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aQuellé ORS 1 km Ocean Swim Hobie Beach January 2027
Sunday morning Hobie Beach ocean racing for every ability.
Gqeberha (Hobie Beach), South Africa Sunday 10 January 2027
Why you might love it
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Africa's largest family beach race series — a 1 km that welcomes first-timers and kids' waves.
Who this suits
First open-water swimmers, families and coastal fitness racers.
Getting ready
Preparation
aQuellé Ocean Racing Series Season 22 race day at Hobie Beach, Nelson Mandela Bay on 10 January 2027: family-friendly 1 km ocean swim among 400 m / 2 km / 3 km options plus beach run/walk. Series memberships and once-off day entry via EasyEntry.africa; pitch-up non-member entries allowed.
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