The Warriors continue their Sunfoil Series campaign this week when they head to Buffalo Park for their match against the Cobras starting on Thursday 12 th January. Last week saw the Warriors draw their match against the Dolphins in Durban after the match was called off due to rain. After 6 matches the Warriors are currently fourth on the log with 58.42 points. The Titans are top of the log on 64.74 points with the Dolphins and Knights second and third respectively with 63.80 and 60.20 … [Read more...] about Warriors to Buffalo Park
Sport
Are you potentially a Gypsy World Champ?
South Africa has their very own Gypsy Class and the World Championships are coming up soon. (If America can have World Champs for their sports then so can we!) The Gypsy dinghy is an easy to sail boat which is ideally suited to beginners and family sailing. Designed and manufactured in South Africa the Gypsy dinghy has a strong fibre-glass hull, an integral centre board and an unstayed two piece mast. Sails consist of a Mainsail and a Jib each of which are hoisted and controlled by a simple … [Read more...] about Are you potentially a Gypsy World Champ?
No New Niggles as Kings return to training
The Southern Kings squad for the 2017 edition of the Vodacom Super Rugby returned to training on Monday, January 9, following the two-and-a-half weeks' Christmas break. After assessing the players, team doctor Konrad von Hagen was pleased to report that there were no new injuries sustained over the break. Furthermore, the medical team is pleased with the progress of the players who have been on the injury list. “We are quite fortunate that following a successful first half of our … [Read more...] about No New Niggles as Kings return to training
Great Weather Attracts Hundreds to ORS
The fantastic beach weather which was enjoyed by holiday makers to Nelson Mandela Bay during the festive period continued over the weekend resulting in a bumper attendance at the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series which took place on Hobie Beach on Sunday morning. Once again the event enjoyed international participation with visitors from Dubai, New Zealand and Germany taking part on the morning. Midway through Season 12 of what has become Africa's largest family beach event, over 500 participants … [Read more...] about Great Weather Attracts Hundreds to ORS
Will Going North be the Right Decision?
Port Elizabeth's Bailes family who sail out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club on their Fast 42, named Nemesis are racing on Ray of Light from Cape to Rio. They left on 1 January 2017 and as at 7:00 am today were at S23°2'20.0" W005°5'39.0" with 2137.7 nautical miles to go to the finish in Rio de Janeiro. Only when they hit the less than 1 625 nautical miles to go mark can we consider them to have passed the half way mark and psychological 'point-of-no-return'. The 28 boat fleet is divided into 5 … [Read more...] about Will Going North be the Right Decision?
The real tactical sailing starts for Ray of Light on #Cape2Rio
With the new direct route from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro (the original longer route took the racers up past Ille de Trinidade) sailors all try to avoid the South Atlantic High pressure whilst staying as true to the rhumb line straight to Rio de Janeiro as possible. Port Elizabeth's Bailes family from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club are presently on Ray of Light racing to Rio de Janeiro. As at 8:00 am this morning Ray of Light was lying in 4th position in the IRC 2 Division. There are 6 yachts … [Read more...] about The real tactical sailing starts for Ray of Light on #Cape2Rio
Simon Harmer spoke to Russel Domingo before going Kolpak
Amidst the bombshell that was dropped about Kyle Abbott and Rolee Rossouw going kolpak today, son of Port Elizabeth and Protea's cricket coach, Russel Domingo mentioned that Simon Harmer did speak to him prior to going kolpak in October 2016. Essex signed the South Africa all-rounder Simon Harmer on a Kolpak deal for the 2017 season. The 27-year-old off-break bowler carved a niche for himself at the Warriors franchise after he moved to the Eastern Cape from his home on the Highveld, where he was … [Read more...] about Simon Harmer spoke to Russel Domingo before going Kolpak
Africa’s largest family beach event returns to Port Elizabeth
The popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series returns to Hobie Beach this Sunday morning for the second half of season 12 which sees 5 race days taking place between Sunday 8th January and Sunday 26th March. Unique to Nelson Mandela Bay, the Series offers 7 simultaneously run events and over R20,000 worth of lucky draw prizes and medals each race day. On each of the Sunday mornings which the Series is hosted at Hobie Beach, there are 4 swim events (400m, 1km, 2km and 3km distances) and 3 beach … [Read more...] about Africa’s largest family beach event returns to Port Elizabeth
Bailes’ Progress amidst #Cape2Rio Tragedies
Port Elizabeth's Bailes family are onboard Ray of Light - a 44.7 foot Beneteau First design – skippered and owned by Mike Kavanagh and navigated by Siyanda Vato. Today marks their fourth day at sea and as at 6:45 am this morning they had 2 833 Nautical Miles to go to Rio De Janeiro. Their heading is 275 degrees and they are sailing at a comfortable 9.18 knots. Ray of Light is 289 nautical miles behind the leading yacht (of those that left on 1 January 2017) - Black Pearl which is a 47 foot … [Read more...] about Bailes’ Progress amidst #Cape2Rio Tragedies
Port Elizabeth family sailing 2017 Cape to Rio on Ray of Light
On 1 January 2017 Port Elizabeth's Bailes family, from the Algoa Bay Yacht Club, set out to race across the Atlantic from Cape Town to Rio De Janeiro on Michael Kavanagh's yacht Ray of Light. They are sailing in the faster fleet and will be chasing the early starters who set off on 26 December 2016. Husband and wife Tony and Sigi and their two daughters - Jenna and Tamryn Bailes are all accomplished sailors with many national and international regattas to their credit. They have extensive … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth family sailing 2017 Cape to Rio on Ray of Light
14 year-old dominates Marina Mile
14 year old Pretoria swimmer, Henre Louw, was untouchable at this year's Marina Mile swimming festival at Marina Martinique winning both the double mile and mile swimming events with over 200 swimmers taking part. Louw won the double mile swim in a very fast time of 38 minutes with Stellenbosch teenager Stephano Roodt in second place and PE's Brandon Chapman in 3rd place whilst fellow Pretorian Duné Coetzee won the ladies double mile from Hannah Haswell and Ashleigh Green. The feature … [Read more...] about 14 year-old dominates Marina Mile
A Dubious 10 000 for Hashim Amla
One would like to think that Hashim Amla would NOT want to be remembered for being the 10 000'th cricketer to be dismissed Leg Before Wicket (LBW) in a Test Series but it is what it is. Amla's 28th LBW dismissal out of 153 dismissals in 98 test matches now also represents the 10 000'th LBW dismissal in Test History This mark was reached during the Boxing Day Test match at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth between South Africa and Sri Lanka when Amla was dismissed by left-arm pacer Nuwan … [Read more...] about A Dubious 10 000 for Hashim Amla
Close out 2016 with the last Open Water Swim for the year
The annual Marina Martinique swim festival on Friday 30th December will close off the 2016 open water swimming session in great fashion with a Double Mile, 500m swim, Kids Bank2Bank and the feature Mile event all taking place in the stunning Marina Martinique canals from the Marina Wharf restaurant area. The sheltered and warm Marina canals offer the perfect open water swimming conditions with festivities kicking off from 9am on Friday. "We are excited to once again be a part of the Marina … [Read more...] about Close out 2016 with the last Open Water Swim for the year
Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
Surfing in Port Elizabeth dates back to 1962 with first organised surfing competition taking place in 1964 to be followed by the creation of the Eastern province Surfing Association in 1965. Leo Davis was Chairman from 1965 to 1971. The first Eastern Province Team to take part in the 1965 South African Championships consisted of: Ken Noble, Dave Young, Roy Marais, Bruce Mathews, John Heath, Steward Hickson-Mahoney, Viv Spindler, Peter Morgan, Mush Hide, Peter McLeleand and Gavin … [Read more...] about Surf Spots in Port Elizabeth – #MustSeeinPE
The Queen fights back
19 year old Keegan Cooke of Port Elizabeth secured the overall About IT Triathlon Series title for the second year running after a fantastic performance on Monday which saw him winning the 4th and final leg of the 4-part Series. Amid strong competition from around the country, the junior triumph in the traditional Boxing Day triathlon at Port St Francis in a time of 1hr 6min ahead of coach Richard Lawrie and Cape Town triathlete Dylan Pivo who will be relocating to Port Elizabeth in … [Read more...] about The Queen fights back
