Paddle Challenge 2011

henkdewet

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Paddle Challenge 2011: What's all the fuss about?

 

Hi everyone.

 

I would like you to take the time to read the following surrounding the Paddle Challenge event and what it is all about…

 

The Paddle Challenge 2011 is an event that came about due to certain individuals appetite for adventure and the need to support something worthwhile supporting…

 

We had the idea of undertaking a long distance paddle over a couple of days and fish along the way; and adventure quite attractive to any Kayak Fisherman. In addition to the adventure itself, we decided to make it a fundraiser of some sort, not having a particular charity or institution in mind at the time.

 

Once the concept of the event was established the process of searching and selecting a beneficiary started… with Save Vetch’s Beach as the first beneficiary of the Paddle Challenge event.

 

The guys from the SVA ( consisting of members from Durban Paddle Ski Club, Durban Ski Boat Club, Durban Undersea Club, Point Yacht Club, Durban Surfing Community and general members of the public who has an interest in preserving the beach)

are fighting a cause at their own cost and reputation, not being recognised and appreciated by the majority of the people who will benefit, should they be successful in their quest.

 

Hence we decided that the Paddle Challenge will be an  effective tool in generating the support they deserve, thus selected the SVA is the initial beneficiary of the Paddle Challenge.

 

Over and above the beneficiary of the 2011 event and the controversy surrounding the Point Development; we want to establish the Paddle Challenge brand to ensure an annual event supported by Paddlers and Kayak Fisherman, that gives back to the community.

If this is achieved then every participant can proudly say that he or she was part of something great!

 

So I urge every reader to consider getting involved in this event, whether it be for the competition between friends or clubs, to support the current cause or just to be part of something greater than just today…

 

Maybe we’ll paddle from Richards Bay to Durban next year, or Kosi to Cape Town… But we need the support of every person with a boat and paddle.

 

Please send this on to anyone who might be interested in participating or support the Paddle Challenge in any way.

 

Many thanks and regards,

 

Henk

 
 

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Paddle Challenge 2011 - What's the weather doing.. (25 and 26 June 2011)[/b]

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I have been watching the Guru like a Hawk....[/b]

 

and so far so good…! Looks like the weather might be on our side this weekend looking at the wind, wind direction and forecast for rain, however the swell might put the Challenge into the Paddle Challenge!

 

Otherwise it’s sunny skies and hopefully some great fishing.

 

5 Days to go Guys… Get those entries in book your place to enjoy this epic event with us!

 

Check out our website www.paddlechallenge.co.za which have been updated with sponsors and prizes and download your entry form one time!

 

 
 

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There is much banter going on around the swell and wind forecast for this weekend and right now as it stands unfortunately it looks like it’s not going to be in our favour.

 

That being said we are holding a committee meeting later today to make a decision and once that is done we will through all the various channels advise everyone. Unfortunately this is out of our control and due to the unique nature of this event safety is our No1 priority.

 

The event will still definitely go ahead if it can’t this weekend we just need to establish a plan B and will advise everyone accordingly.

 

In meantime guys:

 

Check out our website www.paddlechallenge.co.za which have been updated with sponsors and prizes and download your entry form!

 

Later...
 
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