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.
If you have a story to share, send it to dabulamanzimedia@gmail.com .
Dabs News – Magic Moments for the Masters at the Metković Marathon Champs
The 2024 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships unfolded in the stunning city of Metković, Croatia, kicking off with the Masters division. South Africa was represented by 30 competitors among 25 countries, finishing second in numbers only to Spain but leading the way...
Dabs News – Winter Winners, Dabs Open Day & Marathon Plays
The last of the Dabs Derakane Winter Time Trials took place on Thursday evening, and with this we had 83 proud and pleased paddlers who won well-deserved Dabs Puffer Jackets. Thank-you to the resin guys Steve Beal and Mark Reddy from KZNR for supporting our sport –...
Dabs Open Day 31 August 2024
Join Us for an Exciting Open Day at Dabulamanzi Canoe Club! Are you ready to dive into the exhilarating world of canoeing? Whether you're a complete beginner or just curious about the sport, Dabulamanzi Canoe Club's Open Day is the perfect opportunity for you to get...
Dabs News – From Florida Flats to Confusing Claims and Rumored Change
Saturday showed signs of summer for the Florida Flat K1 marathon, and it was refreshing to see a podium full of people from our pond with Wayne Jacobs winning, followed by Benjamin Mntonintshi and then MJ Robb. Well done guys. Ruoxi Hao continues to dominate the...
Dabs news – Olympic Pride
And just like that the World’s greatest sporting spectacle is over and all will have to wait another 4 years; to watch or compete. South Africa’s best marathon men first showed us they are fairly useful Olympic Sprinters when they forced their way into the K2 semi’s....
Dabs News – From the Sella to the Tugela, from Rietvlei to Mud Island and Ireland
The Sella Descent from Arriondas to Ribadesella in Spain is one of the most famous river races in the world. Compared to SA river races it’s relatively short at just 20km and the rapids are small, but the field is massive with thousands of canoeists creating chaos in...
Dabs News – Young Sprinters, Coastal Winners and Retirement Ways
Congratulations to Jordan and Alexa who made the SA Team and went to the Junior and U23 Sprint World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria to race K1s in the 500m and 1000m distances. No medals came home, but when interviewed both said it was an amazing experience. The...
Dabs news – Surfski Success and Birthday Celebrations July 2024
This last weekend’s racing was surfski – the SA Champs in Durban. Saturday was the doubles on a calm, windless day, which was won by Hank McGregor and Josh Fenn, just ahead of the U23 pair of Uli Hart and Mat Fenn. First home from Dabs was Wayne with Pippa McGregor...
The strength of a group of people that can change lives
How Dabulamanzi, the Ridge, Fresh Earth and Activo Health made a difference. The last 3 months of racing in Gauteng have been non-stop, we started with the build-up to SA Sprints, had the Amazing Gauteng Marathon Series, followed shortly by the Gauteng Marathon...
Dabs News – Berg, Sprints and Other Stuff in July 2024
Congratulations to Tom Lovemore who claimed his first Berg win, in a remarkable battle with Robbie Herreveld, who he only shook of after Ordraplek, some 10km from the finish on day 4. At 52-years-old, Robbie is double the age of Tom, but he still has that incredible,...