Wrap-up October 2012
I am finally full-swing back into training, running, cycling and swimming. In addition to all that I have started paddling in preparation for the 2013 Totalsports Challenge. It really helps…
Best 4 Surfski Series 2012
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…
My Garmin wish-list
It is rumoured that triathletes are perfectionists, and tend to demand a lot from themselves and from their gear. Garmin's Forerunner 910XT firmly targets this market, and whilst I am…
My Slanghoek Triathlon 2012
The Slanghoek Triathlon is another race I had heard mentioned many times. Iqela Events did not fail to produce the goods, and a superbly organised day saw a great turnout…
My First Sea Dog Paddle Series race
Feeling very brave, and desperately in need of time on the ocean in my new Fenn Swordfish, I shot through to Fish Hoek after work on Friday for my first…
Fenn Swordfish Surfski
So, after a morning of testing out some surfskis with the help of the awesome guys from The Paddling Centre (thanks Dawid and Gary), I decided that the Fenn Swordfish…
Desert Classic Riverbed Cycle Challenge in KTFP, a letter from Isaac Jocum
Further to my post on Sporting events in National Parks, here is a letter from Isaac Jocum, a registered professional Natural Scientist, reproduced here with his kind permission. Please take…
Namaqua Quest 2013
"Namaqua Quest 2013. 4 days - 120km: Run through the world's most spectacular natural flower display and over ancient mountains on paths never used before. S.A.'s most beautiful and unique…
Thule roofracks
I fitted Thule roofracks to my Audi A3 in preparation for buying a surfski. Once again, I am not blown away by Thule's product. Thule seems to have a stranglehold…
Sporting events in National Parks
The Otter African Trail Run takes place annually in the Tsitsikamma Section of the SANParks run Garden Route National Park. Before entering the 2010 event, I had an enlightening chat…