Some advice for our beleaguered Metro Head of Communications Roland Williams whose 'accepting of largess from a rival to Times Media' is being spotlighted in The Herald newspaper. Williams responded today to The Herald's front page article about his "unethical conduct" in accepting "An all-expenses-paid golfing trip to Paarl......which was paid for by printing giant Paarl Media." According to The Herald; "Paarl Media received the last R7.8-million tender to print the municipality's Ubuntu … [Read more...] about Dear Roland – Golf is for People UNable to Sail
hobie 16 nationals
Plett Duo Clinch National Title in Algoa Bay
4 days of sailing and 9 races later Blaine and Roxanne Dodds sailing for Knysna Yacht Club finally clinched the 2014 Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals - a title that has eluded them for the last three years of keen competition in Algoa Bay. The three days of sailing presented a range of conditions but Port Elizabeth saved the best for last. A mid morning start for bridge and officials saw the support team dotted around the still bay in the windless conditions whilst the fleet waited for the … [Read more...] about Plett Duo Clinch National Title in Algoa Bay
An interesting third day at sea
Shifty conditions greeted the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals fleet on Saturday 22 March 2014 - the 3rd and 2nd last day of sailing. After no sailing on the first day in Port Elizabeth the shifty conditions presented a challenge for Race Officer Doug Allison who had his mark laying crews shifting the course as the wind swung from North to North West to West to South West where it settled for the day. Four races were sailed in winds increasing from 7 to 22 knots with the last race completed … [Read more...] about An interesting third day at sea
Day 1 of the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals
A perfectly sunny and calm day greeted the 38 Hobie 16's taking part in the 2013 Boardwalk Hobie 16 National Championships today. The Boardwalk Hobie 16 National Championships are being sailed off of Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th March 2013. Thanks to local sponsorship the Hobie 16 Nationals will be sailed in Algoa Bay every year until 2016. In the light South-Easterly of 6 to 8 knots, Race Officer Doug Allison, set a Windward Leeward (Sausage shape) course … [Read more...] about Day 1 of the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals
Hobie Cats back on Hobie Beach
Five former Hobie World Champions will be part of the colourful field for the Hobie 16 National Championships, which will be held off their namesake Hobie Beach later this month (March). Hosted by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club and sponsored by The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World and Sebago, the event is expected to attract a field of 50 to 60 boats, according to Andrew Ward of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. “We once again have the opportunity to showcase Port Elizabeth as THE … [Read more...] about Hobie Cats back on Hobie Beach
I Will (try to) Never Take a Media Event for Granted Again
Only two days to go to the start of the Boardwalk Hobie 16 Nationals and we kick off festivities with a Press Launch this evening at the PE (Hobie) Beach Yacht Club. As I sit on the balcony I can smell tempting flavours from the kitchen and hear the clink of glasses and cutlery being put out for hungry journos who will come and eat their full. Maybe they will stay to have a Fanta Brown or two and have a couple of laughs. The amount of time that has gone into organising this evening's … [Read more...] about I Will (try to) Never Take a Media Event for Granted Again
Close Action Sailing Returns to Hobie Beach
Four days of action packed, colourful sailing returns to the shores of Port Elizabeth's Hobie beach when the Hobie 16 Class National Championships 2012 is sailed from 27 to 30 April 2012. In 2005 the Chevrolet Hobie 16 World Championships saw international focus on Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach. The 2012 Hobie Nationals will once again see many Hobie's in a colourful and exciting four day sailing spectacular easily accessible to spectators from the beach and Shark Rock Pier. Organisers are … [Read more...] about Close Action Sailing Returns to Hobie Beach
