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Name: James
Weenague
Comment:
Hi People, I would just like to make an say hi to everyone at
www.fishmarathon.org.za
That is what we call a fantastic message board, I never think about
reading out a complete list of threads but this message board easily
earned my interest and believe me, that's unusual.
I was surfing for some information and was searching on Yahoo UK for
it. I visited each of the top four pages that came up but didn't get
any relevant result... I then luckily found your diamond forum in
the dirt and thought to check it out. This is just what I was after
- what a wicked find!
Thanks everyone and keep this superb effort up!
Name:
Simon Barnes
Comment:
My fine wife, Janey, needs a lift from Cradock to PE on Sunday the 3rd
of October – preferably to Sunridge Park, but anywhere in PE would
be cool. Happy to contribute towards petrol. Please can you give
me a shout on 082 452 1236, or reply to
simonb@handmadecc.co.za
Name:
Craig "Ogre" Smith
Comment: I only started canoeing last year...Fish now represents the
best five days of my year. Better than Christmas and New Years combined!
Can't wait for the next one!
Name: Gary
Kroukamp
Comment: A suggestion for both Soutpans and Cradock Weir. The public
love watching at these 2 sites and the new cleared section at Soutpans is
great. I would suggest a public address system at both to let everyone know
who is attempting it and to commentate on the action.
Name:
Ted Waldburger
Comment: Thanks once again for a great event with superb
organisation, in particulatr the improvement to roads is a big help.In the
context of remaining competitive with other sports there is a need to review
the camping facilities at the Spa. Having camped there for the last 11 years
the standard of the abulutions leavs a lot to be desired.There was no hot
water in the main men's ablutions -cold showers in 8 degree temps is no fun
for the more mature set! The smaller toilet block near our campsite was
never going to cope with the demand if the cistern is filled via a drop at a
time and of course there are no doors on the toilets but this has not
changed over many years.
Finally, on returning to the camp on Saturday around lunch time I discovered
my electric camp fridge had been stolen. This fridge requires two people to
lift so was stolen with the help of a vehicle and therefore was not the
result of a opportunistic passer by.Clearly security is not up to standard.
Having camped at a number of multi day events it does not take a lot of
effort to get things right and the main ingerdient seems to be adequate
supervision to ensure that facilities are maintained throughour the period.
Name: Marais de
Villiers
Comment: The incident at the Spa early on Sunday morning where a
paddler shocked a student(s) with a stun gun was excessive and amounted to
assault. Irrespective of the revellery amongst the students it is not good
for the image of our sport that paddlers take the law into their own hands
and mete out this kind of aggressive punitive action on another's person.
The perpetrator was lucky that he was not mobbed by the indignant students.
There were plenty of witnesses to this callous deed. Please investigate and
nip this potentially explosive situation in the bud. Best canoeing wishes
and our sincere thank's to all the Cradock folk for yet another wonderfull
Fish !
Name: Adlof
Comment: This was once again a very well organised race. Hats off to the
organizers and a great thanks to the Landowners as the one way road next to
the river below Keith's is just great.
Sorry for the B-batch guys that got lost in the mist must have been an
absolute bummer to realize you have paddled an extra 20+ minutes on the dam,
better luck next time.
A shoot at the weir is a great idea, but if I listen to all the comments and
opinions I believe that if there are funds available that something should
rather be done at Toast rack. On the Highveld Crock there is a low level
bridge/weir called Rambo's and another, higher bridge has been built on top
of the existing one. I believe something similar can be done to Toast rack
with a new bridge or a section of the bridge being lifted to accommodate the
height of a paddler without hitting his/her head. One of the pillars at the
bottom can also be removed that would result in a much easier negotiated
entry and exit(smaller danger of wrapping boats an getting trapped and
having to be rescued. I believe a number of the top paddler will say the
race will be made to easy, but if you want to keep growing the event, the
dangers should be managed and not the inconveniences.
Name:
Barry Penn
Comment: Congratulations on 2009. Please convey my thanks to the
lifesavers (excellent) and those responsible for attempting to keep the
portable loos respectable. The one way system for the seconds worked very
well. Having escaped with minor head and facial injuries and having
witnessed and assisted 3 other competitors with similar injuries (one fairly
serious ) I would encourage the use of protective head gear on day one. My
helmet allowed me to complete the event. Thank you very much for a great
event.
Name: Jennifer
Comments: A huge boquet to the organisers of this awesome race. It is
certainly my favourite and I must compliment you on the fantastic suport you
give to the seconds (we have recently moved to the Cape and the races in the
Western Cape are most second 'unfriendly'). Also for a fantastic initiative
with your new website. Glad to hear that the lifesaving at Cradock has been
addressed (I was almost a victim two years ago), and the Collet Wier
initiative sounds like a fab idea - for paddlers and seconds. Keep up the
great work!
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