Event Schedule

TYPEDAYDATE (October)TIMEDETAILS
SurfskiSaturday11th16h00Pirates/Umhlanga/Pirates Race (the oldest sursfski race in the world): Pre race registration and equipment check @ DUC
SurfskiSunday12thTBCPirates/Umhlanga/Pirates Surfski Race (22km) @ Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club. Entries at PSA Entry Portal
Walking TourSunday12th09h00Durban Walking Tours @ DUC to Whaling Station: Video / Website
Walking TourMonday13th09h30Durban Walking Tours @ DUC to Point: Video / Website
Education LectureMonday13th10h00@ DUC. “Should I stay or should I go?” The fascinating journeys of sharks along our coastline and beyond by Dr. Chantel Elston: Marine Scientist and Conservationist with the Oceanographic Research Institute, SAAMBR.
Education LectureMonday13th10h45@ DUC. "Saving Sea Turtles": Incredible stories of rescue, rehabilitation, release and tracking of sea turtles along our coastline and beyond. Maryke Musson: Marine Conservationist and Adventurer based at SAAMBR.
SurfskiMonday13th12h00-16h00Registration office open @ DUC
Shebeen PaddleMonday13th15h00@ DUC. Contact: Dax @ +27 83 779 0056
NSRI tourMonday13th17h00Tour and get-together at the NSRI base (leave from DUC) and then dinner at Robsons Real Beer. Details / Booking
SurfskiMonday13thAll DayUnofficial training
Surf SessionsTuesday14th08h30-11h30I hour sessions: 6 boats from Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club. 3 coaches per session. We supply skis. Contact: Linton Hope to book slot 083 515 4995
Education LectureTuesday14th10h00@ DUC. Dr Geremy Cliff, Marine Scientist and well-known shark researcher, will share some incredible insights on sharks and whales along the KZN coastline.
Brewery TourTuesday14th12h00-13h00Craft Beer tour and tasting with brewmaster Paul of ‘That Brewery’ @ Robson’s Brewery, Point Waterfront (a short walk from DUC). Cost: R180pp. Max per tour: 15 people. Details
SurfskiTuesday14th12h00-16h00Registration office open @ DUC
Walking TourTuesday14th12h00Durban Walking Tours @ DUC to Point: Video / Website
SurfskiTuesday14th16h00Out & Back Race: Entries at PSA Entry Portal. ContactL Janet: : +27 83 288 0091
Surf SessionsWednesday15th08h30-11h30I hour sessions: 6 boats from Pirates Surf Lifesaving Club. 3 coaches per session. We supply skis. Contact: Linton Hope to book slot 083 515 4995
SurfskiWednesday15th09h00Official Training Day @ DUC: Out & Back course (northerly direction only). Safety boats will be provided.
Walking TourWednesday15th09h30Durban Walking Tours @ DUC to Point: Video / Website
SurfskiWednesday15th10h00-16h00Registration office open @ DUC
Brewery TourWednesday15th12h00-13h00Craft Beer tour and tasting with brewmaster Paul of ‘That Brewery’ @ Robson’s Brewery, Point Waterfront (a short walk from DUC). Cost: R180pp. Max per tour: 15 people. Details
SurfskiWednesday15th16h00Team managers meeting
SurfskiThursday16th9h00-14h00Registration office open @ DUC
Geriatskis PaddeThursday16th09h00@ DUC. Contact: Dax @ +27 83 779 0056
Brewery TourThursday16th12h00-13h00Craft Beer tour and tasting with brewmaster Paul of ‘That Brewery’ @ Robson’s Brewery, Point Waterfront (a short walk from DUC). Cost: R180pp. Max per tour: 15 people. Details
SurfskiThursday16th14h00Compulsory pre-race briefing for all participants @ DUC
SurfskiThursday16th15h00Assembly for the parade of nations
SurfskiThursday16th16h00Opening Ceremony @ DUC
SurfskiThursday16thAll DayUnofficial training
SurfskiSaturday18th08h00SS2 World Championship
DUC to Amanzimtoti
6am Check In Starts
SurfskiSunday19th09h00SS1 World Championship
DUC to Westbrook
6am Check In Starts
SurfskiSunday19th15h00Medal Ceremony followed by After Party @ DUC
SurfskiSaturday25thTBCBiogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race in East London (SS1 provisionally on Saturday).
SurfskiSunday26thTBCBiogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race in East London (SS2 provisionally on Sunday).