Sunday 8 January saw the 7th round of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series taking place on Hobie Beach with hundreds of people from around the Eastern Cape in attendance. The second half of Season 7 kicked off with the last Dischem 2km Ocean Swim as this discipline now increases to a 3km swim from round 8 in two weeks time. The Jones boys continued where they left off by dominating the Dis-Chem swims with Wayne winning the 2km swim and Jason getting the better of Daniel in the 1km … [Read more...] about The ‘Last of the Holiday’ Ocean Racing Series Results
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Ocean Racing Series Closes 2011 on High Note
The sixth and final round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series for 2011 was held on a packed Hobie Beach on Sunday morning, 18 December 2011, with hundreds of participants taking part in near perfect weather. Dominating the Dis-Chem Ocean Swims was once again the Jones and Billson familes with Jason and Daniel Jones placing 1st and 2nd in the 1km Ocean Swim with brother Wayne winning the 2km swim. Carmel and Lauren Billson placed 1st and 2nd in the 1km ladies swim whilst … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series Closes 2011 on High Note
ORS Participants Lurve NMB
The Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series continues to draw hundreds of people to the Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront on a fortnightly basis, much to the delight of local traders. No matter what the weather, the Series continues to ensure that families from around the world get to enjoy the cities beachfront on alternate Sunday morning's. This past Sunday, despite the strong on-shore winds, the Series attracted over 280 participants and many more spectators to Hobie Beach for Round 5 of this 12 race … [Read more...] about ORS Participants Lurve NMB
Butterfly – One More Reason to Head for Hobie Beach This Weekend
This Sunday sees the fifth round of the popular Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series on Nelson Mandela Bay's Hobie Beach with over a thousand participants and spectators expected to pack the beach in the first of two race days being held during December. The Five events on offer have attracted the attention of hundreds of local families and beach goers as swimmers, runners and walkers get their fitness fix for the weekend with all events kicking off at 9am on Sunday morning. Most popular event is … [Read more...] about Butterfly – One More Reason to Head for Hobie Beach This Weekend
Rough Seas See ORS Round 4 Swimming Event Cancelled
Sunday's 4th round of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series saw the cancellation of the Dis-Chem ocean events due to dangerous sea conditions with just the beach events being held on the morning. With over 300 swimmers expected to have taken part, it was a big disappointment for the organisers who had to make the hard decision of cancelling the swimming events despite some resistance from the more seasoned swimmers who were keen to test their skills in the choppy Easterly conditions. "We … [Read more...] about Rough Seas See ORS Round 4 Swimming Event Cancelled
Just What DID Mom and Dad Put in Your Bottle Boet?
Proof that we breed 'em young down here in Port Elizabeth comes from Nicholas Donachie (2yrs), Ivan Strauss (3yrs) and Mikhail Strauss (1yr) who all took part in the Kingfisher FM 1km Kids Beach Run/Walk on Sunday morning 6 November with Mikhail the youngest finisher in a time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds. The regular Ocean Racing Series down on Hobie Beach is turning into a real family event with Mom and Dad swimming and the kids going for a 1 kilometre beach run / walk. Maybe Michael … [Read more...] about Just What DID Mom and Dad Put in Your Bottle Boet?
