Dabs News

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Well, that was an awesome Umko race weekend, with a whole lot of fantastic firsts.    28 Dabs guys flew our flag, and all who went, finished; so that was probably a first. Respect to Belkie and Mike Barry who limped home almost last on day 2 in a crippled craft,...

So much fun was had, on what was a beautiful summers afternoon at Dabs. First up was a 400m K2 race where the driver was blindfolded and the back seat paddler had to give directions, which proved to be harder than one would have thought. MJ, aka SwemJay, and his...

A Dusi with lots of differences, one that won’t easily be forgotten. This year’s race didn’t start in Pietermaritzburg, and it didn’t even start near a river, instead it started on a polo field at the Bishopstowe Country Club with a 3km run down to the Msunduzi –...

DON’T BE SCARED HIGH ALTITUDE SURF SKI CHAMPS   Hosted by Dabulamanzi Canoe Club 11 March 2023, at 3pm WEATHER· Every indication of a great beach day with a swirling downwind and massive swell. DRESS CODE · Think island! Baggies, bikinis, speedos and G-strings....

Written by Clive Evans. The Drak Challenge, a fantastic river, a beautiful part of our country, a great vibe – one of the best races on the calendar. 27 and a half Dabs Characters flew our flag, 25 finished. Top of the pile was young Brad Boule who was stoked to...

Congratulations to two of our Canoe Polo players who have been selected to represent the Canoe Polo Junior Development Tour at the Canoe Polo Junior International Championships (JIC) in Belfast, Ireland in July 2023.  The Championships take place every second year...

The Vaal River Canoe Marathon is back on the calendar and the Gauteng paddlers can't be more happy about it. 26 & 27 November 2022 - book it out!  All paddlers are invited to take part in this two day race on the epic and clean Vaal River where you can be assured...

Despite the very best efforts from the organisers to avoid any risk for the Land Owners and Farmers in the area due to the current Foot & Mouth issue, the decision has been taken to cancel the race for 2022. Learn more about the Foot-and-Mouth Disease below and...