While no supporters are allowed to gather for the race, The Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation has come up with a list of fun alternatives.
On track for this year's Dusi Canoe Marathon are Debbie Lewis (competing in her 19th Dusi); veteran paddler and former Dusi K2 winner, Thulani Mbanjwa (competing in his 21st Dusi), Msawenkhosi Mtolo (competing in his sixth race) and defending champ, K2 Khumbulani Nzimande (competing in his seventh race this year). PHOTO: Supplied
THE Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation has thrown its support behind the 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon that will be held from Thursday, 18 to Saturday, 20 March.
2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the iconic race and, with the Covid-19 regulations in place, means there will be no spectators, no registration or prize giving and no added social events this year.
While the race is underway, families and supporters of the canoeists can sign up for the Umgeni Steam Railway, which has trips over the Dusi weekend.
Umgeni Steam Railway is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the railways of South Africa.
The train will depart from Stokers Arms in Kloof on Saturday, 20 March at 12.30pm and on Sunday, 21 March at 8.30am and 12.30pm. There will be a stop at the Inchanga Station where commuters can browse the Inchanga community market.
To find out about the other activities in the Upper Highway area, visit The Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation’s website at https://www.1000hillstourism.co.za. Booking for the Umgeni Steam Railway is essential and tickets can be purchased at umgenisteamrailway.com.
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