The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht: The Wallbanger delivery crew left PE for Durban on 15 April. Onboard were Sonja Morphis, Michael Cullum, John Tudehope and Riaan Du Toit. Photo: Alan Straton South Africa’s oldest ocean sailing race – the Vasco Da Gama will see the third and last (for now) running of the race from Durban to Port Elizabeth start on … [Read more...] about The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht
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DOT Challenge – Latest updates from the ocean
DOT Challenge – Latest updates from the ocean: Braam Malherbe – extreme adventurer, highly respected inspirational speaker and conservationist – together with rowing partner Wayne Robertson, are currently rowing on the vessel Mhondoro to Rio de Janeiro, launching the DOT (Do One Thing) Challenge. Their journey, covering a distance of 6700km, has been undertaken to highlight … [Read more...] about DOT Challenge – Latest updates from the ocean
President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit
President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit: President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Business Forum and Leaders’ Summit and to undertake a State Visit at the invitation of President Joko Widodo. The IORA Summit has been convened under the theme … [Read more...] about President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit
Why the discovery of a small continental fragment in the Indian Ocean matters | The Conversation
Why the discovery of a small continental fragment in the Indian Ocean matters: Mauritius beachfront view with volcanic mountains. The basaltic lavas constituting these mountains formed no older than 9 million years ago. Prof. Susan J. Webb, University of the WitwatersrandFar beneath Mauritius’ inactive volcanoes lies an astonishing, important piece of the Earth’s history: a … [Read more...] about Why the discovery of a small continental fragment in the Indian Ocean matters | The Conversation
Wavescape Festival raises over R320 000 for four ocean causes
Wavescape Festival raises over R320 000 for four ocean causes: A record R328 000, raised from the Wavescape Festival, which was held in Cape Town, will be making its way to four important ocean causes. The festival featured ocean-minded events that included film screenings, art exhibitions, ocean talks, filmmaking workshops, and a charity auction. Source: Media … [Read more...] about Wavescape Festival raises over R320 000 for four ocean causes
