[Paddlewise] South African Kayak Races

I received this from the Director of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club,
home of the 1996 sprint events and a major player in racing. I just told
you all I know for sure about the subject.

/begin forwarded info

Please could you kindly forward this race information to any other
overseas email kayak groups you may be associated with, your assistance
would greatly assist the profile of our South Africa Events. 

Firstly, thank you very much to all the international kayakers who have
contacted us and are making their way to Cape Town, SA in April and May
2001 for the events - again to canoe/Kayak and other magazine thanks for
your support. 

For those of you who are competitors in Sea kayaking in a double or
single kayak or surf sit on top type kayak and want to have a wonderful
holiday in Cape Town, South Africa - come over in April or May 2001. A
holiday in South Africa is very reasonable if you are bringing dollars
or pounds sterling. 

The Events: 

SOUTH AFRICA will stage two well organized prestige Ocean Kayak Racing
Events as follows: 


        SOUTH AFRICA - OCEAN KAYAK RACING AT ITS BEST 

        International Events: 

        The Cape Point International Classic: 

Two day and One day international. Cape Point is South Africa's most
southern tip. The coast line is beautiful. The event will start in the
Cape Point Nature Reserve and take the paddlers around the Cape Point
into False bay, finishing at the Simons Town Waterfront.The paddlers
come from the Cold Atlantic side and at the point meet the warm Indian
ocean. 
        Dates: 7,8 April 2001 
        Distance: Two day: 2 x 10 Miles ( 37km total) 
        One day: 37 Km 
        Venue: Cape Town South Africa 
        Part of the SA Navy Festival 

Comments: The race is open to all sea kayaks and racing ocean type
kayaks. The Cape Point is a world landmark and is one of the most scenic
venues in the world. Kayaks can be arranged in South Africa for overseas
competitors.Prize money, medals and other to all finishers. 

For more information: Please contact Multisport Africa at
<mailto:multisport_at_iafrica.com>multisport_at_iafrica.com 

Special travel arrangements are available. The event information will be
soon on
        <http://www.multisport.co.za>www.multisport.co.za 



WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: " King of the Harbor" Long distance. 

Ocean Kayak Racing 

        Date: 06 May 2001 
        Venue: Cape Town , South Africa 
        Hout Bay to the V&A Waterfront finishing with the back drop of
Table Mountain. 

        Distance: 17,6 Miles / 32,6km 

Comments: The event taking place during the world famous BT round the
world yacht challenge during the stop over in the Cape, is open to any
international paddlers who want to have a taste of South Africa and the
beauty of Cape Town. The " King of the Harbor " rough water world
Championship will be South Africa's first and paddlers from across the
globe will be attending including the Chalupsky Brothers. The event a
one day event is along one off South Africa's most scenic coast lines
from Hout Bay to the Cape Town Harbor and passing the world famous
beaches Clifton and Camps Bay. Equipment and Kayaks can be arranged in
South Africa for International paddlers. Prize money, medals and other
will be available. 

For more information: Please contact Multisport Africa at
<mailto:multisport_at_iafrica.com>multisport_at_iafrica.com 
Special travel arrangements are available. 
Contact: Attention Nigel Reynolds 
The event information will be soon on
<http://www.multisport.co.za>www.multisport.co.za 

The events will be filmed for international television networks and
South Africa welcomes your countries attendance. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Kindest Regards 
Nigel Reynolds 
Multisport Africa 
Events Director 
-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
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