Power to the Toddlers
Promoted as Africa's largest family beach event, Nelson Mandela Bay's Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series is certainly drawing the families this season and some are starting to dominate. No so more than the Jones family which saw Jason taking gold in the Dis-Chem 1km ocean swim and Wayne taking the gold for the 2km swim whilst Daniel secured the silver medal for the 1km swim. In the ladies swim category, the Billson family continues to dominate the Dis-Chem 1km swim with Carmel taking the gold … [Read more...] about Power to the Toddlers
Two Olympians for Cirrus Swim
Sunday's Cirrus Bio-Ears Swim Challenge Series is setting up to witness one of the most competitive 10km swims ever in the Eastern Cape as South African swimming legend and Olympic swimmer Natalie Du Toit goes head to head with friend and fellow Olympic Italian swimmer, Martina Grimaldi, a top 10 finisher at the 2008 Olympic Games and favourite for a podium finish at next year's London Olympics. The two Olympians are joined for Sundays 10km showdown by fellow Italian, Rachele Bruni, who … [Read more...] about Two Olympians for Cirrus Swim
ORS Growing – over a Thousand Participants head for Hobie Beach
This Sunday sees the third round of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series on Nelson Mandela Bay's Hobie Beach with over a thousand participants and spectators expected to pack the beach in what is considered Africa's largest family beach event. From 9am on Sunday morning 5 simultaneously run events attract the attention of hundreds of local families and beach goers as the swimmers, runners and walkers get their fitness fix for the weekend. Most popular is the Dis-Chem 1km Ocean Swim which … [Read more...] about ORS Growing – over a Thousand Participants head for Hobie Beach
Kids show Adults how to have fun on Hobie Beach
The Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series is seeing a massive increase in the number of children taking part in this fortnightly family beach event which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay. Sunday's Round 2 of the Series saw over 80 kids, 12 years and under, taking part in the Kingfisher FM 1km Beach Run, just one of 5 events on offer on each of the race days this Summer. "It's important that we try and encourage youngsters to become more action, and we're very pleased that the Ocean Racing Series is … [Read more...] about Kids show Adults how to have fun on Hobie Beach
Head on Down to Hobie Beach for Round Two of the ORS
The second round of the popular Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series takes place from 9am on Sunday morning on Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach. Africa's largest family lifestyle beach event is attracting hundreds of participants to PE's premier beach on alternate Sunday mornings as they take part in one of 5 events on offer. The Series, which is open to all, hosts the Varsity College 5km Beach Run and Walk, the Dis-Chem 1km or 2km Ocean Swim and the popular Kingfisher FM Kids 12 years and under 1km … [Read more...] about Head on Down to Hobie Beach for Round Two of the ORS
ORS Kicks off in Perfect Weather
South Africa's largest family beach Series, the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series, kicked off Season 7 on Sunday morning in perfect weather conditions and a great entry of just over 350 participants. With 5 simultaneously running events taking place, it was the young 16 year old Victoria Park student, Wayne Jones, who stole the show with an outstanding victory in the Dis-Chem 2km ocean swim ahead of a large field of seasoned swimmers. Jones completed the 2 lap sea swim in a time of 28 minutes 32 … [Read more...] about ORS Kicks off in Perfect Weather
Seven Season Itch for ORS
The 7th Season of the popular Nelson Mandela Bay Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series kicks off this weekend with the pre-Series registration function at News Cafe on Friday evening and the first race day on Sunday morning at Hobie Beach. The Metro lays claim to Africa's largest family lifestyle beach event with the Ocean Racing Series attracting thousands of people to Hobie Beach on alternate Sunday mornings throughout the whole of summer. Started in 2006, the Series attracts families through … [Read more...] about Seven Season Itch for ORS
If the Water is too Cold you may Run
Africa's water sport capital, Nelson Mandela Bay, kicks into action again this weekend with the first of 3 race days in the Winter Ocean Racing Series taking place at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning. The Ocean Racing Series, which attracts extensive media coverage for the cities claim of being the water sport capital, offers its followers the opportunity to showcase the Metro as an ideal water sport playground, no matter what the season. The three part winter Series sees 4 events taking place … [Read more...] about If the Water is too Cold you may Run
Dawid Mocke Claims Paddling Hat Trick
World Series and national champion Dawid Mocke claimed a hat trick of titles by the narrowest of margins when he won the Surf Ski Classic at the 21st Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Mocke was chased all the way by fellow Capetonians Jasper Mocke (25) and Tom Schilperoort (24) in the gruelling 26-kilometre event that took place in near-perfect paddling conditions off Hobie Beach. Mocke and Schilperoort exited the water shoulder to shoulder with the … [Read more...] about Dawid Mocke Claims Paddling Hat Trick
