Non-Stop Duzi

Entries for the 11th edition of the Stihl Non Stop Dusi are “pouring in” according to chairman of the race organisers, Nigel Tatham.

“There is lots of water around which is boosting entries” said Tatham yesterday.

“You can imagine how welcome good water is when you are literally doing the whole 3 day Hansa Powerade Dusi in one day!. The water levels will be much the same as the Dusi held last weekend. Umgeni Water has agreed to release water from Henley, Nagle ad Inanda Dams for the event which will be welcomed by paddlers…

The good news for the top paddlers is that the sponsorship from Stihl means that the prize money has increased again. The first crew across the line will win R20 000.00 which makes it one of the richest canoe races in SA. The winner of the K1 will win R10 000.00 plus a bonus of R10 000.00 should he be the first boat home overall.

“This race is really becoming one of the top races in SA paddling. Media coverage has increased every year and this year TV coverage will be twice as much as we have ever had. With Stihl as our partners we are able to take the event to the next level” said Tatham.

The Stihl Non Stop Dusi takes place on Saturday February 3 and follows the traditional Dusi course from Camps Drift in PMB to Blue Lagoon in Durban.

The race is for K2 (doubles) as well as K1’s (singles) and is a race where minimal rules apply.

Paddlers are required to go through two checkpoints between the two cities, but are totally reliant on their support teams for food, hydration and repairs.

Entry forms are available from Mary on (033) 394-9994.