The second half of the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series - Season XI kicks off this Sunday morning at Hobie Beach and a packed beach will be anticipated for round 6 of the 10 round Series. The only Series of it's kind in Africa offers something for the whole family with 3 swimming races (1km, 2km & 3km), 2 beach events (5km Run and 5km Walk) and a Kids 12 years and under 1km beach run/walk. "Whilst well attended, the first half of the season during 2015 was hampered by very poor weather and … [Read more...] about And the Fun returns
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OCS Series Returns with better weather
Following the forced cancellation of round 2 a fortnight ago due to excessive winds, the popular and unique Nelson Mandela Bay aQuellé Ocean Racing Series returns to Hobie Beach on Sunday and is anticipating an increased turnout. 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 … [Read more...] about OCS Series Returns with better weather
Strong wind blows out series swim
On-shore winds of up to 60km/h denied swimmers the opportunity to take part in the 2nd round of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series™ on Sunday morning as all ocean events were cancelled and just the 3 beach events took place on a wind swept Hobie Beach. Despite the poor beach weather, just over 200 participants still braved the conditions to take part in the 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk and the ever popular 1km Kids Beach Run whilst organisers, together with the lifeguards from … [Read more...] about Strong wind blows out series swim
Kick off of Africa’s largest family beach event
Africa's largest family beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, kicks off at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning. The Series, now entering its 10th season is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and attracts families from around the Eastern Cape on alternate Sunday mornings for some great family fitness fun. Season 10 will comprise of 10 race days concluding on 15th March 2015. The Series offers 5 separate events each race morning in which family members can take part. For those who prefer to stay on … [Read more...] about Kick off of Africa’s largest family beach event
Which 82 year old walks 15 Km’s to walk 5 km’s?
Whilst 16 year olds were winning the various disciplines in last Sundays Nelson Mandela Bay Ocean Racing Series - round 2, 82 year old Quentin Vermaak was pacing down the beach to claim gold in the 60 years and over category in the Swirlers 5km Beach Walk. Vermaak is no stranger to walking events and has represented Eastern Province in various age groups and has now taken to the Ocean Racing Series which takes place on alternate Sunday mornings at Hobie Beach. "I have been walking since 1963 … [Read more...] about Which 82 year old walks 15 Km’s to walk 5 km’s?
Jones Seeking Clean Sweep
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
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
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
Jessica Makes Mens Hearts Pound
www.MyPE.co.za: Nelson Mandela Bay's Jessica Roux showed on Sunday morning, 19 December, just why she is rated as one of South Africa's top open water swimmers with a comfortable win over 2010 70.3 Ironman champion Lucie Zelenkova in the Dis-chem 3km Ocean Swim during round 4 of the Weekend Post Ocean Racing Series at Hobie Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay. Roux had a strong swim with eventual men's winner Wayne Jones, finishing 2nd overall on the morning - making for strong cardiac exercise for … [Read more...] about Jessica Makes Mens Hearts Pound
