An update on Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag crew member John Fisher, from Richard Brisius, the President of the Volvo Ocean Race: This morning I am extremely sad to inform you that one of our sailors, John Fisher, from Team Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag, is now presumed to have been lost at sea. This is heart-breaking for all of us. As sailors and race organisers losing a crew member at sea is a tragedy we don’t ever want to contemplate. We are devastated and our thoughts are with John’s family, … [Read more...] about John Fisher Presumed Lost at Sea
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Man Overboard – Chances of successful recovery of John Fisher diminishing
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) is continuing to lead efforts to recover Volvo Ocean Race sailor John Fisher (UK), who was reported overboard off Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag early on Monday afternoon UTC. The Scallywag team, assisted by the MRCC, conducted an exhaustive search and rescue operation in an effort to recover Fisher, who was on watch and wearing appropriate survival gear when he went overboard. The remaining crew are reported safe. (See: Man Overboard in Southern … [Read more...] about Man Overboard – Chances of successful recovery of John Fisher diminishing
Man Overboard in Southern Ocean
Race Control for the Volvo Ocean Race has been informed by Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag of a man overboard incident, on Monday afternoon at approximately 13:42 UTC. The team, along with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), has been conducting a search and rescue operation to recover the missing crew member, John Fisher (UK), who was wearing survival equipment when he went overboard. The remaining crew are reported safe. The incident took place approximately 1,400 miles west of … [Read more...] about Man Overboard in Southern Ocean
Benetton Break Kings Winning Streak
The Southern Kings came desperately close to achieving back-to-back wins in the GUINNESSPRO14 Championship but it was ultimately not to be as they went down by a single point to Benetton Treviso at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Each team scored five tries in a thriller that the Italians edged 36-35 after leading 26-21 at halftime. After a slow start the Kings found themselves 12-0 down after just 10 minutes but then hit back with converted tries by Luzuko Vulindlu and Godlen … [Read more...] about Benetton Break Kings Winning Streak
A Feast of Medals for Local Swimmer, Ashton Volkwyn
Pearson High Schol pupil, Ashton Volkwyn, returned to Port Elizabeth on Sunday with a feast of four medals. Volkwyn recently took part in the CANA (Confederation Africaine de Natation Amateur) Zone 4 Invitational Swimming Championships held in Lilongwe, Malawi 21 to 24 March 2018. Amongst the 17 South African swimmers accompanying Volkwyn were fellow Eastern Cape representatives; Swimmer Keagon Mnyaka and Team Manager, JD van der Walt. CANA Zone 4 country members include: Angola, Botswana, … [Read more...] about A Feast of Medals for Local Swimmer, Ashton Volkwyn
Volkswagen Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Pro to kick off 2018 City Surf Series
From 31 March to 2 April 2018, local surfers and fans will see the first of six City Surf Series (CSS) events with the Volkswagen Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Pro, presented by Billabong taking place in Port Elizabeth. Accredited by the World Surfing League (WSL), the CSS events form 6 of the 8 events where South African surfers can earn Qualifying Series (QS) points, the log that leads to a spot on the WSL's Championship Tour. Until now, local surfers serious about making it at a global level … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Nelson Mandela Bay Surf Pro to kick off 2018 City Surf Series
Happiness is – 50 More Slots for Women
Today, IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company announced that 50 additional female slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Nelson Mandela Bay have been added to the 2018 Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 Durban race as part of the Women For Tri™ initiative. Women For Tri, an IRONMAN Foundation program launched by IRONMAN in 2015, works to welcome and empower new female triathletes to be part of the sport’s continued exponential growth. These 50 slots come as an addition … [Read more...] about Happiness is – 50 More Slots for Women
Only Two Rounds Remain
