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STBB Cape Point Challenge Surfski 2026
Fifty-two kilometres around the tip of Africa.
Scarborough / Fish Hoek, South Africa Saturday 19 December 2026
Why you might love it
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Paddle the tip of Africa — a true 'I didn't know I could do that' Cape Town ocean marathon.
Who this suits
Highly experienced open-ocean surfski paddlers with proven qualifying races.
Getting ready
Preparation
The STBB Cape Point Challenge: approximately 52 km from Scarborough/Witsand around Cape Point to Fish Hoek Beach over race weekend 19–20 December 2026. Confirmed entry list already publishing via CSA/PSA online; paddlers must meet open-ocean qualifying standards. One of Cape Town's most iconic ocean paddle challenges.
In your Race Year
December — STBB Cape Point Challenge Surfski 2026
A epic December chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
This challengeSTBB Cape Point Challenge Surfski 2026
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