18 year old Wayne Jones is eagerly looking forward to Sunday for round 2 of the Ocean Racing Series™ as he seeks to extend an unbeaten record in the Dis-Chem 2km Ocean Swim which he started way back in October 2011. Jones' strongest competition in the long distance swim is likely to come from his 20 year old brother Jason who was the runner up at round 1 a fortnight ago whilst youngest brother Daniel, 16 years, enjoyed a comfortable win in the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim in round 1. The Jones … [Read more...] about Jones Seeking Clean Sweep
Watersport
Dolphins and Whales keep eye on swimmers
Port Elizabeth Olympic open water Swimmer Jessica Roux was in top form over the weekend with a great win in the Dischem 2km Ocean Swim at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning as part of the opening round of the City's unique Ocean Racing Series™. Roux was part of over 350 participants taking part in one of five events during the start of Season 9 for the Series despite the cool damp conditions. Overnight rain ensured near perfect and flat sea conditions for the swimmers with dolphins and whales also … [Read more...] about Dolphins and Whales keep eye on swimmers
It’s that time of year again
The sun stays up longer, the weather becomes warmer and it is time to get fit and spend more time outdoors. The popular Ocean Racing Series provides an ideal opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the beachfront whilst competing in fun and exciting events at PE's premier Beach, Hobie Beach, and keeping fit this summer. "This will be the 9th season of the Ocean Racing Series with eleven race days between now and March next year," said Michael Zoetmulder, owner of Zports, owners of the … [Read more...] about It’s that time of year again
Ocean Racing Series Results
Round 7 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series was held in great conditions at Nelson Mandela Bay's Hobie Beach on 10 March 2013, as hundreds of participants flocked to PE's premier beach to take part. The Series is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and takes place on alternate Sunday mornings throughout summer at Hobie Beach with this season ending on Sunday 7th April. The next race takes place on Sunday 24 March 2013. Summary Results: Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim Male: 1 Wesley Wiehahn … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series Results
Sunny Round 4 for Ocean Racing Series
Round 4 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series attracted over a thousand people to Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach on Sunday morning to participte in or watch one of the 5 exciting events taking place. EP's top open water swimmers tussled with Ironman contenders in choppy surf conditions for the Dis-chem 1km or 2km Ocean Swim events whilst seasoned runners took part in the About IT 5km Beach Run in near perfect beach conditions. Wesley Wiehahn and Christie Vaughan won their respective gender … [Read more...] about Sunny Round 4 for Ocean Racing Series
SA Schools Water Polo Tournament
Eastern Province Water Polo is proud to be hosting this years’ Old Mutual Wealth SA SCHOOLS WATER POLO TOURNAMENT from the 10-14 December 2012. Six tournament venues in Port Elizabeth will be utilised with the Newton Park Swimming Pool serving as the main venue. Organisors are expecting more than 2000 participants to compete in the SA Schools Water Polo Tournament which will include 1800 boys and girls (ranging in age from 13 to 19 years), coaches, referees and officials representing ten … [Read more...] about SA Schools Water Polo Tournament
Ocean Racing Series Results
Despite strong off-shore winds of 25 knots on Sunday morning, over 300 participants took part in Round 2 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series with Wayne Jones first out the water in the Dis-chem 2km Ocean Swim with Tammy Geyer winning the ladies race. In the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim it was Wesley Wiehahn and Amy Mardon who took the race honours whilst on the beach, Antonio Seconds and Mariette Hattingh were the fastest in the About IT 5km Beach Run. Colin Korkie and Helen Schuck took line … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series Results
The Fish River Canoe Marathon – Celebrating Cradock Hospitality
