Hamish and Christie spoil the Birkett celebrations
UNDERBERG – Hamish Lovemore spoiled an Andy Birkett fairytale when he claimed a maiden N3TC Drak Challenge victory on Sunday and stopped his rival and[…]
Birkett on course for ten while Christie overcomes drama
UNDERBERG – Andy Birkett took a massive step toward completing his tenth N3TC Drak Challenge victory in a row when he out-sprinted Hamish Lovemore to[…]
Can Birkett be beaten at Drak Challenge?
UNDERBERG – FOR the past nine editions of the N3TC Drak Challenge Andy Birkett has been leading the field home in the two-day race that[…]
Christie planning on a second win
UNDERBERG – World Championship medalist and defending race champion Christie Mackenzie is focused on a repeat victory in the N3TC Drak Challenge title in Underberg[…]
Andy aiming for his 10th title
UNDERBERG – To win any highly competitive sporting event 10 times in succession is a massive achievement and something that should result in legendary status[…]
Important course change
Albert Einstein said “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change,” and with that in mind the N3TC Drak Challenge canoe race will be[…]
Positive indicators for 30th anniversary Drak Challenge
Underberg – Organisers of the 30th annual N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon on the uMzimkhulu River are hopeful the early-season rains are an indicator of[…]
Birkett extends staggering unbeaten record
Andy Birkett completed a flawless final stage of the N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon on Sunday afternoon to extend his unbroken winning streak at the[…]
Favourites dominate on sublime Day 1
Andy Birkett took a bold step closer to securing a ninth successive title at the N3TC Drak Challenge with a master class on a technical[…]
Stars set to collide at 2023 Drak thriller
Looming thunderstorms over the southern Berg have helped to fuel the passionate response from paddlers from across the country for the 2023 edition of the[…]