
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Demo Paddles on SALE
M3 Glass x1 R450 M3 Kevlar x1 R750 M3 Kevlar Carbon x1 R850 M3 Full Carbon Race x3 on Carbon shaft R1250 or on Glass shaft R1000. M333 Full Carbon x4 on Carbon shaft R1250 or on Glass shaft R1000 M333 Kevlar x1 R750 M4 Full Carbon Skinny shaft x1 R1000 M5 Full Carbon x3 to be assembled on Fixed or split shafts R1500. (Sprint Blade)
Maxpaddle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello all. Please add to your next mail. I have a stealth fishing ski for sale. It is a white hull and deck with blue seam supa-light ski. It comes with a carbon paddle Asking R6000.00 onco Pls call mark on 0726901300 to view in Pinetown kzn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi john i have a baby eagle for sale Its in very good condition,red,full carbon,t-bar steering and an understern rudder,platform seat. Asking R2000 onco. Thanks James Speed. 084 442 9397 033 330 7397 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it PMBURG --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following are for sale in Joburg area:
2.2 Meter Fibre Glass canoe paddle. Used once. R300.00 Holdfast Bike Carrier. Carries 4 bicycles R600.00 Kids loose bike carrier. Free with bike carrier Thule Roof Racks (for SSangyong) with Canoe carriers R500.00 Towbar Extension (juts out past the spare wheel) R100.00 2 * Wall mounted Bike Racks. Holds 4 Bicycles R100.00
Telephone Leigh. 083 264-2831 anytime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hurricane K1 for Sale
Yellow/Orange and Red deck. Older boat – but still in good condition. Ideal for a beginner or tri-athlete. Has a Knysna K1 foot pump installed – (Cost of pump new +/- R550). Stored in racks at Dabs – Emmerentia Dam – Jhb. Cost – R750.00 Contact – Ian Mountain Cell: 079 888 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR SALE:
KAYAK centre K2 Noka. Excellent Fish River Marathon boat Good river condition Fibreglass with Kevlar Seats R1800 onco (Excl Pumps) Contact Chris 072 1514 010 (Hillcrest - Durban - KZN) Watch World Cup Soccer on the Big Screen. Rent a Projector and screen from Swift Computer Rentals. Phone Bart Fokkens 0n 082 4557934. Durban 031 5723073 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Boats For Sale
Canoe Sport Scorpion K2 – Standard River Construction. Fair condition. Done one Dusi. R2000 Stealth K1 ( Baby Eagle Hull) - Light weight construction flat water training boat with T bar steering and over stern rudder.. – R1000 Baby Eagle – Original Hungarian imported boat. Platform seat, under stern rudder and T bar steering. – R1000 Eagle K2 – Sprint/Marathon boat with over stern rudder. – R2500 River K2 - Knysna Racing Thor K2 with Pumps. New for 2010 Dusi. Damaged in race and professionally Repaired. – R3000
Tim Cornish
O83 660 7229 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanted to buy, I am looking for a K1 Mustang, Cleaver, Excalibur or something similar. Must be in good condition. ----------------------------------------------------------- FOR SALE
1 RENEGADE with Kevlar hull made by Kayak Centre in very good condition: R3000.00
1 Old ACCORD made by Popes : R400.00
Contact Guy Searle 0828997567 Hillcrest, KZN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have the following for sale:
a) Guppy Canoe:bought 2nd hand for R1100;looking for R600 b) 2 Guppy Paddles:bought 2nd hand for R420 each;looking for R200 each c) Standard Paddle:bought 2nd hand for R400;looking for R200 d) 3 childrens life jackets:bought new for R228 each;looking for R120 each e) 1 childs life jacket(large):bought new for R300;looking for R150.
The above can be viewed in Hilton. R1500 for everything! I am selling as moving overseas.
thank you,
Martyn Hay 0839581012. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a Stingray surf-ski and albatross paddle to sell as I am relocating.
If you can help with your data-base and advertising I will really appreciate it .
God bless.
Daniel Du Plessis Chief Executive Officer Solid Light Inc.
+27 83 610 1049 Skype- seaflight2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi John Please can you put in a request in your smalls to see if anyone is selling a predator or a reagle or any boat similar. Looking to do the Fish. They can contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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