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EC Born Sailing Olympian Gives Back

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Son of Fort Beaufort and two-time Olympic sailor, Asenathi Jim, will be sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained over many years of international competition. That’s after he was appointed as one of the training coaches to the junior team that will be representing South Africa at the Youth World Sailing Championships in the USA in July. Joining Jim as team leader and coach will be fellow Rio Olympic sailor Stefano Marcia, who will also travel with the team, thanks to the backing of Frontier … [Read more...] about EC Born Sailing Olympian Gives Back

Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race

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People of the Eastern Cape, get out your running shoes, apply your sunscreen, grab a friend or family member and put on your biggest smile because this local event is going to be one to remember. On the 19th August 2018, Zsports and Medihelp Medical Scheme will be the proud host of the annual Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race, beginning at 9am at the Port Elizabeth Railway Station and ending at 1pm at the Uitenhage Railway Station. If you’re looking for some adventure, then look no … [Read more...] about Medihelp Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race

Border Trounce EP

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The SuperSport Rugby Challenge delivered some highly competitive matches in Round Five of the competition, with a number of close results a highlight of the weekend. Three teams - the Toyota Free State XV, iCOLLEGE Pumas and DHL Western Province - remain undefeated after four matches with the Cape side scoring a 15th consecutive win since the competition started last year. DHL WP's 50-3 win over the SWD Eagles at the Bridgton Sports Ground in Oudtshoorn on Sunday drew a curtain on a … [Read more...] about Border Trounce EP

First Win in Clipper Race for South African Skipper

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Dare To Lead, skippered by Capetonian Dale Smyth, has taken first place in the 4,100 nautical mile Race 10 from Seattle, USA, to Panama, one of the closest races so far in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race. Race 10, officially known as the Garmin American Challenge, was dominated by light winds, which compressed the Clipper Race fleet of eleven identical 70-foot ocean racing yachts. This resulted in the teams being in either visual or AIS range for the majority of the race which … [Read more...] about First Win in Clipper Race for South African Skipper

UTS’ 11 budding EP sport stars

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ELEVEN children who are participating in United Through Sport’s programmes in Nelson Mandela Bay, have been selected to represent their province in either rugby or hockey. “We are exceptionally proud of these young sport stars who always give their best on the field. Nurturing talent from a young age is crucial for the development of the children and we pride ourselves in unlocking sporting opportunities for the talented children who participate in our programmes,” said United Through Sport … [Read more...] about UTS’ 11 budding EP sport stars

The Great Zuurberg Trail Run: the route revealed

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The organisers of the Great Zuurberg Trail Run are delighted to announce the route for the inaugural race. Taking competitors through diverse terrain the 60km three-day stage race is set to be a must-do for every trail runner. Day one: the valley day Day one takes athletes through the valleys of Addo and Zuurberg where they will cover 21km and climb 900m. Running along the famous Zuurberg Pass, competitors then enter SANParks property and run the popular Seven Dwarfs mountain bike … [Read more...] about The Great Zuurberg Trail Run: the route revealed

Another top-drawer performance

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Volkswagen Motorsport delivered another exceptional performance at round three of the Sasol GTC Championship held at Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria. Daniel Rowe raced his Volkswagen Motorsport Jetta GTC to a convincing lights-to-flag win from pole position in the second GTC race while Keagan Masters excelled yet again in his Volkswagen Advanced Driving Golf GTi, taking a solid second in the opening race and a convincing win in the second heat from the back of the inverted grid. Adding to VW … [Read more...] about Another top-drawer performance

Bulldogs Savage Elephants

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Another highly successful SuperSport Rugby Challenge Rugby Festival concluded a hugely exciting weekend of rugby action, with one previously undefeated team tasting defeat at Impala Rugby Club in Rustenburg on Sunday. Action started on Friday in the South Section, where the Border Bulldogs pulled off a 22-17 win over the EP Elephants. This means that only the Port Elizabeth side in that section has not scored a win. Border Bulldogs 22 (3) v EP Elephants 17 (10) Border Bulldogs – Tries: … [Read more...] about Bulldogs Savage Elephants

Second Consecutive Win for PE Outfit

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The City Paint and Tool Reynard single-seater of Durrant Motorsport claimed first place in the C2 class (naturally aspirated single-seater or sports car of four-cylinder) at the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb in Knysna on Sunday, with Garth de Villiers at the wheel. This victory was achieved following two very competitive days on the hill in Knysna where the event took place in perfect conditions. De Villiers' fastest time this year of 42.013 is a half-second quicker than their winning time of … [Read more...] about Second Consecutive Win for PE Outfit

Seen at the first Team Sailing Tournament

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Seen at the first Team Sailing Tournament won today by a team from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. Hosted by Redhouse Yacht Club and sponsored by Coca Cola SABCO. In September the tournament gets bigger on the North End Lake. #TSL14 #abycpe #cocacola #redhouse #sailing #regatta #alanstraton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Seen at the first Team Sailing Tournament

ABYC Wins Inaugural Team Sailing League Regatta

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Beating out stiff competition from three other sailing clubs - Redhouse, Rhodes and East London (ELYC) - Team Full of Sheet, from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club sailed and won the final round of the inaugural Eastern Cape Team Sailing League (TSL) on the Swartkops River today. The event was hosted by Redhouse Yacht Club and sponsored by Coca Cola SABCO. The TSL is a team-racing league where two teams of up to three boats compete against each other in equally matched two person sailing boats. The … [Read more...] about ABYC Wins Inaugural Team Sailing League Regatta

Scribante’s Continued Classic Car Friday Dominance

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The 2018 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb weekend got off to a spectacular start yesterday with Classic Car Friday delivering its usual enthralling mix of iconic cars and drivers, and plenty of on-track action. Franco Scribante once again stamped his authority on the event by taking his fourth Classic Conqueror title, and his third in a row, after yet another dominant performance in his immaculately prepared 1970 Chevron B19. The ninth edition of South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport … [Read more...] about Scribante’s Continued Classic Car Friday Dominance

One EP player in Junior Boks World Rugby U20 Team

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Salmaan Moerat will lead a Junior Springbok squad featuring seven players who participated in the World Rugby U20 Championship last year, from 30 May to 17 June in the south of France. Moerat, who established himself as a fine captain for the SA Schools team in 2016, will have the support of Damian Willemse, Wandisile Simelane, Muller Uys, Gianni Lombard, Rewan Kruger and Daniel Jooste, all of whom were members of the 2016 SAU20 squad that won the bronze medal in Georgia. Adding to this … [Read more...] about One EP player in Junior Boks World Rugby U20 Team