Dabs News
Here we share all Dabulamanzi’s news so that we can honour our paddlers, share the excitement of the activities that happen on and off the water and relive our favourite memories.
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Dabs news: Beyond our Borders
This weekend’s race was beyond our borders, on the other side of the Boerewors Curtain, there in Centurion, by Rietvlei Dam. It was damn cold, overcast, windy and not overly pleasant, but 45 boats still lined up at the start. As expected Wayne and Brad took the win....
Dabs news – Winter Training
Snow fell in Jo’burg on Monday morning, for the first time in over a decade. It wasn’t heavy but it still created much excitement, and with this, winter really became real. It was so cold that Marky Mark couldn’t get out of bed for the Tuesday school. Without his...
Dabs News: Tripping, Biking, Berg and Sprint Stuff
Last Sunday was a cold winter’s morning, but that didn’t deter a bunch of our Dabs Darlings who went on a Vaal trip with some old river dogs. This was them before they set off: Gabby, Caren, Claudia, Renschi, Sarah, Pippa, Sylvia, Kevin, Gavin, Peter, Michelle,...
Dabs news: Surfski, TT & Punishment
Down in Durban, it was the King of the Bay race last weekend. It’s a race with a difference in that this is one of the few opportunities where one can paddle out of the Durban harbour mouth. Well done to Tex and Gary for flying the Navy’s flag and for coming second in...
Dabs news – Dabs Dominators and Dabs Gees
It’s not news and if you didn’t know, then where have you been? But how could we not do a write up on our this. Following the SA Champs in St Francis, 21 paddlers were selected to represent South Africa at the World Marathon Champs in Vejen Denmark, of which 6 are...
Dabs news – Winter, Marathon and Surfski Champs Weekend
Winter arrived properly in the second week of June, but that didn’t deter the stalwarts of the Tuesday Morning School as about 15 braved the near subzero temperature before sunrise while the sensible remained in slumber. With most of our racing snakes being out of...
Dabs news – Surfski, AGM and Comrades News
As predicted, the Turtle (Moelslang Moz) Tour didn’t disappoint. Those who went were stoked to have been. The general feedback was that it was incredible, the best ocean paddling ever; the currents were just amazing the weather was perfect. Plus the guys now have cool...
Dabs news – Dabs Paddler of the Year Information & Other Club Stuff
Hello again. We are introducing a new points system for the Dabs Paddler of the Year; based on sprints, marathons and river races at international, national and provincial levels. Attached is a spreadsheet as an example that details the applicable events and races...
Dabs news – Dabs Derakane Winter Time Trial Series
Stop fighting it. Winter is here and Dabulamanzi knows exactly how to tackle this... A Time Trial Series, a challenge, prizes, OBS and delicious foods. Make sure to tick down 8 Thursday Time Trials to qualify for the exclusive DABS Hooded Towel. The Series is running...
Dabs news – The Dabs Marathon and More
The fifth round of the Gauteng Marathon Series was hosted by Dabulamanzi on Saturday. After a grey, cold and wet week the sun shone on us. The guppies did their race (along with some old man wearing headphones who stoically stayed on the same course) and then the main...