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WATCH: Epic journey brings endurance paddler to Richards Bay

The Purposed Paddler recently set out on a gruelling 2 000km challenge

April 15, 2021
Richard Springorum Less than a minute
Hillcrest paddler Stuart Geldart arrived at Alkantstrand from Niyogi beach on Monday morning, as part of his epic paddle from Kosi Bay to Cape Town Photo: Dave Savides

HILLCREST paddler Stuart Geldart (24), has embarked on an epic 2 000km journey from Kosi Bay to Cape Town, with the aim of raising R50 000 for NGO Adopt a River.

The Umzinyathi Canoe Club member decided to embark on this three-to-four month journey to do his bit for the environment.

Stuart, AKA The Purposed Paddler, cruised in to Richards Bay on Monday morning after paddling from Niyogi beach to Alkantstrand.

Follow Stuart’s journey on https://www.facebook.com/thepurposedpaddler/ and click through to his Backabuddy link to donate to the cause.

Read the Zululand Observer Weekender edition for the full story.

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April 15, 2021
Richard Springorum Less than a minute

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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