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While the big field of paddlers tackles the popular two-day N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon on 23 and 24 January, they will be supporting a ramped up campaign with the race backers to try and rid the Mzimkulu Valley of alien invader plant species, and, in particular, the water-intensive Black Wattle. Every paddler that enters…

2015 N3TC Drak Challenge runner-up Lance Kime is thrilled by the recent news of the uMzimkhulu River finally filling ahead of the Southern Drakensberg’s popular two day canoe marathon on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January with the Euro Steel star relishing the challenge of another strong elite men’s field.

A perfectly placed Drakensberg downpour has dramatically eased the pressure on the organisers of the N3TC Drak Challenge on 23 and 24 January after months of dismally low water levels in the uMzimkhulu due to the ravages of the El Niño fueled drought that is gripping the country. With ten days to go to the…

Martin Dreyer’s Computershare Change a Life Academy has become the shining light of canoeing development in South Africa and Drak Challenge title sponsors N3TC have invited members of the academy to enjoy a four day training camp in Underberg as they prepare for the two-day Drak Challenge from 23 to 24 January and the rest…

Six times world marathon champion Hank McGregor has lined up a shot at a fourth title at the N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon on 23 and 24 January, hoping to overturn a two year run of misfortune on the popular two-day race through the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg. “I am full go for the…

Following the decision to postpone the FastDrak canoe race on the weekend due to the unusually low water levels in the Mzimkulu River, the organisers of the N3TC Drak Challenge Canoe Marathon on 23 and 24 January have reassured paddlers that they have contingency plans in place to safeguard the hugely popular two day canoeing…

Paddlers taking part in the N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon on 23 and 24 January 2016 will take comfort from the news that the capacity of the Sani Search Volunteers that provide a vital rescue service has been bolstered by a donation of new rescue equipment from the race’s title sponsor. As the huge field…

Shongweni valley canoeing star Sbonelo Khwela is eagerly eyeing an N3TC Drak Challenge top ten finish when the 2016 edition of the popular Southern Drakensberg event takes place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January on the Mzimkhulu River. The Euro Steel/Red Bull star thoroughly enjoys the trip up to Underberg annually, having even spent…

Five time women’s champion of the N3TC Drak Challenge Abby Solms has confirmed that she will be back on the start line for the 2016 edition of the popular two-day canoe marathon on the Mzimkhulu on 23 and 24 January, saying that the race is one of her favourites and a vital part of her…