All systems go for Dusi Canoe Marathon: “This year we have the biggest contingent of overseas paddlers to ever come to South Africa and race the Dusi. We have guys coming from Hungary, Spain the UK, America. So that’s great to see that we’r... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Eskom’s loss balloons to R20.1 billion: He said this was why Eskom had escalated its application … [Read more...] about SA News: All systems go for Dusi Canoe Marathon
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Blue Lagoon Park ready and open to public in time for Dusi Canoe Marathon
"Sunkist Beach and Country Club Beach were opened to the public in December 2012 and the final touches were attended to at Blue Lagoon Park which was opened in its entirety to the public this week," said project manager, Mike Andrews. The area has been under construction for the past year as the Municipality sought to upgrade the Park, reinforce and grass the river banks, … [Read more...] about Blue Lagoon Park ready and open to public in time for Dusi Canoe Marathon
Sizzling Dusi Start
With temperatures set to soar into the high thirties in Pietermaritzburg, organisers of The Unlimited Dusi are expecting an explosive start to the race. With what has been described as the strongest field in decades, race experts are predicting a fierce battle between the top contenders. Dusi specialist and defending champion Andy Birkett can expect tough competition from … [Read more...] about Sizzling Dusi Start
Ginger Smiles of Joy
The charities benefiting from The Unlimited Dusi 2012 have received a significant boost with the event's Charity Batch auction raising a whopping R368 020 and simultaneously smashing the previous fundraising record. The Charity Batch is an online auction system, which allows competitors to bid for an earlier start on each day of the gruelling three-day canoe marathon. The … [Read more...] about Ginger Smiles of Joy
Ginger Army Threatens to Overwhelm the Dusi
The Unlimited Dusi 2012 is being invaded by the Ginger Army, which fortunately has no implication on the water quality of the river, which will be staging one of the world's most prestigious and ultimately gruelling canoeing challenges next month. The three-day event will see top paddlers battling it out over a 110-km course traversing some of South Africa's most treacherous … [Read more...] about Ginger Army Threatens to Overwhelm the Dusi
