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Boon for sporting fans in Durban as two events aim to make a splash
Boon for sporting fans in Durban as two events aim to make a splash
DURBAN will be put firmly on the map in October when two sporting events, one national and one international, will grab the attention of bodyboarders and surfski paddlers alike.
On the national front, Durban has been confirmed as the host city for the SA Bodyboarding Championships. The competition is sanctioned by the SA Bodyboarding Association (SABA) and Surfing South Africa (SSA), in association with Durban Tourism.
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The event will bring together the nation's top bodyboarders and offers athletes a chance to shine for their province on home soil for a week of thrilling competition and camaraderie.
On the international front Durban will play host to the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, also in October.
A strong field of the world's best paddlers are expected to compete for the world title on Durban's shores.
In the past, South Africa, along with Australia, has dominated the surfski paddling scene since World Championships started in 2013.
The action will be based around the Durban Undersea Club with races planned to start there and finish at either Westbrook north of Durban, or Amanzimtoti south of Durban, depending on the weather conditions and wind direction.
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The World Championships singles race will be scheduled to take place on the best sea conditions over a three-day window period from October 17 to 19 with the mixed doubles championships and other events planned for the remaining two days.
More than 140 international paddlers have already signed up to compete for world titles in the official U18, U23 and senior age groups, as well as masters events for paddlers over 35 years old.
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