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Sports stars swim, cycle and walk – all for a good cause

Sports stars swim, cycle and walk – all for a good cause

ABOUT 1700 people took part in the sixth annual two-day Sabrina Love Ocean Challenge in Plettenberg Bay yesterday and Sunday, when international sports stars swam, paddled, cycled, ran and walked alongside holidaymakers.

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Knysna man wins Robberg Express

Knysna’s Martin Fraser Mackenzie won the annual Robberg Express multi-discipline challenge, the anchor sports event of Bitou’s Whisky, Whales and Jazz festival, in Plettenberg Bay at the weekend.

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Plett warms up for Wedge Classic 09

Plett warms up for Wedge Classic 09

Vaughn Harris, winner of last year’s Pro Division, will be looking to hit back at this year’s Wedge Classic and hopes to defend his title from the onslaught of many talented Pro and Junior hopefuls. Home advantage will doubtlessly benefit local bodyboarders, who will once again pose a serious threat in the various heats. Sampi Kamffer, Lyndell Pells and Niklas Martins are always highly competitive and regularly made the finals in their respective divisions.

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The Wedge Classic is a Go!

The Wedge Classic is a Go!

It is with great delight that we are able to confirm the running of The Wedge Classic National Bodyboarding Circuit Event 2009!

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Plett man is going all out ‘for the children‘

Plett man is going all out ‘for the children‘

HE‘S not too comfortable about swimming in the ocean, but Plettenberg Bay businessman Duncan Brown says he‘ll be thinking of the disabled children he is raising funds for when he tackles this weekend‘s Ironman triathlon in Port Elizabeth.

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Plett businessman competes in Ironman to raise funds for disabled children

HE’S not too comfortable about swimming in the ocean, but Plettenberg Bay businessman Duncan Brown says he’ll be thinking of the disabled children he is raising funds for when he tackles this weekend’s Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon in Port Elizabeth.

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Pennypinchers and Crush fly the flag on Central Beach

Pennypinchers and Crush fly the flag on Central Beach

Plett Nippers experienced their most successful season in the club’s history last year, with a second place finish at the Eastern Cape Champs and a sixth place (out of 12) in the South African Champs which were held in Durban. This result included finishing ahead of Durban Surf – arguably South Africa’s most prestigious lifesaving establishments.

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Sports stars set for Sabrina Love event

Several sporting celebrities have signed up for this year‘s Sabrina Love Ocean Challenge in Plettenberg Bay, and the organisers have encouraged businesses to enter teams for the December 28 charity event.

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