AS the nationwide drought continues to linger, paddlers from around the country will be licking their lips about the guaranteed water release from the Grassridge Dam for the two-day Fish River Canoe Marathon from 5-6 October.
Now well established as one of the most popular races due to the consistently good water levels, the Fish is a race that is enjoyed by novices and professionals alike and this year the country’s top paddlers will be fighting it out for the SA K1 River Marathon title.
The Fish in nature is a fast-paced race giving paddlers very few opportunities to get away from the opposition should no mistakes be made.
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The ladies showdown will see a new K1 winner crowned following the 2016 and 2014 dominance of Abby Solms.
There are a number of paddlers who will be in the running for the top spot on the podium with Bridgitte Hartley, who was the runner-up in 2016, and Mount Edgecomeb’s Jenna Ward sure to feature as potential title winners.
There will be a further challenge from the wings and the pair of Hartley and Ward will have to be careful throughout the two days because there will be a group of paddlers including Christie Mackenzie ready to pounce.
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