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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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
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
Chumming of a Different Kind from Local Beach Manager
Sundays final round of the popular Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series was marred by a nasty incident on Sunday morning as over 300 swimmers from around the country participated in the last swim of Season 6 at Hobie Beach. About 30 minutes into the event, a group of up to six swimmers deliberately entered the water without registering for the event and proceeded to swim directly into the race participants as the 3km swimmers were completing their 2nd lap and colliding into several … [Read more...] about Chumming of a Different Kind from Local Beach Manager
Final Round of the Ocean Racing Series
Hundreds of open water swimmers and fun runners are expected to attend the final round of the popular Nelson Mandela Bay Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series at Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach this Sunday morning 3 April 2011. Season 6 of the Series started in November last year and concludes on Sunday with Race day 10 kicking off at 9:00 am, having already attracted over 4,000 entries through the season. The Series, Africa's most popular family lifestyle beach event, continues to dominate national … [Read more...] about Final Round of the Ocean Racing Series
Michael Marais Moves into the Overall Lead
EP Swimmer, Michael Marais, was back to winning form at Sunday’s 8th round of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series, claiming line honours in the Dis-Chem 3km Ocean Swim from Raynard Tissink and Hanré Barnard. Held in ideal beach conditions, Round 8 was well attended by families who enjoyed some exciting competition. Marais' win in the 3km swim catapults him into the overall Series lead with just two rounds remaining in the Series. Heading the ladies challenge is young Chrislie Niehaus who won … [Read more...] about Michael Marais Moves into the Overall Lead
Seconds Out, Round Number 7
Africa's largest family lifestyle beach event, the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series, returns to Hobie Beach on Sunday morning for Round 7. Strong competition in the ocean swims are anticipated ahead of next Sunday's SPAR Redhouse River Mile. Leading the local challenge for the River Mile is overall Series 1km swim leader, Chris van de Sande and he is expected to put in another winning performance on Sunday morning. van de Sande has been in a class of his own in the 1km swims this season and will … [Read more...] about Seconds Out, Round Number 7
Young Wayne Jones Dominates ORS
Victoria Park High School's Wayne Jones, 15, dominated Round 6 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series Dis-Chem 3km Ocean Swim this morning in windy off shore conditions. Jones finished the 3km swim in 47min 30sec from Michael Marais and Raynard Tissink in a chilly 18 degree water temperatures. In the ladies race, Rebecca Newman won in 59:21 from Tammy Geyer and Claudia Powell. In the 1km swim it was Jones elder sibling Jason who won in 16:53 from Giovanni Falco and Wesley Wiehahn whilst … [Read more...] about Young Wayne Jones Dominates ORS
Mike is too Polite and Nice So I will say FARG OFF for him
One of the lone people continually promoting Port Elizabeth as the watersport capital of South Africa (at least) and the world (at best!) is Michael Zoetmulder from Zports. One of the events that he presents is the regular Ocean Racing Series (ORS) at the "used to be Blue Flag" Hobie Beach. The ORS consists of a number of swimming, paddling and running events for competitors to take part in and stand a chance to win prizes. In his recent newsletter Michael writes: At the last race day, we … [Read more...] about Mike is too Polite and Nice So I will say FARG OFF for him
Round 5 to Jodie Swallow
Britain's 70.3 ladies Ironman World Champion, Jodie Swallow tamed the windy conditions of Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday morning to win the Ladies Dis-Chem 3km Ocean Swim during Round 5 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series. The 29-year old swam a time of 46min 26sec to finish behind Nelson Mandela Bay's 15 year old Wayne Jones with Michael Marais in 3rd place and SA Ironman Champion Raynard Tissink in 4th place. Tissink, who is not currently racing fit, has just changed his training regime to … [Read more...] about Round 5 to Jodie Swallow
