Could the recent ban on Plastic Straws by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club be too little too late? Microplastic particles have been found in the oceans close to Antarctica, data collected during the Volvo Ocean Race has revealed. The new data comes from the Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme, funded by Volvo Cars. Scientists analysed water samples, gathered at points during Leg 2 of the Race, between Lisbon and Cape Town and Leg 3 from Cape Town to Melbourne. The groundbreaking results, … [Read more...] about Microplastic Particles Reach Antarctica
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Woe are we as Kings remain winless
On Saturday 13 January 2018 the Cheetahs trounced the Southern Kings 45-21 in their PRO14 clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth by scoring six tries to three. The return derby in Bloemfomtein on Saturday 20 January 2018 in Bloemfontein was billed as the Southern Kings chance to redeem themselves. Alas and alack, as any seasoned Grey schoolboy will tell you, taking on Grey Bloem on their home turf is one monumental task so why should it be different for any other team … [Read more...] about Woe are we as Kings remain winless
ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century
Who can spot my son @pwstraton in this image? Photo from 2008 when a young (ish) Philip Straton sailed in the Giza Challenge on a Pacer 27 for their National Championships in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth. What a great sailing regatta that was for the young crew under the tutelage of Chris Frost. At the time of writing the Giza Challenge is still the largest most well attended local regatta hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club this century - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about … [Read more...] about ABYC’s Largest Local Regatta this Century
Darts – Alive and Well in Ibhayi
The Ibhayi Darts Association will be starting their trials on Monday night 22 January 2018. Selections are being held to find the top 6 players to represent Ibhayi at The Darts South Africa (DSA) Nationals. Last year Ibhayi won gold in their Division and they are aiming to do it again. A total of 20 contestants will play off at the Saints Football Club venue at the Gelvandale Sports Complex over 4 weeks to fill 6 spots. Contact the Ibhayi Darts Association via their President, Deon … [Read more...] about Darts – Alive and Well in Ibhayi
Ocean Race Yacht Retires after Collision and Death
The Volvo Ocean Race confirmed today that Vestas 11th Hour Racing, one of the teams competing in the 2017-18 race, was involved in a fatal collision with a non-race vessel before the finish of Leg 4, near Hong Kong. The team retired from Leg 4 and began proceeding to Hong Kong unassisted and under its own power. Race Control at Volvo Ocean Race headquarters was informed of the collision by the team moments after it happened at approximately 17:23 UTC on Friday January 19, 2018 (01:23 local … [Read more...] about Ocean Race Yacht Retires after Collision and Death
Scallywag Records Historic Win
Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag have won Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race, leading the fleet into their home port of Hong Kong. It’s an historic win for skipper David Witt and his team who had to overcome significant setbacks on the leg before grabbing the lead with a bold tactical call out of the Doldrums last weekend. “We had a bit of a plan and we stuck to it. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t and this time it worked for us,” Witt said. It was an extended Doldrums crossing, and … [Read more...] about Scallywag Records Historic Win
Mohoje Captains Toyota Cheetahs Against Southern Kings
Springbok flanker, Oupa Mohoje will be leading the Toyota Cheetahs against the Kings on Saturday in Toyota Stadium. This match will mark his 51st game for the Toyota Cheetahs. The second South African Guinness PRO Derby kicks off at 17:00 (SA time). The match will be broadcasted live on SuperSport 1 and in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports Main Event. The Toyota Cheetahs will still be aiming to close the gap on second placed Munster in Conference A – a bonus point win will put them within … [Read more...] about Mohoje Captains Toyota Cheetahs Against Southern Kings
Ironman 70.3 World Championship visit reinforces partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay
As excitement mounts after athletes from 69 countries already registered to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in September, bilateral discussions between Ironman officials and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality reinforced the partnership. Diana Birch, Ironman 70.3 World Championship said she is excited to host this triathlon showpiece in Nelson Mandela Bay, a city blessed with culture and natural beauty. “I had the opportunity to meet with the city management on Tuesday and … [Read more...] about Ironman 70.3 World Championship visit reinforces partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay
Willemse Returns
The return of captain Michael Willemse at hooker was the most noteworthy change made to the Southern Kings starting XV by Head Coach Deon Davids when he named his team to take on the Toyota Cheetahs in a GUINNESSPRO14 fixture in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 20 January 2018. Now fully recovered from a long-term groin injury, Willemse replaces Stephan Coetzee in the number 2 jersey and also reclaims the captain's armband from Schalk Ferreira who deputised ably during his absence. In the only other … [Read more...] about Willemse Returns
Will Witty Win?
Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag skipper Dave Witt says the next 24 hours are the most vital of Leg 4 as they close in on an historic victory in their home town of Hong Kong. Witt’s crew were sitting almost 100 nautical miles in front of their closest rivals Vestas 11th Hour Racing on Wednesday with just 840 miles to the finish line. Despite the healthy buffer, Hong Kong is still 36 hours away, and Scallywag’s experienced sailors know better than to start celebrating just yet. To get to the … [Read more...] about Will Witty Win?
Hi Ho, Hi Ho It’s off to Bloemfontein we go
After last weekend’s first-ever South African Derby in the Guinness PRO14 the Toyota Cheetahs will host the Southern Kings in Bloemfontein to complete their back-to-back fixtures. The Cheetahs showed a lot of muscle in last weekend’s game in Port Elizabeth scoring two tries in the final 10 minutes while down to 13 players. The Kings, however, showed flashes of excellent play and were much more competitive than the final score of 45-21 suggested as they game played out in front of 6,711 – the … [Read more...] about Hi Ho, Hi Ho It’s off to Bloemfontein we go
Scallywag on track for first leg win in home port
Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag were showing no signs of relinquishing their grip on the Leg 4 lead on Tuesday as they geared up to break the 1,000-miles-to-go barrier. Hell-bent on arriving in their home port of Hong Kong as heroes, Scallywag have maintained their comfortable lead of 73 miles over closest rivals Vestas 11th Hour Racing as the action reaches fever pitch. The seven international teams celebrated two weeks at sea since leaving Melbourne with optimal conditions – the … [Read more...] about Scallywag on track for first leg win in home port
94 Years of the River Mile
The pre-entry excitement is rising as Nelson Mandela Bay gets ready for the 94th running of the historic River Mile on Sunday 18th February at the picturesque Cannonville village along the banks of the Sunday’s River. The inaugural race was held in the river at Redhouse on Sunday 20th January 1924 and was declared by all to be a huge success. Perhaps the greatest feature of the race was the fact that 48 men started and 44 completed the distance. A handsome cup was presented by Mr AW Murrell, … [Read more...] about 94 Years of the River Mile
aQuellé Ocean Racing Series race results
Superb beach weather welcomed in the 6th round of Africa’s largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, on Sunday morning at Nelson Mandela Bay's Hobie Beach. Over 400 participants took part in the Series on the weekend with Ian Venter continuing his domination in the 1km Ocean Swim ahead of Cole Craig and Dennis de Villiers whilst Hannah Counihan won the ladies 1km race from Yanah Gerber and Tiara Finnis. The popular 2km Ocean Swim distance was packed with well known … [Read more...] about aQuellé Ocean Racing Series race results
Scallywag Ahead by 75 Nautical Miles
Team Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag increased their lead in Leg 4 of the Volvo Ocean Race on Monday as the sprint for the Hong Kong finish line moved inside 1,500 nautical miles. Dave Witt’s team shot to the front of the fleet on Saturday after ‘cutting the corner’ north of the Solomon Islands and have since then consolidated their lead over their six rivals. Driven on by the opportunity to lead the fleet across the finish line in the first ever Volvo Ocean Race stopover in their home town of Hong … [Read more...] about Scallywag Ahead by 75 Nautical Miles
