CAPE TOWN – The potent field of the country's top surfski paddlers are looking forward to ideal conditions for the 2024 Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on Saturday.Unlike 2023, when race organisers were worried the event may have to be cancelled in the days leading up to the event, and competitors battled strong winds and tough conditions, the 2024 race looks like providing perfect conditions for a compelling race for arguably the country's premier surfski title.The weather is forecast to be 15 to 20km/h winds from the start at Oceana Power Boat Club toward Robben Island, giving...
CAPE TOWN – The potent field of the country's top surfski paddlers are looking forward to ideal conditions for the 2024 Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on Saturday.Unlike 2023, when race organisers were worried the event may have to be cancelled in the days leading up to the event, and competitors battled strong winds and tough conditions, the 2024 race looks like providing perfect conditions for a compelling race for arguably the country's premier surfski title.The weather is forecast to be 15 to 20km/h winds from the start at Oceana Power Boat Club toward Robben Island, giving...
Couple goals: Family win for McGregors at Prescient Freedom Paddle
CAPE TOWN – Hank and Pippa McGregor proved to be the power couple of South African paddling as they notched up respective wins in the men's and women's races at the 27km Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on Saturday.Hank and Josh Fenn were far to strong for their rivals as they crushed all opposition in a display of power paddling up front to finish in a time of 1:58:14. They were followed home two minutes and 43 seconds later by Uli Hart and Wayne Jacobs with Matt Coetzer and Luke Jean le Roux, Jasper Mocke and...
Couple goals: Family win for McGregors at Prescient Freedom Paddle
CAPE TOWN – Hank and Pippa McGregor proved to be the power couple of South African paddling as they notched up respective wins in the men's and women's races at the 27km Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on Saturday.Hank and Josh Fenn were far to strong for their rivals as they crushed all opposition in a display of power paddling up front to finish in a time of 1:58:14. They were followed home two minutes and 43 seconds later by Uli Hart and Wayne Jacobs with Matt Coetzer and Luke Jean le Roux, Jasper Mocke and...
