Well I have to say we had the most brilliant paddle on Wednesday - I'd even call it an Epic paddle. For two reasons: it was that fabulous and all seven paddlers on the trip, by sheer coincidence, were in Epics. We headed to the lighthouse and from there surfed the 1ft swells back to Seaforth from where Margaret was followed by a playful jumping seal all the way to Windmill Beach. Complete darkness fell as we began our return to Simon's Town and the best was yet to come as we entered a red tide area and all the way back our way was lit by the most beautiful phosphoresence. We didn't want it to end!
There is a Friday Full Moon Paddle with Coastal Kayak so call them if you want to join in.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Cape Point Sunday 27th May
A stunning winter's day paddle in Cape Town. Warm, no wind and flat calm seas at the put-in but big and choppy swells at Cape Point for the 15 paddlers who made the trip. For 5 or 6 of them it was their first time at the Point and they were "stoked" - that's Trish celebrating "losing her virginity". Note on the map of the route we took how it registers the little sidetrack into the cave.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
WINTER SERIES KAYAK RACES - begins in May
RACE DATES 2007
Sundays - May 13th, June 10th, July 22nd, August 19th, September 16th, October 14th
Start time is 9.30am and races will be at either Long Beach Simon's Town or Seaforth Beach - the location will be notified in an email closer to the race date, and on this blog.
This year the single kayak races will be categorised by kayak size which will even the playing (paddling?) field and make it more competitive for those in less speedy craft.
A Category: All kayaks above 4.8m and below 22kg in weight - e.g. Epic 18 and 16ft, Skua, Swift.
B Category: Kayaks between 4m and 5.5m and above 22kg - eg Contour 480 and 450, Malachite, Pelican, Napali, Solo.
C Category: Kayaks below 4m - e.g. Acadia 370.
Doubles: No gender or boat type differentiation
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the season to the winners and runners-up in each category as well as for the most improved paddler. Best 4 results of the 6 races is the likely format.
As usual there will be long and short courses and for those who have only recently taken up the sport may we remind you that our races are more about the fun and camaraderie of paddling rather than the winning. The Olympic spirit of taking part is the most important thing. A separate email will be sent prior to the race with more details concerning rules, registration and courses.
Sundays - May 13th, June 10th, July 22nd, August 19th, September 16th, October 14th
Start time is 9.30am and races will be at either Long Beach Simon's Town or Seaforth Beach - the location will be notified in an email closer to the race date, and on this blog.
This year the single kayak races will be categorised by kayak size which will even the playing (paddling?) field and make it more competitive for those in less speedy craft.
A Category: All kayaks above 4.8m and below 22kg in weight - e.g. Epic 18 and 16ft, Skua, Swift.
B Category: Kayaks between 4m and 5.5m and above 22kg - eg Contour 480 and 450, Malachite, Pelican, Napali, Solo.
C Category: Kayaks below 4m - e.g. Acadia 370.
Doubles: No gender or boat type differentiation
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the season to the winners and runners-up in each category as well as for the most improved paddler. Best 4 results of the 6 races is the likely format.
As usual there will be long and short courses and for those who have only recently taken up the sport may we remind you that our races are more about the fun and camaraderie of paddling rather than the winning. The Olympic spirit of taking part is the most important thing. A separate email will be sent prior to the race with more details concerning rules, registration and courses.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
HERMANUS TO STANFORD RACE
It was a very disappointing kayak turnout but the three of us who did - Derek, Paul and Guido - had a great time. There were around 150 entrants on a perfect day. It was cloudy and there was no wind whatsoever so conditions were ideal. We set off down the lagoon toward the sea for a k, turned round a bouy and paddled up lagoon toward the river. Water was low so the portage was almost a kilometer but having a light Epic like I do, it was no real problem. Paul and Guido were in much heavier plastics so my hat is off to them for doing the whole race as well as they did. There were even two dragon boats in the race so imagine what their portage was like! The river passage itself is very calm, with reeds on both sides and the occasional house on the shore. After the race most paddlers went to the Birkinhead brewery for a dop and a braai.
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