The paddlers in this photo are navigating the same South African waters I'll be paddling at the end of next month (assuming, of course, that COVID-19 restrictions don't force me to cancel the trip).
The annual Cape Point Challenge took place on December 18. Racers started at Fish Hoek Beach, paddled southward into the wind for about 25 kilometers until they reached the point of the Cape of Good Hope, and then enjoyed awesome downwind conditions on their return trip to Fish Hoek Beach. The last 11 or so kilometers of the race comprises the famous Miller's Run.
The leader of the pack shown here is Dawid Mocke, who will be one of my coaches during my visit there. Dawid ended up in seventh place. Another local paddler, Nicholas Notten, took the overall win. Melanie Van Niekirk was the women's champion.
Photo by Rob Mousley.
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