Organisers of the popular About IT Triathlon Summer Series are having emergency meetings this week to consider the feasibility of the future for this popular event to be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay. Having been a cornerstone development series for Triathlon South Africa in the Eastern Cape for more than 15 years, the escalating costs associated with the hosting of events in Nelson Mandela Bay is putting the squeeze on the affordability to manage events like triathlon in the City. "The About … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Could Lose Triathlon
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A damp squid of a finale
Whilst the rainy and windy conditions may have kept away the social family members, over 300 participants braved the conditions at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning to take part in the 5th round of the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, the final race of 2016. The choppy seas took it's toll on the swimmers making for a very testing swim on the morning but this did not seem to upset the pace of 19 year old Deshaan Pillay in the 3km swim. Pillay won the long distance swim in a time of 38min 26sec from … [Read more...] about A damp squid of a finale
ORS Finale This Sunday
Sunday sees the last round of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series for 2016 as Round 5 takes place at Hobie Beach from 9am. Nelson Mandela Bay unique family beach Series has lived up to it's reputation as Africa's largest family beach event with an average attendance of close to 500 people on race mornings this season. "This is our 12th season and so far we've had a terrific start to the season despite the inclement weather," said Series creator Michael Zoetmulder of Zsports Events NPC, … [Read more...] about ORS Finale This Sunday
Beach series expecting record attendance
Following three well supported events in not so great weather, this Sunday's aQuellé Ocean Racing Series will be hoping for better weather and a record attendance for the 4th round of the Series which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and captioned as Africa's largest family beach event. "There's nothing similar on this continent and we're only aware of New Zealand which offers something similar for families. No fewer than 7 events all taking place at the same time, the Series certainly has … [Read more...] about Beach series expecting record attendance
Mixed results for Marina swim
Some of South Africa's top age group open water swimmers were in action this past weekend at Marina Martinique for Round 2 of the Swimming SA sanctioned EC Swim Series. The hotter conditions probably got the better of Cape Town swimmers Rudolf Visser and Amy Barnes as they recorded slower 10km marathon swim times but were still well within the SA qualifying standard. Visser at 1hr 59min was a full minute slower than two weeks ago whilst Barnes in 2hrs 24min was some 5 minutes off the time set … [Read more...] about Mixed results for Marina swim
Grim weather fails to put damper on ORS
Despite the near gale force winds lashing the city this past weekend, Sunday morning saw a packed Hobie Beach as over 400 entrants took part in the 3rd round of the fortnightly aQuellé Ocean Racing Series. Thankfully for the participants, the predominant winds are blowing off-shore resulting in relatively flat seas but made swimming tough for those in the water. "Certainly another tough and stressful day in the office this Sunday with the weather not playing ball, but this certainly didn't … [Read more...] about Grim weather fails to put damper on ORS
December Triathlon Action
The dates for this December’s About IT Triathlon Summer Series have just been announced with 4 exciting race days open to all levels of triathletes wanting to take part in the Sprint Distance which comprises a 750m swim, 20km Cycle and a 5km Run. "It's with great excitement that we announce the dates for this year's SA Triathlon sanctioned Triathlon Summer Series," said Series Director Mike Zoetmulder from Zsports Events NPC, "This year sees the 5th season with Series naming sponsor About IT … [Read more...] about December Triathlon Action
Top class swimming action at Marina Martinique
This past Sunday's swimming action at Marina Martinique saw lots of SA qualifying times with swimmers from around the country in attendance at Round 2 of the Swimming SA sanctioned EC Swim Series. The 10km swim was won by Cape Town swimmers Rudolf Visser (1:58:04) and Amy Barnes (2:19:02) whilst in the 5km swim was won by St Francis Bay swimmer Amica De Jager (1:03:01) and Port Elizabeth swimmer Credence Pattinson (1:03:09). In the Men's 5km division, Cole Craig (1:06:46) placed 2nd and JC … [Read more...] about Top class swimming action at Marina Martinique
Visitors excel at family beach series
Visitors to the fortnightly aQuellé Ocean Racing Series are taking their fair share of podium medals amid tough competition in the events on offer at Port Elizabeth's Premier Blue Flag Beach, Hobie Beach.With 7 events on offer at Africa's largest family beach event, the start of Season 12 has already seen some strong competition from those that travel to the city from out of town and Sunday was no exception. With over 500 participants on Sunday morning and some really great weather, the Series … [Read more...] about Visitors excel at family beach series
Aquabear Swim Club dominates marina swim
For top local open water swimmer Pearson High School's Ian Venter, it was back to winning ways at Sunday's start to the Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics' EC Swim Series hosted at Marina Martinique and the rising of another potential open water star in Credence Pattinson, both from the Aquabear swim club in Port Elizabeth. With just under 120 swimmers taking part in the first round of the Swimming SA sanctioned Series, Venter dominated the 5km swim winning in a SA qualifying time of 1hr 3min 47sec … [Read more...] about Aquabear Swim Club dominates marina swim
Huge start to aQuellé Ocean Racing Series
A top class field of participants lined up at Hobie Beach on Sunday morning to contest the first round of the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series with over 400 participants taking part in what has become Africa's largest family beach event and is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay. Taking place on mostly alternate Sunday morning's throughout Summer, the Series offers no fewer than 7 events for families to take part in with 4 swimming events and 3 beach events to choose from with 10 race days planned for this … [Read more...] about Huge start to aQuellé Ocean Racing Series
Swimming season kicks off
This weekend sees the start of the beach season with the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series getting underway on Sunday at Hobie Beach. The aQuellé Ocean Racing Series kicks off on Sunday 16th October as Africa's largest family beach event offering something for the whole family with its 7 simultaneous events on alternate Sunday mornings at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth. Three beach events available include a 5km Beach Run, 5km Beach Walk and a Kids 12 years and under 1km Beach Run and these … [Read more...] about Swimming season kicks off
Train Wins
The Metrorail train proved too strong for the teams this year in the Nelson Mandela Bay Train Race which took place between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Stations yesterday. The 700 strong passengers on the train got to enjoy the feeling of victory as the train crossed the finish line in a time of 1hr 43minutes, just 5 minutes ahead of defending champion Corporate Team, Gamble Pharmacy. Great conditions welcomed the participants and spectators at Port Elizabeth Station as the race got underway … [Read more...] about Train Wins
Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race
The Nutritech 4-part Winter Triathlon Series, sanctioned by Eastern Province Triathlon Association (EPTA), conclude on Sunday morning with upcoming star Keegan Cooke winning the Sprint Triathlon in a time of 1hr 2min ahead of Mauritz Erasmus and Dan Howitz whilst 21 year old Jodie Berry won the ladies race in 1 hour 6min from pre-race favourite Antonelle Saporta and Kris Mari Voges. In the Sprint Duathlon it was 4 out of 4 for winner Ross Helliwell who crossed the line ahead of Lochi Lochner … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race
Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
A record breaking sub 56min win in the 17.5km Town Lodge Business Night Relay secured the Series win for the youngsters in the Gamble Pharmacy running team on Tuesday night at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Undefeated in the Men's category in all but one of the races in the history of the Night Relay, the team comprising of Uitenhage athletes Duwayne Lucas, Adriaan Gerwell, Aphlyn Taai, Brandon Eppenaar, Mariano Esau secured the 4th and final win of the Series on Tuesday night in a new course … [Read more...] about Record secures series win for Gamble Pharmacy
