The 5th round and final race for 2015 of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series will take place at Hobie Beach this Sunday morning from 9am. The Series which includes a 3km, 2km & 1km Ocean Swim, 5km Beach Run and 5km Beach Walk and a 1km Beach Run/Walk for kids between the ages of 1month and 12 years opens for entry at 7.30am at the beach on Sunday morning. Prize giving for the kids starts at 10am and is followed immediately thereafter with the adult prize giving and the R1,000 cash lucky … [Read more...] about Final ORS for 2015
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Ocean Series returns this Sunday
The popular and unique Nelson Mandela Bay aQuellé Ocean Racing Series returns this Sunday morning to Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, for round 2. Now in it's 11th season, the Series is enjoying a significant growth in recreational participants who are enjoying the Sunday morning race days as a fun way to get fit this summer. Wayne Mitchell and Megan Snyman will be wanting to continue their winning ways in the 5km Beach Run whilst the inclusion of a 1km, 2km and 3km swim distance from the start … [Read more...] about Ocean Series returns this Sunday
Ocean Racing Series Port Elizabeth
Started by Zports in January 2006, the Ocean Racing Series remains one of the largest family beach events in Africa and is unique to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole which consists of Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch. The Series offers a fantastic way to stay fit in a casual, friendly and safe environment. Participants of all ages and fitness abilities are encouraged to join in the fun of the Series which is great for families. The ORS sees hundreds of like minded people swimming and … [Read more...] about Ocean Racing Series Port Elizabeth
Second last Ocean Racing Series
The penultimate round of the Metro's unique aQuellé Ocean Racing Series takes place this Sunday morning at Hobie Beach. Round 9 for Season 10 of the popular Ocean Series is expected to draw large crowds as participants take part in 6 simultaneously run events on Port Elizabeth's premier beach from 9am. "It's been another great season of growth for the Series and it's hard to believe that we're already headed towards the end of Season 10" said Mike Zoetmulder of Zsports Events NPC, a non … [Read more...] about Second last Ocean Racing Series
Third Round of Unique PE Series
Beach enthusiasts are hoping that the summer weather comes soon as they prepare for the 3rd round of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series which takes place this Sunday morning at Hobie Beach. Unique to Nelson Mandela Bay, the Series appeals to families in that it offers them an opportunity to take part in any one of six exciting sports events on the same morning. Included in the listing is a 2km and 1km Ocean Swim, 3km Stand-up Paddle, 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk and the Kids (12 years … [Read more...] about Third Round of Unique PE Series
Strong winds fail to deter ORS Participants
The 10th Season of Nelson Mandela Bay's unique aQuellé Ocean Racing Series™ (ORS) got under way on Sunday with over 400 participants braving the strong off-shore winds which lashed the city beach front throughout the morning. One of the city's premier water sport events, the Series draws participants from around the Province on alternate Sunday mornings to Hobie Beach where families take part in any one of the 6 events taking place on the morning and get to enjoy the city's iconic … [Read more...] about Strong winds fail to deter ORS Participants
Ocean Series concludes this weekend
The 9th Season of the popular Ocean Racing Series will conclude this Sunday morning with Round 11 taking place at Hobie Beach and followed by a glitzy Series prize giving ceremony at the Boardwalk. The Series, which so far this season has attracted over 4,500 entries, is Africa's largest family beach event drawing thousands of people to the city beach front on alternate Sunday mornings throughout the Summer months. With just one week to Ironman South Africa, the Ocean Racing Series is … [Read more...] about Ocean Series concludes this weekend
Tracy Gous leads ladies Ocean Series Challenge
Mother of two, Tracy Gous, extended her overall Series lead in the ladies division of the Dischem 2km Ocean Swim on Sunday morning at Round 6 of the Ocean Racing Series held in Port Elizabeth in blustery conditions. With over 500 entries for Round 6, it was the 37 year old former surf and still water lifesaving champion, who extended her overall points accumulation as she convincingly claimed her 3rd win of the Series to a 20 point lead over 15 year old Amy Mardon and 21 year old Rebecca Newman. … [Read more...] about Tracy Gous leads ladies Ocean Series Challenge
Popular Ocean Series Returns
The popular Nelson Mandela Bay Ocean Racing Series returns to Hobie Beach this Sunday for round 6 with hundreds of swimmers, runners and kids expected to take part. Billed as Africa's largest family beach lifestyle event, the Series already has over 1,000 registered participants across the five events which are on offer each Race Day. As the Ocean Racing Series moves into the second half of Season 9, the focus for the top participants moves to the overall standings for the remaining 6 race … [Read more...] about Popular Ocean Series Returns
Youngsters running away from Oldies
Hobie Beach is a buzz with activity on alternate Sunday mornings for the Ocean Racing Series and leading the excitement of the Series are the youngsters taking part in the Kingfisher FM 5km Beach Run. 16 year old Munro Ferreira leads the Series for the Beach Run with 115 points from 3 race days whilst 12 year old Megan Snyman leads the ladies challenge with 135 points. In the 3 race days this season, Megan has collected the full spectrum of medals with a 1st, 3rd and 2nd place … [Read more...] about Youngsters running away from Oldies
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
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
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
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
