Hi
Paddler!
FROM
THE BIG FISH'S DESK
All major organisation is
complete with minor details to be finalised.
Unbelievably, a cold front passed through our area yesterday,
depositing between 40 and 60mm of rain, causing substantial run off.
We are presently on race level of 26 cumec so with the additional
water we should be on a higher level of approximately 35 cumec from
below Saltpansdrift Rapid. Luckily it will not affect the Hansa Fish
Marathon, from Wednesday we will be back on 26 cumec for safe
tripping.
The Organising Committee wish you a great Hansa Fish and enjoyable
partying at all the socials organised around the marathon.
VIEW POINT BELOW DOUBLE TROUBLE
There is a viewpoint at the bottom of Double Trouble, the
first stop on the ONE WAY road to Toastrack and Keith’s Flyover. Note
that if you stop at Double Trouble you will not be able to see your
paddler at Toastrack. Please remain well clear of the Hydro Plant at
Double Trouble. REMEMBER that this road is ONE WAY and
accessible to bakkies and 4x4s only!
LADIES CATEGORY
The seeded ladies will be batched in C batch on Day 1 and
may not ride on the men’s waves. On Day 2 they will start where they
fall within the field according to their results of Day 1 and then
they will be allowed to ride the waves of boats around them.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
The official photographers for the Hansa Fish Canoe
Marathon are ACTIONOGRAPHY. Thanks to our sponsor Hansa Pilsener,
paddlers will receive free downloads of their photos. For more
information go to
www.actionography.co.za
WEDNESDAY NIGHT – FISH RIVER CANOE CLUBHOUSE
The Wednesday paddle and social is open to all locals and
paddlers. A time-trial at 16:00 has been organised followed by a
Bring-and Braai and cold Hansas at the Clubhouse. Make use of this
opportunity to meet the local and seasoned “Fish” paddlers and
discuss rapids and new lines around the fire.
HANSA
FISH EXTRA ACTIVITIES
The Hansa Fish Mountain Bike Challenge starts at the
Cricket Club, adjacent to the Sports Complex, on Friday and Saturday.
There is still time to enter and take on this scenic challenge
through the Karoo landscape. More details are available on our
website.
The Hansa Fish Trail Run presented by Merrell starts on Friday at
16h30 on the fields at the Sports Complex. We encourage all seconds
and enthusiastic paddlers to support this initiative.
THE HISTORIC CRADOCK CLUB
The support that we have received from the local folk has
made our organisation of the Hansa Fish Canoe Marathon an absolute
pleasure. The Cradock Club, in Dundas Street, invites all visitors to
Cradock to enjoy a steak and cold Hansa after your paddle. Let’s
support them.
RUGBY
On Saturday afternoon after prize giving we will screen
both the Ireland vs Wales and England vs France rugby games on a big
screen in the tent at Cradock Spa for anyone that is interested. On
Sunday at 7am the South Africa vs Australia followed by New Zealand
vs Australia games will also be shown live on the screens in the
Cradock Spa tent.
We look forward to seeing you in Cradock!
Louis Copeman - chair of the organising committee
See you in Cradock on 7 and 8 October!
