Entries for the 11th edition of the Stihl Non Stop Dusi continue with over 130 paddlers entered so far – rain was still falling this morning and the race office has been inundated with calls from paddlers to enter.
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.
Lots of water is expected and Umgeni Water have promised a healthy water release from Henley and Inanda Dams – if the good rains continue water will be released from Nagle Dam as well making the level similar to what paddlers enjoyed on the recent Hansa Powerade Dusi.
An entry that has been welcomed with open arms by organisers is that of Dusi legend Graeme Pope-Ellis. “The Pope” enters this years’ Stihl Non Stop Dusi with Nibbs Taylor and should easily win the Masters category.
Pope-Ellis has won the traditional Dusi an astonishing 15 times, but has never before competed in the Stihl Non Stop Dusi.
“I was asked by Abbey Miedema to partner her, but after my disappointing Dusi performance last week, I said she should find a partner who would do her form justice. She is in the best shape of her life. Her paddling and her running are very good – she has really come into her own and matured” said Pope-Ellis.
The organisers of the Non Stop Dusi are ecstatic that “The Pope” has entered according to Ray de Vries, spokesman for the event.
“We are thrilled. It is an honour to have someone of “The Pope’s” stature enter the race for the first time. He is not only the Dusi King, he is a South African sporting icon. The race is richer for having him compete”.
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 ZA +27 333 94 9994.
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.
Lots of water is expected and Umgeni Water have promised a healthy water release from Henley and Inanda Dams – if the good rains continue water will be released from Nagle Dam as well making the level similar to what paddlers enjoyed on the recent Hansa Powerade Dusi.
An entry that has been welcomed with open arms by organisers is that of Dusi legend Graeme Pope-Ellis. “The Pope” enters this years’ Stihl Non Stop Dusi with Nibbs Taylor and should easily win the Masters category.
Pope-Ellis has won the traditional Dusi an astonishing 15 times, but has never before competed in the Stihl Non Stop Dusi.
“I was asked by Abbey Miedema to partner her, but after my disappointing Dusi performance last week, I said she should find a partner who would do her form justice. She is in the best shape of her life. Her paddling and her running are very good – she has really come into her own and matured” said Pope-Ellis.
The organisers of the Non Stop Dusi are ecstatic that “The Pope” has entered according to Ray de Vries, spokesman for the event.
“We are thrilled. It is an honour to have someone of “The Pope’s” stature enter the race for the first time. He is not only the Dusi King, he is a South African sporting icon. The race is richer for having him compete”.
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 ZA +27 333 94 9994.
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