No flies on this chap

The race provided excellent preparation for the upcoming Dusi, and doubled as a South African K1 Interprovincial championship race.

Fly, a member of the Centurion canoe club based at Rietvlei dam performed exceptionally well in the arduous river race finishing eighth overall, and third in the Senior age category.

Numerous other Gauteng paddlers grabbed the opportunity to race against the top world champion river, surf and marathon racer, Hank McGregor in the seeding training race.

With just over two weeks to go to the Dusi, the paddlers will be tapering down their extensive training programmes, building energy reserves and resting aching tired muscles while remaining supple with light regular exercise and paddling sessions.