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Seadog Paddle Series Opener Fish Hoek 2026
Friday-night False Bay racing that has never been cancelled since 2009.
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Strandloper Open Water Mile Langebaan 2027
A classic mile in lagoon water that feels like a Greek island.
Langebaan (Club Mykonos), South Africa Sunday 14 February 2027
Why you might love it
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A scenic mile that is friendlier than most SA ocean starts — warm, salt, and spectacular.
Who this suits
Open-water swimmers stepping up from 800 m toward Midmar-style miles.
Getting ready
Preparation
Strandloper mile at Club Mykonos Langebaan on Sunday 14 February 2027: roughly 1.6 km point-to-point in protected lagoon water as part of the Blue Lagoon festival weekend. Official BLT site lists the mile alongside 800 m and 3.8 km options.
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