Pennypinchers Easter Surfski Challenge, Supported by PPC
Plettenberg Bay’s Easter Games will be in full swing again this year with a host of sporting events spread out over the course of the long weekend.
The increasingly popular Pennypinchers Easter Surfski Challenge, supported by PPC Cement has been dubbed “Best lap course in the world” by iconic paddler Jasper Mocke.
Rightfully so, With Saturday 7th’s main singles event being a grueling 20km paddle between Plett’s Central beach, Robberg and Keurboomsstrand, with the added challenge of running the gauntlet through the notorious Keurbooms River mouth.
Equally as tough, the 18km doubles event, held the following morning, will have teams punching the surf from Central Beach, heading across the bay and around the point of the Robberg Peninsula to reach The Island, where they’ll return back along the same course.
For the kids and aspiring youngsters keen on getting stuck into this popular sport, the Kiddies Guppy race will take place in the calmer waters of The Keurbooms Lagoon, to run in conjunction with main singles event.
“We’re hoping to top last years entries with an equally enjoyable two days of paddling.” Says event organizer Wayne Craig. Following PPC Cement’s generous contribution to the event, further support has come from Offthehook Seafood Café, Hansa and Vitamin Water, with beneficiaries being Plett’s NSRI Station 14 and educational theatre organisation, Lunchbox Theatre.
Visit www.offthehookplett.co.za or contact Wayne Craig Ph. 044 533 0796 for further details.
View the whole schedule of The Plett Easter Games 2012