CAPE TOWN – In a Prescient Freedom Paddle field packed with stars of the international paddling world, current women's Ocean Racing World Champion Kira Bester stands out as one of the superstars of the race around Robben Island on April 27.
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,...
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,...
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...
CAPE TOWN – Entries have opened for the eighth annual Prescient Freedom Paddle, allowing ocean paddlers the opportunity to book their place on the start line of one of the world's most iconic surfski races on April 27.
CAPE TOWN – With just over two months to go, the field for the 2025 Prescient Freedom Paddle on April 27 is stacking up to include a list of international ocean racing stars befitting the prestigious race around the world-famous Robben Island.
CAPE TOWN – As Cape Town's surfski paddlers prepare for the eighth edition of the Prescient Freedom Paddle, the organisers express their gratitude to their dedicated partners who have helped the event grow into one of Cape Town's most iconic experiences.
CAPE TOWN – The 2025 Prescient Freedom Paddle on April 27 will be the culmination of a big weekend of racing for the country's top surfski paddlers with a strong men's field reflecting the event's importance and also highlighting the strength of South African ocean racing in general.
CAPE TOWN – The entry list for the 2025 Prescient Freedom Paddle on April 27 offers a glimpse into an exciting future for women's paddling in South Africa, with current world champions headlining a strong field of up-and-coming young stars and some experienced old hands.
