Umgababa paddlers take on East London
The Umgababa canoeists formed part of almost 100 paddlers from KwaZulu-Natal who participated in the weekend's races.
FOUR canoeists from Umgababa’s Siyaphambili Surf Ski Club participated in the popular Biogen Pete Marlin Surfski Race on November 4 and 5 in East London.
Thubelihle Banda, Kwanele Banda, Senzo Ngcobo and Wandile Dube were part of the almost 100-strong KwaZulu-Natal contingent that made its way to the Eastern Cape to conquer the surf.
They lined up for Saturday’s singles race and Sunday’s doubles race, with Wandile only participating in the doubles with his partner Senzo.
Among the entrants was Durbanite Hank McGregor, the world’s most successful male kayaker. His 11 World Marathon titles elevate him to almost god-like status in the South African canoeing and surf ski community.
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In September, Wandile and Senzo jetted to Poland to compete in the International Canoe Federation Olympic Hopes Regatta.
The Siyaphambili Surf Ski Club is a developmental club that is mentored by the Toti Canoe Club.
Results:
Singles
Kwanele Banda – 01:28:59:13
Senzo Ngcobo – 01:29:26:77
Thubelihle Banda – 01:34:52:18
Doubles
Kwanele Banda and Thubelihle Banda – 01:14:06:36 (3rd in U23)
Senzo Ngcobo and Wandile Dube – 01:16:44:62.
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