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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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Great River Race 2027
Row under Tower Bridge in a fleet of three hundred traditional boats.
London (River Thames), United Kingdom Saturday 18 September 2027
Why you might love it
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A unique, colourful team challenge where novice crews in all kinds of boats share the river with experienced clubs, passing London's landmarks.
Who this suits
Club crews, corporate and charity teams, and novice rowers or paddlers who join a crew.
Getting ready
Preparation
London's river marathon: hundreds of crews in traditional rowed and paddled boats, from Viking longboats and Cornish gigs to dragon boats and skiffs, race up the Thames through the heart of the capital.
In your Race Year
September — Great River Race 2027
A challenging September chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
This challengeGreat River Race 2027
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