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Fish Hoek, South Africa
Seadog Paddle Series Opener Fish Hoek 2026
Friday-night False Bay racing that has never been cancelled since 2009.
Registration Open
2 OctEvening coastal paddle (conditions-dependent route)Achievable
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N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon 2027
Drakensberg river racing back on after a forced year off.
Underberg, South Africa Saturday 30 January 2027
Why you might love it
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One of SA's prettiest river weekends — family village vibe plus serious whitewater pedigree.
Who this suits
River marathon paddlers from social K2 crews to elite K1 racers.
Getting ready
Preparation
The 32nd N3TC Drak Challenge returns to the Southern Drakensberg on 30–31 January 2027 after the 2026 Foot-and-Mouth cancellation. Two days of river racing on the wild uMzimkhulu around Underberg for elites and social paddlers alike. Official confirmation 22 Sep 2026; entries open 1 November 2026.
In your Race Year
January — N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon 2027
A demanding January chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
This challengeN3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon 2027
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A future horizonÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship 2027
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