for the outsider inside of you
Falling out of a surfski is not the most fun, and getting back in quickly and safely with as little fuss as possible is priority. The MOCKE Paddle Leash makes it a whole heap less complicated as you don’t have to worry about letting go of your paddle.
On 01 June 2013, the global environmental initiative Paddle for the Planet will be taking place in approximately 24 countries around the world in an effort to raise awareness and funds for marine conservation. Dawid & Nikki Mocke are supporting this initiative, and you can join them at Fish Hoek to show your support.
In Cape Town MTB circles, people talk about cycling up to the Constantiaberg Mast, known simply as The Mast, as a kind of rite-of-passage. Likewise, in surfski paddling you must complete what is considered by many to be the finest downwind track: The Miller’s Run. Sunday afternoon, 03 March 2013 was a beautiful warm summer’s day featuring decent swell, and most importantly: 32 knots of wind travelling in a South-south-easterly direction.
The Sea Dog Paddle Series is held every Friday at 18h00 at Fish Hoek Beach at the Fish Hoek Lifesaving Club. The motley crew that pitch up on the beach each Friday adhere to the tag-line “Never Cancelled”. This was how I got back into paddling in 2012 in preparation for Totalsports Challenge 2013.
I am in a huge hurry to get loads of surfski training in before Totalsports Challenge 2013 in January. Because of the inherent danger of being on the ocean, I am ready to jump at any opportunity to get some paddling done.
I am determined to take part in Totalsports Challenge 2013, so I went to try out some surfskis at Fish Hoek Beach courtesy of The Paddling Centre. If you are keen on getting into some paddling, Dawid and Nikki Mocke and their team are the ticket: friendly, knowledgeable service from world champ paddlers!