Nelson Mandela Bay's unique aQuellé Ocean Racing Series returns Hobie Beach this Sunday for the penultimate round of beach action for Season 13 which has already attracted over 3,300 entrants. The Series, offering 7 different events on each race day, takes place on mostly alternate Sunday mornings throughout the Summer months and will conclude on Sunday 8th April this year. Hundreds of participants take part in one of the 7 events which includes 4 ocean swim distances and a beach run/walk for … [Read more...] about Only Two Rounds Remain
Swimming Gold for Ashton Volkwyn
Local swimmer Ashton Volkwyn cut her teeth with Team Watersmart Aquatics and is presently coached by David Hugh Glover from the Infinity Swimming Academy in Port Elizabeth. Earlier today Ashton swam to a Gold medal in the 50m Breaststroke, touching the wall in a fast 36.73 seconds ahead of Botswana’s Ruvarashe Gondo in 37.00 and Swaziland’s Nadia Volschank in 37.29. Volkwyn is currently representing South Africa at the CANA Zone championships in Malawi. Ashton's time is faster than the … [Read more...] about Swimming Gold for Ashton Volkwyn
Southern Kings have a Top Performer
After Round 17 of the Guinness PRO14 took place Opta have identified the players who made the biggest impact as the top performers in the Championship emerged from their analysis. Most tackles: 23 - Rynard Landman (Dragons) Most Carries: 19 - Clayton Blommetjies (Toyota Cheetahs) Defenders Beaten: 6 - Dougie Fife (Edinburgh Rugby) Offloads: 5 - Multiple players (5) Breaks: 3 - Multiple players (7) Metres Made: 111 - Anthonie Volmink (Southern Kings) Turnovers Won: 4 - Tadhg Beirne … [Read more...] about Southern Kings have a Top Performer
Team: Southern Kings vs Benetton Rugby
Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids today announced his team to take on Italian side Benetton in a GUINNESSPRO14 encounter at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday and the return of Kurt Coleman and Godlen Masimla as halfback pairing along with two injury enforced replacements were the only changes made to the run-on XV that secured the franchise's maiden victory in the championship last time out against the Dragons. Martin Du Toit and Rowan Gouws move to the bench in order to accommodate … [Read more...] about Team: Southern Kings vs Benetton Rugby
Praise from 70.3 World Championship Vice President, Diana Bertsch
Diana Bertsch, Vice President: Ironman World Championship praised Ironman South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality employees and other stakeholders for their hard work ahead of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship taking place on 1 and 2 September. “Since my last visit in January it is evident from then and now, how hard everyone is working to make a success of this world-class event. Keep up the good work and the event will be the best it has ever been. “During my visit, I went on a … [Read more...] about Praise from 70.3 World Championship Vice President, Diana Bertsch
Southern Kings sign Sarel Pretorius
There was exciting news for Southern Kings fans earlier today when the franchise announced the big-name signing of former Cheetahs and Waratahs scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius. The experienced Pretorius, who has also made three appearances for the Emerging Springboks, joins the Kings from GUINNESSPRO14 rivals the Newport Gwent Dragons on a two-year deal effective 1 July 2018. "We are extremely pleased to have secured the services of a player of Sarel’s abilities and have no doubt he will prove … [Read more...] about Southern Kings sign Sarel Pretorius
Slater Black Wins
The recent River Mile Blu_Smooth Wetsuit champion, Slater Black, continued his fine form with a great win at Sunday's popular City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge which took place in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday morning. This unique and exciting event highlights the magnificent beach front with a race that sees individuals and teams racing between Pollok Beach and Kings Beach with change-overs on each of the beaches in-between before running back along the beachfront promenade to finish … [Read more...] about Slater Black Wins
Volkswagen Motorsport bullish ahead of new Sasol GTC season
The new engine rules introduced for the 2018 Sasol GTC Championship season have injected a new lease of life into the Volkswagen Motorsport squad ahead of the opening round at Kyalami on 24th March. Pre-season testing has left Mathew Hodges and Daniel Rowe confident that the 2018 season will see Volkswagen in winning form. The task of preparing and running the cars has been given to Nathan’s Motorsport and the Jetta’s are now capable of delivering 500hp in qualifying trim which is … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Motorsport bullish ahead of new Sasol GTC season
