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DO NOT MISS OUT!!

Just ten days to go until entries open for the 2027 N3TC Drak Challenge!!

#FeelTheRush

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A spectacular carnival opening ceremony to kick off the action on the water. Livestream is through @planetcanoe and the time difference is 5 hours behind us.

Best wishes to the team 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

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We caught up with Kira Bester after her great result at World Champs and asked her to give us a few tips for downwind paddling.

You’re guaranteed to have at least half of the STBB Cape Point Challenge race course be downwind, so these could be super helpful for training as well as race day.👉🏽

We also look forward to having Kira back on the start line this year to defend her 2025 title. Things are heating up!

#capepointchallenge #surfski #oceanracing #downwind

1. Keep reminding yourself where you’re going. Know your line from A to B and keep checking it as you paddle. You’ll move off that line to catch and link runs, but always redirect towards where you’re intending to finish.

2. Use the small runs to catch the bigger ones. Generally, you’re using the smaller wind swell to build enough speed to catch the bigger, primary swell. Those little runs help you get onto the bigger ones, so don’t overlook them.

3. Take liquids and fuel, and start drinking early. People often underestimate how tiring a downwind can be. If you’re doing a 20 km paddle and know you’ll be out for over an hour, plan accordingly. Start drinking and fuelling early so you still have the energy to catch runs towards the end.

4. Tilt your pedals slightly more towards you. This is something people often overlook. Everything around you is constantly moving, and you only have a brief moment to react. Tilting your pedals slightly towards you can make the steering more responsive, helping you change direction quickly and move with the runs.

5. Try a slightly shorter paddle than you’d use on flat water. You want to be able to pick up your cadence quickly to catch runs and keep your boat speed up. A slightly shorter paddle, and potentially a smaller blade, can make that easier. For example, I use a 675 Orka blade at 206 cm for downwinds, but on flat I use the same blade at 208 cm.

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MARATHON : World Championships 🇦🇷

The National Team members gathered last night for an official team dinner ( and pic )
What a great opportunity to bond before the games begin 🇿🇦🇿🇦

Stay tuned for races schedules and updates

@kzn_canoeing
@officialpaddlesporteasterncape
@paddlesport_gauteng
@westerncapecanoeunion

@sportsouthafrica
@gsport4girls
@officialteamrsa
@goodthingsguy

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Day 1 of The canoe Marathon World Champions 🛶
@worldchampionshipsguale2026 worldchampionshipsguale2026
@munigchu
@planetcanoe
@federacionargentinadecanoas

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Paddles up, helmets on, and full speed ahead! 🛶💥 The KZN Guppy League Junior Kayak Cross was pure chaos in the best way possible today. These young paddlers bring all the energy and zero fear! ⚡️🔥

Congratulations to Jadene coming 3rd 🥉

#KZNGuppyLeague #JuniorKayakCross #GuppyPower #KZNCanoeing #KayakCross NextGenPaddlers SouthAfricaCanoeing

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65 adventurous kids aged 6–12 racing head-to-head down a beautiful stretch of the Lions River! 🦁

Our KZN Guppy League junior-level kayak cross event was a day we’ll be talking about for a long time to come. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these young paddlers! 💪🇿🇦

A huge thank you once again to everyone who made this event possible, especially the parents, volunteers, coaches and the South African slalom community! 🙏

🎥 Jon Hulett @hulettphotography

@kzn_canoeing @paddlesportsa @donwewege

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MARATHON: World Championships 🇦🇷

Hamish rounds off a whirlwind international year with a full compliment of Marathon races in Argentina 🇦🇷
Both the Short and Long Course K1s as well as the K2 event with young Keegan, is going to be action packed and nail biting 🔥🔥

All the best @hamishlovemore 🇿🇦

@kzn_canoeing
@dolphincoastpaddlers

📸 @kenfinphoto

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MARATHON: World Championships 🇦🇷

Wishing Clint everything of the best as he joins partner Uli in the Senior K2 clash of all clashes in Argentina.

Go for it @clint.cook91 🇿🇦

@kzn_canoeing
@dolphincoastpaddlers

📸 @kenfinphoto

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MARATHON: World Championships 🇦🇷

Keegan’s last year as a Junior and chance to medal in back to back Worlds in this category.
He will have K1 Short and Long course chances to do just that 🔥

Teaming up with Hamish for the Senior Men K2 is going to be an incredible way to end off a Worlds tour 🇿🇦

Go for it @keegs_vogt

@kzn_canoeing
@maritzburg_college_

📸 @kenfinphoto

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MARATHON: World Championships 🇦🇷

Wishing Bridgitte all the very best for her pursuit of medals in both the K1 Short and Long Course Senior events.

Go for it @bridgittehartley 🇿🇦

@kzn_canoeing
@kwazulunatalcanoeclub

📸 @kenfinphoto

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🌊2 MONTHS TO GO 🌊

With the first qualifier done and dusted, just two months separate you from the start line at this years STBB Cape Point Challenge. The race is set to be a fierce one, and resolve will be tested as all the brave paddlers take on one of the most iconic ocean paddling races in the world.

Will you be lining up for the ultimate paddling challenge? If you haven’t signed up yet, head to the link in our bio for more info and to enter.

See you on the start line!💪🏽

#surfski #oceankayak #oceanracing #capepointchallenge #downwind

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