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Sometimes PE Does not Have Enough Wind to Start a Yacht Race

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The image below is courtesy of Gerhard Burger - taken on 27 April whilst the Hobie 16's waited for wind to start their 2018 National Championships on Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth. Meanwhile, the entrants in the Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race from Durban to Port Elizabeth that started on the same day were battling against 30 knot headwinds and high seas that saw only 2 of the 8 starters complete the race, 1 dismasting, 1 main sail shredded, numerous small breakages, most sailors sea sick and 5 … [Read more...] about Sometimes PE Does not Have Enough Wind to Start a Yacht Race

Who is your money on? Kings or Cheetahs?

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On this coming Saturday, April 28, the Southern Kings will take to the field at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the final fixture of what has been a tough and arduous debut season in the GUINNESSPRO14 Championship. Their opponents will be fellow SA franchise the Toyota Cheetahs and everything points to another tough encounter. This has been a historic season for the Kings during which much had to be learnt very quickly – players had to gel as a team, a new way of playing against new opponents … [Read more...] about Who is your money on? Kings or Cheetahs?

Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race Live Tracking

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Track the entrants in the Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race as they tackle the treacherous Wild Coast from Durban to Port Elizabeth. The race starts at 12 midday on 26 April. Three yachts from Port Elizabeth are entered in the fleet: Wallbanger (with the MyPE Editor onboard), Nemesis and Chinook. You can also follow on your phone - look for 'Yellow Brick' or 'YB Races' in your favourite App store - for free. Tracking courtesy of Port Elizabeth based, GIMCO. Get a sense of the weather … [Read more...] about Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race Live Tracking

Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race – the long term forecast looks…. interesting

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The annual Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race from Durban to Port Elizabeth sets off from Durban at 12:00 midday on Thursday 26 April. This is the fourth time that this ocean sailing race will end in Port Elizabeth's Algoa Bay. Hosts this year are the Royal Natal Yacht Club and the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. The Algoa Bay Yacht Club has entered three yachts in this years race: Wallbanger - a Simonis 35 with only 4 crew onboard, skippered by John Tudehope; Nemesis - a Fast 42 skippered by Tony Bailes and … [Read more...] about Vasco Da Gama Ocean Race – the long term forecast looks…. interesting

Sailing is FUN

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Sailing is FUN - seen at the ABYC Interclub Regatta sailed on the North End Lake 21 and 22 April 2018. #abycpe #portelizabeth #dolphin #laser #sonnet #northendlake #sailing #regatta - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Sailing is FUN

Elephants Trampled by Western Province

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No less than 56 tries were scored across the rugby fields of South Africa as the SuperSport Rugby Challenge kicked off in impressive fashion this weekend. On Sunday, 22 of those came from the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth - the venue of the first Rugby Festival, which is unique to the SuperSport Rugby Challenge. In the main match, DHL Western Province started the defence of their title in impressive fashion, beating the EP Elephants 59-12, scoring nine tries to two. The … [Read more...] about Elephants Trampled by Western Province

Black triumphs in toughest Indian Ocean swim in the world

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The toughest Indian Ocean swim in the world took place on Saturday morning in Nelson Mandela Bay in near perfect swimming conditions off Pollok Beach with 17 year old Pearson Scholar Slater Black winning the wetsuit category in a time of 58 minutes and 49 seconds. Conditions couldn't have been better for the swimmers as they set off on the 5km swim and improved throughout the morning with the swimmers heading 2.5km directly out to sea to round the nautical Bell Buoy where the ocean currents make … [Read more...] about Black triumphs in toughest Indian Ocean swim in the world

Ironman African Championship – the perfect dry run

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Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip applauded the efficient hosting of the Standard Bank Ironman African Championship on Sunday and considers it the perfect dry-run for a world class Ironman 70.3 World Championship on 1 and 2 September. “With the seamless implementation of the 14th edition of our annual Ironman event in mind, I am now more confident than ever that the first Ironman 70.3 World Championship to be hosted in an African city will catapult Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Ironman African Championship – the perfect dry run

Diarise 7 April 2019 Ironmen (and women)

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The hugely popular Standard Bank IRONMAN® African Championship 2019 is set to take place on Sunday, 7 April 2019. The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship started in 2005 and quickly caught the eye of many. It now boasts over 2000 athletes who register for the event year on year. It is regarded one of the most popular triathlon events with over a third of the entrants being internationals. The warm climate, fantastic local spectator support and ideal venue makes the race a favourite … [Read more...] about Diarise 7 April 2019 Ironmen (and women)

Super Rugby Feast at Wolfson Stadium

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A host of new players, coaches and venues will again highlight the SuperSport Rugby Challenge in 2018, when this exciting and ground-breaking competition kicks off this weekend. It is the second year of this rugby extravaganza, which connects communities with their rugby heroes like no other, and will see the first of five Rugby Festivals again taking the game to the doorstep of those who follow it so passionately. DHL Western Province, who won the inaugural title in front of a packed home … [Read more...] about Super Rugby Feast at Wolfson Stadium

Record Number of Entries in Toughest Indian Ocean Swim

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The toughest Indian Ocean swim in the world happens right here in Algoa Bay when the 2018 Jendamark Bellbuoy Challenge takes place on Saturday morning from Pollok Beach with a record entry of over 130 entries. A daunting 5km ocean swim which sees some of South Africa’s bravest open water swimmers heading 2.5km straight out to sea to round the nautical bellbuoy directly off Pollok Beach. Whilst usually an easy swim out to the buoy, the currents around the area make for a very tough rounding and … [Read more...] about Record Number of Entries in Toughest Indian Ocean Swim

Ironman Corporate Award for most teams entered goes to…

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Port Elizabeth hosted a perfect race weekend packed with thrilling triathlon action and idyllic weather on 14 and 15 April, and local tyre manufacturer Continental Tyre South Africa had plenty reason to celebrate after taking the lion's share of the trophies in the Isuzu Corporate Triathlon Challenge, held on Saturday at the Friendly City's popular Hobie Beach. More than 1 500 athletes lined up at the start of the corporate event, comprising a 380 m swim, 18 km cycle and 4.2 km run, but it … [Read more...] about Ironman Corporate Award for most teams entered goes to…

It’s Official – PE OWNS Ironman

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Over 2000 PEople volunteered to assist at this past weekend's Ironman Africa which was won by local hero, Kyle Buckingham - pause, listen! Did you hear that? That was the sound of the microphone dropping. Gallery of MyPE's favourite images from Ironman Africa 2018: The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship was off to a spectacular start early on Sunday morning, 15 April 2018, at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Hobie Beach. The canon sounded at 06:30 AM after which the top pro male athletes … [Read more...] about It’s Official – PE OWNS Ironman