Bester and Hill take the titles
DURBAN — Youth and experience triumphed at the singles races of the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban on Sunday, with Australian Cory Hill taking his fourth men’s title and Kira Bester repeating her win from 12 months ago in the 34km race from the Durban Undersea Club to Westbrook. 23-year-old Bester from […]
Fenn & Hockly give SA a strong start
DURBAN — The ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships began with drama and a South African clean-sweep of major mixed doubles titles on Saturday – which the local singles paddlers hope is a precursor to a flood of medals at the main singles event on Sunday. The first race of the Championships, the mixed doubles […]
Safety Briefing
A quick recap of the safety meeting. The SS2 race will start at 8am on Saturday. The mixed doubles will be sent off first. All other categories will be sent off 15 mins later. Check in will open at 6.30. The following will be checked: PFD that has been tested, A leash, A cell phone […]
Maps & Race Co-Ordinates
These are the maps and coordinates for Saturday’s and Sunday’s days of racing. NOTE: The buoys at the half-way points will be approximately 400m from backline. Any paddler who does not pass on the land side of these buoys will be disqualified. You will be monitored by SafetTRX and there will be a camera on […]
Thursday Line Up & SS2 Partners
After the compulsory race briefing all athletes are encouraged take refreshments before lining up for the Parade of Nations at 3pm. Parade of Nations:Join us in celebrating unity, culture, and sport!Spectators, friends, and family are warmly encouraged to line the promenade and cheer on our incredible teams as they make their way through the Parade of Nations […]
Official Training Day
Wednesday is the official training day. Two safety boats will be provided. Check in is at 9am on the beach. Compulsory PFD, leash, Safetrx. The proposed course (subject to sea conditions) is out to sea, past the Southern Breakwater and then across the river mouth and back. Please try to stay together in small groups, […]
Timing, Training & Fun Race
Good morning fine athletes, some admin and information for Tuesday, 14th October: Firstly, those of you who registered yesterday would have received your timing chip. These are massively important. The number on the chip is unique to you. You must keep it until after your last race, where you must hand it in. Lost chips […]
Registration Times & Checklist
Monday (October 13th) is the first day of registration, which will be open from 12h00 until 16h00, and at the same time on Tuesday. Wednesday registration times are 10h00 to 16hoo and from 09h00 until 14h00 on Thursday. All registration will only take place at the Durban Undersea Club (DUC) at the Point Water Sports […]
Boat Storage @ “The Void”
Things are getting very busy in the boat storage and set up area. Hundreds of boats from manufacturers have arrived. We have made 10 sets of ski racks (see photo) that have been left in the area (which we have nicknamed “The Void”). These may be used by anyone to set up boats and put […]
Durban Harbour Safety
Durban Harbour is a working harbour and there is a strict protocol we all have to follow. We are allowed to cross the harbour mouth but otherwise may NOT paddle in the Shipping channel (area marked in RED on map). If there is a group wanting to cross the harbour mouth you are advised to […]