Ekurhuleni Kayak Club (ERK) members were out in full force at the 22km Klip River Race, hosted by Wemmer Pan-based Johannesburg Canoe Club, from the Meyerton Sports Grounds to the Vaal River junction, at Three Rivers,
Even dormant paddlers were back in training ahead of the 80km Fish River Canoe Marathon, in October.
There were also a number of first time river racers hoping to earn enough points and qualification for the A-Grade river race.
Father and son duo Michael and Liam Stewart led the Homestead Dam-based club’s contingent, to finish in one hour and 32 minutes, and are no doubt looking for a podium position in the father and son category, at the Fish River, which they have previously achieved.
Great Grand Master Vincent Buttrick won the older age category (60 years old and above) in one hour and 53 minutes.
