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We visit the Berg River Canoe Marathon

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ANNIE
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The 52nd annual Berg River Canoe Marathon, a 240 km race from Paarl to Velddrif, in the Western Cape, took place over a period of 4 days.

Day One was from Paarl to Sonkwasdrif(between Wellington and Gouda) = 62,1 km

Day Two from Sonkwasdrif to Bridgetown(between Gouda and Piketberg) = 45,7 km

Day Three from Bridgetown to Soutkloof(Piketberg to Velddrif) = 74,8 km

Day Four (Saturday – 13 July 2013) from Soutkloof to Velddrif = 58,7 km

150 Competitors took part in the race.  This includes 8 women.  The race was won by Lance King and the first female across the finish line was Jenna Ward.

The Carinus Bridge crossing the Berg River to Velddrif
The Carinus Bridge crossing the Berg River to Velddrif
What a Welcoming announcement!
Refreshment time…at last!
Crowds are waiting...
Crowds are waiting…
Spectators at the Finish
Spectators at the Finish
Competitors crossing the Finish line
Competitors crossing the Finish line
at the End of a 240 km Race....
at the End of a 240 km Race….
a view of the Berg River flowing towards the mouth...
a view of the Berg River flowing towards the mouth…
Competitors arriving at the Finish one after the other...
Competitors arriving at the Finish one after the
other…
almost there...
almost there…
they gave their best...
they gave their best…
time to rest...
time to rest…
feeling good...
feeling good…
Entering the Final Check Point
Entering the Final Check Point

The spectators could also enjoy strolling around at the Carnival browsing at a variety of arts & craft stalls.  For the Veteran Lovers their were some unique Classic Cars on display…

Classic Cars

Classic Cars

 

 

 

 

Classic CarsClassic Cars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic CarsThe Weather was great and all the visitors at Velddrif had a Fun Filled Day!  This Event is worth while supporting – be sure to mark your diary for next year….

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2 responses to “We visit the Berg River Canoe Marathon”

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    SAHealthMen

    Very nice Annie ! This is a really well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly return. You are a professional

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      ANNIE

      Glad that you’ve enjoyed it!
      Happy reading for the future…
      Regards
      Annie