The 2022 Drak was a fantastic event, with great water and weather and a special vibe in the paddling community
Well done to our champs Andy Birkett and Abby Solms!
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Award for MTB rider who rescued paddler
Underberg – While the race winners basked in the limelight on Sunday afternoon mountain biker Anthony Halliday emerged as the real hero of the weekend after stepping in to rescue a paddler in trouble on the uMzimkhulu River. Halliday was riding in the Euro Steel Drak Descent in partnership …
Both champions raise the bar at Drak Challenge
Underberg – Andy Birkett won his eighth title at the iconic N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon in partnership with FNB while Abby Solms marked her return to the two-day classic by winning her ninth women’s title, in the process becoming the race’s most decorated champion. Birkett and Hank McGregor …
Birkett and McGregor star on dramatic Drak Challenge first stage
Andy Birkett and Hank McGregor ended a thrilling first stage of the N3TC Drak Challenge in partnership with FNB canoe marathon side-by-side as the 26km opening stage on a full uMzimkhulu produced a day of dramatic racing. The two paddlers who have dominated the race over the past decade …
Dramatic build-up to 2022 Drak Challenge
The big field of paddlers gathered in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg for the 28th edition of the iconic N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon, in partnership with FNB, will hold their breath as the character of the race looks set to be moulded by a storm expected over …
Cape’s Notten to debut at 2022 Drak Challenge
With a field already stacked with the best river marathoners in the country, the race for men’s title at the N3TC Drak Challenge in partnership with FNB took an unusual twist with the confirmation that new surfski world champion Nicky Notten will be on the startline. The Capetonian is …
Perennial performer Hank McGregor back for Drak Challenge
South Africa’s most decorated paddler Hank McGregor has confirmed that he will back to challenge for a fourth title at the N3TC Drak Challenge in partnership with FNB on the weekend of 29 and 30 January, extending his relationship with the race that dates back to the inaugural race …
Birkett eager for 2022 Drak
Defending champion and seven-times winner of the N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon in partnership with FNB Andy Birkett says he is itching to get back onto the uMzimkhulu to renew his relationship with the Southern Drakensberg paddling mecca. Birkett, speaking on his way to Underberg for a week of …
Evans and Hartley sound warning shots at FastDrak
Dave Evans grabbed the headlines by winning the FastDrak canoeing ultra-marathon on Thursday, putting himself right in the frame for the N3TC Drak Challenge in partnership with FNB at the end of February Evans, who will be partnering multiple champion Andy Birkett for the annual three-day MyLife Dusi in …