Getting ready for the Dusi
With just over two weeks to go to Dusi, the paddlers will be tapering down their extensive training programmes
WITH the world renowned canoe endurance race, the Dusi, approaching to take place from February 19 to 21, covering 120km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban through the Valley of 1000 hills, Gauteng paddlers are using opportunities to prepare for the race.
The two-day Klip race the past weekend from Buksies Holiday Resort in Kiblerpark, covering 72 km to finish at the Vaal river junction in Three Rivers, provided excellent preparation for the Dusi.
A number of paddlers of East Rand Kayak Club based at Homestead Dam, have enjoyed the adventurous challenges of river racing, preparing for the world’s toughest endurance canoeing event.
Springs resident, Herman Timmerman, teamed up with Kempton Park local, Deon Gerber, to prepare for the Dusi event. The pair successfully completed the two-day challenge finishing in a time of 6 hours 14 minutes as the 7th double finishers.
Both are members of East Rand Kayak Club.
With just over two weeks to go to Dusi, the paddlers will be tapering down their extensive training programmes, building energy reserves and resting aching muscles while remaining supple with light regular exercise and paddling sessions.