I have a mate in Cradock, Ivan Stock. He got involved in security in the mid 1990's and we became friends sharing experiences and tips in the security industry. Ivan always harks back to how friendly myself and Brendon Ah Shene were towards him by offering assistance whenever he was in Port Elizabeth for a visit or launch of a security product. Many is the lunch we spent at the Yacht Club and even the waitrons there knew just what Ivan wanted to eat - "Ek soek 'n groot rump met vet op, niks … [Read more...] about The Fish River Canoe Marathon – Celebrating Cradock Hospitality
Troyden Prinsloo wins Bell Buoy Challenge comfortably
SA Olympic swimmer, Troyden Prinsloo of Durban, became the first South African swimmer to win the Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy Challenge on Saturday morning. Near perfect swimming conditions greeted the swimmers as they set off from Hobie Beach on an 8km swim which took them to the nautical marker some 2.5km off-shore and back. Prinsloo, the South African 10km open water champion and former USA NCAA champion, led from start to finish bagging over R2,000 in hot spot prizemoney and the R7,500 … [Read more...] about Troyden Prinsloo wins Bell Buoy Challenge comfortably
International swimmers for Bell Buoy Challenge
No fewer than three international swimmers will start Saturday's epic Bell Buoy Challenge swim alongside South African Olympic and champion swimmers. USA marathon swimmers Jason Malick from Wilmington will be joined by Denise Everitt of New York and Jen Schumacker of Los Angeles as they attempt their first Bell Buoy Challenge swim on Saturday morning from Hobie Beach. Malick is a seasoned marathon swimmer, having become the first swimmer to complete the Cape Island 15.1 mile swim in 2010 and … [Read more...] about International swimmers for Bell Buoy Challenge
Madiba Classic Surf Ski Challenge
Friday's opening water sport event for the 2012 Splash Festival is set to be a world class event with the Madiba Classic Surf Ski Challenge drawing some of South Africa's top international paddlers. World Champion and 3 times Madiba Classic champion Dawid Mocke of Cape Town has confirmed his entry ahead of Friday's race and will be lining up alongside British international white water kayaker Ben Oakley. Oakley a medical doctor from Nottingham in the United Kingdom has been an integral part … [Read more...] about Madiba Classic Surf Ski Challenge
Dan Howitz First in First 3 Beaches
Top EP Triathlete Dan Howitz claimed the inaugural City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge individual title yesterday morning as over 100 participants took to this new and exciting event. Howitz, who placed 2nd last weekend in the SA Triathlon championships at the same venue, had to fight hard for victory and took the lead with around 1km to go. First across the finish line on Wednesday morning was Lifesaving Ironman Andrew Skowno of the Summerstrand Surf Lifesaving Club. Skowno was in … [Read more...] about Dan Howitz First in First 3 Beaches
3 Beaches Present a Unique Challenge
A fun and exciting new event on the Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay calendar is expected to draw hundreds of people to the beachfront on Wednesday morning. The City Lodge Hotels Group 3 Beaches Challenge will be taking place from Pollok Beach at 9:00 am on Wednesday morning and will see open water swimmers, surf lifesavers, paddlers and runners all competing against each other along the entire city beachfront. "With one of the best beachfront facilities in the world, we're excited that the … [Read more...] about 3 Beaches Present a Unique Challenge
Round 9 Results for Ocean Racing Series
Strong off-shore Westerly winds on Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, didn't dampen the spirits of just under 300 participants at Sunday's Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series taking part in either the swim or beach events. The Jones siblings continued to dominate the Dis-Chem ocean swimming events despite finding conditions very tough on the morning. Wayne Jones won the 3km swim in a time of 41min 57sec whilst Jason Jones beat his younger brother Daniel by over a minute to win the 1km swim in 15min … [Read more...] about Round 9 Results for Ocean Racing Series
Jones Pips Newcomer Campbell
Season 7 undefeated champion in the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim, Jason Jones, was made to work hard for line honours on Sunday morning during round 8 of the fortnightly Series, challenged all the way to the finish line by Series newcomer Bruce Campbell. Jones' younger sibling Daniel was third on the morning which also saw the Billson sisters, Lauren and Natalie, taking out the top two placings in the ladies 1km category ahead of Payton Horton. In the longer course, Dis-Chem 3km Ocean Swim it was … [Read more...] about Jones Pips Newcomer Campbell
