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·       Registration for all the events will start at 08h00 until 08h45, except the Langebaan event (at Kraalbaai), which will start at 09h00 until 09h45.

·       Racing will start at 09h00, except the Langebaan (Kraalbaai) event that will start at 10h00.

·       The age groups for the junior sprint events are u/8, u/10, u/12, u/14, u/16 and u/18 (boys and girls separately).

·       The sprint events will be held over a 1000m, 500m, 200m and 2000m (guppies) / 3000m (u/14, u/16 and u/18)

·       Please note that the various clubs at which the events are hosted are responsible for the time keepers, officials, starter, safety and certificates. 

The exact dates for the following events will be finalized shortly:

·       WCCU Sprints

·       SA Sprints

·       SA Schools Sprints

·       WCCU Marathon Champs

·       SA Marathon Champs

Any queries, please contact Henk Roux on 082 415 5188

Download Pledge Form here

WCCU MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS – 28^TH/29^TH MAY @ MOFAM RESORT, ELGIN

NB: use the code 2000# to get into the gate

K1 MARATHON CHAMPS – 28^TH MAY/K2 MARATHON CHAMPS 29^TH MAY

REGISTRATION FROM 8.30am – 9.30am

RACING STARTS AT 10.00am

Race schedule:

10.00am – U/16 Boys, U/18 Boys, Sub-Vet to SGM men                 5 laps/4 portages             21.5km

10.05am – Grandmasters, Ladies veterans, U/16, U18 Girls           4 laps/3 portages             17.2km

10.10am – Senior Men,                                                                                 7 laps/6 portages             30.1km

10.15am – Senior Ladies,U23 Men and Ladies                                     6 laps/5 portages             25.8km

10.20am – U/14                Boys and Girls                                                    3 laps/2 portages             12.9km

10.25am – U/12                Boys and Girls                                                    2 laps/1 portages             8.6km

10.30am – U/8, U/10      Boys and Girls                                                    1 lap – no portage            4.3km

Directions to Mofam:

• When coming from airport - Take N2 to Somerset West - follow signs to Somerset West but stay on the N2 towards Grabouw (you go over Sir Lowry's Pass) from Cape Town direction
• Remain on N2 (do not turn off) Pass Orchards Coffee Shop on left
• Just after Peregrine Farm Stall (on right), take the Viljoenshoop turn off to your right (signage - Mofam River Lodge & Ski School)
• +- 1,3 km down the road turn right into Appletiser Road - (signage says Mofam River Lodge & Ski School)
• Travel 3km and turn left at Remhoogte Boerdery/Mizpah Boerdery/Mofam River Lodge & Ski School sign
• 2,5km down this road, road forks - take the left fork to Mofam River Lodge & Ski School
• You will pass some packing sheds on your left and tar road becomes dirt road
• Drive for 400m from the fork and you will get to a T-junction, at T-junction turn right (Mofam River Lodge & Ski School sign) and travel for 1,7km
• The road bends sharp to the left, continue left on the sharp bend and on the right you will see a sign - Mofam River Lodge & Ski School - use the code 2000# to get into the gate - proceed down to the water and we will be there to meet you.

Should you get lost, or temporarily disorientated amongst the apple orchards or vineyards, contact WCCU on +27 21 846 8345 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting or +27 82 875 5987 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              

GPS Coordinates:
S 34°13.709min
E 18°59.292min

FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE VENUE:

Letitia Nel

Mofam River Lodge

Tel: 021 846 8345

Fax: 0862950084

Cell: 0832342822

Skype: mofam.reception or +27 21 813 6845

Website: www.mofam.co.za

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Proud Member of the Elgin Valley Tourism Bureau.  The Elgin Valley - Valley of Flowers, Fruit , Fynbos & Wine. Visit our Website www.elginvalley.co.za

NEKKIES – Eilandia K1 PRESIDENTS TROPHY RACE

Saturday, 21 MAY 2011

Registration        : 9h00 – 10h00

                              : at Nekkies Resort   R1 ENTRY FEE PER PERSON.

Start                     : 10h30

                              : at Nekkies Resort

Finish                    : at Eilandia

Distance              : 27 km

Water Level        : low    (Brandvlei Dam is releasing 3 cumecs)

Compulsory       : lifejackets

Advisable             : splash covers (for that small drop just after the start)

: juice  (you’re gonna paddle for 2.5 – 3 hours!!)

Safety                   : there will be a sweep at the back, staying with the slowest paddlers

                              : the weir is going to be dry, so easy portage across

Prerequisite        : River Proficiency Test  

                              : You NEED to be registered , or you will have to pay penalty fee

Prize giving   : at EILANDIA at ±14h00

                        : prizes for all categories

Racing                  : K1, but K2 also welcome

For sale : sorry, bring your own refreshments

Herbert Conradie

Paarl Canoe Club

082 922 7596

NB!! If you leave your car at Nekkies Resort, you will have to pay R11 at the gate.

         MAKE SURE TO PARK YOUR CAR AT THE PARKING AREA JUST ABOVE THE ENTRY GATE FOR SAFETY REASONS