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Why Darryl Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Darryl pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Darryl Garner says: The Port of Port Elizabeth can offer fantastic stadium racing as well as all of the race village in one area! I would be proud to be part of the host City for the Ocean Race Darryl would like to assist: In anyway possible. I have a skippers ticket, more than 10 years sailing and sail training experience, I've hosted competitors for ironman for 5 years, what … [Read more...] about Why Darryl Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Shena Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 29/05/2019 Shena pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Shena Wilmot says: It would be absolutely fantastic for Nelson Mandela Bay to get the bid as we have so very much in our beautiful city and surrounds that will wow any visitor here. It would be a privilege to be hosts - can't wait! Shena would like to assist as: "As the chair of PEMBBA I am happy to be involved with accommodation arrangements." Find Shena Wilmot here: … [Read more...] about Why Shena Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why AB Marine Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 28/05/2019 Rainer pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Rainer Schimpf says: AB Marine provided complimentary transport in the Port of Port Elizabeth and out to the envisaged finishing area of The Ocean Race in Algoa Bay to the Ocean Race Technical Team on Wednesday 22 May. We were greeted by hundreds of Bottlenose Dolphins. Some of the guests on the vessel swear that they saw dolphins wearing hats that said; "Molo" whilst others … [Read more...] about Why AB Marine Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Paul Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 25/05/2019 Paul pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Paul Martin says: NMB is SA's water sport capital. This is the biggest and most popular long distance yacht race in the world. Lots of TV and media coverage. Will attract lots of visitors (like Ironman). PE ideally placed for Southern Ocean leg. Will show the world that SA is not only Cape Town and will encourage visitors to also visit PE when they come to SA. Bay provides ideal … [Read more...] about Why Paul Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

What a Whopper

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The first day - Thursday, 23 May - of the Williams Hunt PE 2019 Tuna Classic hosted at the Port Elizabeth Harbour was a huge success, with plenty of big ones being weighed in. The winners of the tournament will be announced tomorrow - Saturday, 25 May - with another full day of fishing taking place before the prize-giving. Prizes will be awarded for the top ten individual fish, top 5 boats, first fish of each day, biggest Dorado, biggest Skipjack and First Marlin released. Thys Koen landed … [Read more...] about What a Whopper

Why BLI Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 24/05/2019 Shaun pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Shaun Fitzhenry from the Bay Language Institute says: We all need to support events like this. The fact is that big events act as catalysts for the things we all want and need to see in our metro, such as the cleaning up of public and private spaces, maintenance and development of infrastructure throughout the metro, as well as substantial growth in this key economic … [Read more...] about Why BLI Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Big Signings for Southern kings

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The ISUZU Southern Kings have bagged one of their biggest signings in prominent Eastern Cape-born loose-forward Thembelani Bholi who will be returning home after signing with Guinness PRO14 side. The 29-year-old, who hails from Mooiplaas near East London, has signed a three-year deal which will see him return to his former team from Super Rugby side, the Bulls, where he has spent the past two years since departing from Port Elizabeth. Bholi has been a prominent feature in the Bulls’ team … [Read more...] about Big Signings for Southern kings

Comedy act will add spice to Humewood Golf Festival

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Comedian Roland Gaspar is gearing up to provide a side-splitting final evening to the Lexus Whack, Waggle & Win when the annual Humewood Golf Festival takes place in Port Elizabeth from May 29 to June 2. With an exciting array of off-course entertainment lined up through a range of sporting celebrities, it is sure to be a memorable week, both on and off the course. Golfers will be able to enjoy a round at the famous links course at a bargain green fee of R180, with a variety of … [Read more...] about Comedy act will add spice to Humewood Golf Festival

The PEoples Triathlon

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The people of Nelson Mandela Bay will be the focus for an all new triathlon which will be in the spotlight this spring. The inaugural PEople’s Triathlon will take place along the Summerstrand beachfront as an event which is an all local affair. Created by a local events company specifically for the people of Nelson Mandela Bay this race is aimed at all those athletes who know and train on this scenic beachfront route. The People’s triathlon, which is set to take place on the 1st of … [Read more...] about The PEoples Triathlon

Nelson Mandela Bay bids to host the 2021-22 Ocean Race Edition – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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Editor: As one intimately involved in the bid for The Ocean Race I can confidently and with pride state that the support from TNPA has been exemplary as they have bent over backwards to accommodate The Ocean Race with prime land that will showcase The Ocean Race in the best possible way. Thanks Guys - your positivity around the City has been gratefully noted and acknowledged. Port Elizabeth, 23 May 2019: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay bids to host the 2021-22 Ocean Race Edition – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Riaan Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 23/05/2019 Riaan pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Riaan du Toit says: I think it would be great to revive the sailing tourism in Port Elizabeth, a city which has previously been a sailing attraction and has since stagnated. The bay is an ideal spot, especially with all the marine research done in the area bringing the Ocean race to PE will not only put it on the map, but also raise awareness for all the ocean research being done … [Read more...] about Why Riaan Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Mark Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 23/05/2019 Mark pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Mark Dawson says: Port Elizabeth has arguably some of the best sailing waters in the world. Splitting the middle between Cape Town and Durban, Port Elizabeth is the best location to make this event a national one for the rainbow nation. After a period of decline there is a push to make this city a vibrant sailing city, with a firm commitment from local councils to make this the water … [Read more...] about Why Mark Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

Why Alan Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB

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On 23/05/2019 Alan pledged support for Nelson Mandela Bay's bid to host the 2021 stopover for The Ocean Race. Alan Straton says: As an avid sailor involved with many successful sailing events in Algoa Bay such as the J22 Worlds, African Optimist Championships, Mirror World Championships, Hobie 16 World Championships, SAP 5O5 World Championships, Vasco Ocean Race - to name a few high level events - I have long realised that such events are just what the City needs and benefits from from a … [Read more...] about Why Alan Supports NMB’s bid for The Ocean Race – #TheOceanRaceinNMB