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.
It was a day that had the potential to upset the apple cart, however, the class of Andy Birkett and Christie Mackenzie shone through as they both extended their leads in the 2025 Dusi Canoe Marathon men’s and women’s races respectively.
It was business as usual at the front of both the men’s and women’s races on day one of the 2025 Dusi Canoe Marathon with Andy Birkett and Christie Mackenzie winning their respective stages.
VAAL DAM – The former national championship-winning crew of Clint Cook and Wayne Jacobs will be back in a boat together this weekend aiming to claim the 2024 ADG Vaal River Canoe Marathon and regain the South African K2 Championship title.
Upington – A brotherly partnership will turn into a sibling rivalry in the battle for arguably the most prestigious national canoeing title on the Orange River in the Northern Cape this weekend.
Sep 22, 2024
Saskia Hockly and Christie Mackenzie left their best for last on Sunday
Metkovic (Croatia) – Saskia Hockly and Christie Mackenzie left their best for last on Sunday at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Croatia when they overcame the disappointment of pulling out of their respective K1 races to claim a fifth silver medal for Team South Africa.
Sep 21, 2024
Saturday was a day of frustration for Team South Africa at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships
Metkovic (Croatia) – Saturday was a day of frustration for Team South Africa at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Metkovic, Croatia, as they failed to add any medals to their tally of four silvers won over the opening two days.
