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Downwind Mavericks race day
In the middle of June, when paddlers have grown weary of the Cape’s windless winter days, the banter on the local chat group can quickly escalate into a very interesting plot. A restless Young Gun, ever eager for more paddling, passes a glib comment to the SUP...
ICF 2022 SUP – FINALS DAY: All aboard for the final trip on day four
The dawning of the final day brings with it the crescendo of pain and pleasure, a hint of nostalgia, and farewell to friends both old and new. Above all, it must be crowned with a great desire to return home for rest and refreshment from the superhuman efforts of the...
ICF 2022 SUP – TECHNICAL RACES: Buoy turns and muscles burn on day three
The lingering cold weather on day three did nothing to stop the pressure and pace set by the technical race heats! The cold weather had abated, but only to a small degree. The sea was calmer than the day before, but not perfect. Grey sky was still the keeper of the...
ICF 2022 SUP – DISTANCE: Weathering the storm on day two
A sombre grey sky and a fierce wind reset the clocks on day two of the ICF World SUP Champs, causing the organisers to twice amend the start times just to wait out the gusts! It was not necessarily third time lucky for paddlers at the overloaded start lines as the...
ICF 2022 SUP – SPRINTS: Fireworks on day one
The South Africans have stamped their presence on Poland's ICF World SUP championship with a blazing start in the sprint arena and a good few wins to take the paddling world by surprise! Our first athlete in the Men's 40+ lineup today was Murray James. We were...
ICF 2022 SUP – The day before the storm
Boards are inflated, fins are tightened, numbers have been stuck on and athletes are registered. The South African team is ready to take on the ICF 2022 SUP World Championships. In our bright Saffa colours, loud and proud voices and passionate hearts - here's to...