Hank on course for 14 at Berg River Canoe Marathon
PAARL – Hank McGregor quickly stamped his authority on the 2025 Berg River Canoe Marathon and after building a massive lead of almost six minutes on Day 1 on Wednesday, the 47-year-old multiple World Champion is already strongly favoured to claim his 14th title. While McGregor was cruising to his big overnight lead in the […]
Oom Jannie aiming for a bittersweet record
PAARL – Finishing the Berg River Canoe Marathon is by any standard a significant achievement, but there is one paddler in this year’s event whose participation will be extraordinary. If Jannie Malherbe makes it through the four days from Paarl to Velddrif on Wednesday to Saturday, in what promises to be cold and wet conditions, […]
2025 Berg River Marathon a race for the ages
VELDDRIF – The 2025 Berg River Canoe Marathon is shaping up to be a race for the ages with two of the event’s legends facing up against the new generation. Tom Lovemore may have been living in the shadow of his world-beating brother Hamish over the past 18 months, but the 26-year-old from Knysna carved […]