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...
Paddling Superstar Hank McGregor
DURBAN – In just over a month's time the country's elite surfski paddlers will be fighting for South African titles at the 2024 SA Surfski Championships off the coast of Durban, but the top contenders will be forgiven for having an eye on glory on the world stage.The field that is sure to be loaded with an excess of South Africa's international stars, including a surplus of elite and age group World Championship medallists that includes Hank McGregor, Josh Fenn, Matt Fenn, Nic Notten, Kenny Rice, Uli Hart, Kira Bester, Melanie Van Niekerk,...
DURBAN – In most elite sporting events, when an athlete reaches the age of 46, he is considered well past it and is there to just make up the numbers, even if there is still the desire to participate.In the world of surfskiing and canoeing there is one outstanding exception: Multiple World Champion Marathon Canoeist Hank McGregor is a legend in the sport, and at 46 he is still sharp, fit and as eager to win as he always has been. McGregor has multiple paddling accolades and titles to his name and he hopes to add another at the South African Surfski Champs in Durban on July...
DURBAN – Cape Town' Kira Bester is hoping for some bad weather as she prepares to defend her South African Surfski Championship title in Durban this weekend.
DURBAN – This weekend's South African Surfski Championships in Durban will have an extra edge with a bit of extra motivation for the top competitors over an above national titles.
DURBAN – Hank McGregor and Kira Bester have their sights set on bigger things when they defend their titles at the Euro Steel SA Surfski Championships presented by Fenn in Durban on Sunday.
DURBAN – There were no surprises on the opening day of the 2024 Euro Steel SA Surfski Championships presented by Fenn, with the two favoured crews grabbing the doubles titles on a flat sea off Durban on Saturday.
EAST LONDON – The Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race on November 2-3 will see a lucrative extra incentive for reigning champions Hank McGregor and Kira Bester when they defend their titles in East London.
Madeira Island – The South African surfski racing team will be looking to upgrade a few medals and maintain their reputation as the world's top country when they take part in the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Champs in Madeira Island on Friday and Saturday.
Madeira Island – The South African surfski team dominated the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships at Madeira Island on Friday with victories in five out of the six major championship races, while five and six SA paddlers finished within the top ten overall in the men's and women's events respectively.
EAST LONDON – The Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race will see a huge showdown for bragging rights in the men's event from a potent entry of all South Africa's top paddlers, and an Australian interloper thrown in to add to some intrigue on November 2-3.
EAST LONDON – A strong field of world beaters – headlined by three recently crowned World Champions – will line-up to compete for the women's title at the Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race in East London on Saturday and Sunday.
EAST LONDON – As the weekend weather predictions stabilise in the Eastern Cape, a top-quality field is preparing to battle for one of the most sought-after titles on the South African paddling circuit at the Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race on Saturday and Sunday.
Wilson's victory was loudly celebrated by the local spectators, and nobody can begrudge her the win, but her race to the title was made a little easier by a major error by defending champion Kira Bester.
Wilson's victory was loudly celebrated by the local spectators, and nobody can begrudge her the win, but her race to the title was made a little easier by a major error by defending champion Kira Bester.
EAST LONDON – Saturday's singles race winner, Jade Wilson, wrapped up a perfect weekend at the Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race on Sunday when she and fellow East London local Nix Birkett successfully defended their doubles title in the 17km race from Nahoon to Yellow Sands.
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.
