This weekend sees the annual migration of the speices known as "Canoeist" to Cradock for the 30th edition of the Fish River Canoe Marathon.
This year the race hosts SA K2 River Champs, with Stu and his namesaked partner Stu Waterworth representing the KZN team alongside teammates Hank McGregor and Grant van der Walt.
Hank and Grant start favourites to reach Cradock ahead of all challengers, but there will be a fierce tussle for top positions. There are several top local crews as well as 4 international crews on the start list. In fact the only top paddlers missing are the few who have chosen to focus on World Marathon Champs in 2 weeks.
Team Stu are hoping to race for a top 10 position, but with a strong field lining up at Grassridge dam, its gonna be very tough racing for a Gold Medal.
The ladies race is wide open with the withdrawal of Michele Eray due to injury, leaving her would be partner Robyn Kime searching for someone to paddle with.
Stu (Clifton that is...) leaves on wed for Cradock.
Keith's Flyover and Cradock Weir, here we come
As a result the practice will be closed for a few days, but don't worry. Doors will be open again on Monday!
Check facebook and twitter for updates on friday and saturday.
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| Team Stu X2, Stu Waterworth and Stu Clifton at the recent Cafe Fish race |
Hank and Grant start favourites to reach Cradock ahead of all challengers, but there will be a fierce tussle for top positions. There are several top local crews as well as 4 international crews on the start list. In fact the only top paddlers missing are the few who have chosen to focus on World Marathon Champs in 2 weeks.
Team Stu are hoping to race for a top 10 position, but with a strong field lining up at Grassridge dam, its gonna be very tough racing for a Gold Medal.
The ladies race is wide open with the withdrawal of Michele Eray due to injury, leaving her would be partner Robyn Kime searching for someone to paddle with.
Stu (Clifton that is...) leaves on wed for Cradock.
Keith's Flyover and Cradock Weir, here we come
As a result the practice will be closed for a few days, but don't worry. Doors will be open again on Monday!
Check facebook and twitter for updates on friday and saturday.
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