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aQuellé ORS 1 km Ocean Swim Hobie Beach November 2026

Early-season Hobie Beach ocean racing for every ability.

Gqeberha (Hobie Beach), South Africa Sunday 1 November 2026

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Why you might love it

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    Jump into Season 22 early — a 1 km that welcomes first-timers on Africa's largest family beach series.

Who this suits

First open-water swimmers and families.

Getting ready

Preparation

aQuellé Ocean Racing Series Season 22 race day at Hobie Beach on 1 November 2026: beginner-friendly 1 km ocean swim with full festival programme (400 m–3 km swims, beach run/walk, kids). Enter via EasyEntry.africa series or once-off.

In your Race Year

November — aQuellé ORS 1 km Ocean Swim Hobie Beach November 2026

A gentle November chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.

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Where this could take you

One finish line starts the next.

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