Cape Point Challenge (Cape Town, South Africa)

[2026-02-19] Started in 1980 by local lifesavers looking to test their mettle, this is often dubbed the "World's Toughest One-Day Surfski Race." Depending on the course layout for the year, it covers around 50 to 54 kilometers. Paddlers typically start in Scarborough or Witsands, navigate around the iconic and turbulent Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point), and finish at Fish Hoek beach. Cold water, massive Atlantic swells, and gale-force South-Easterly winds make this a brutal test of endurance. >>

Hank McGregor

[2026-02-19] Hank McGregor is widely considered the most versatile and dominant paddler of the modern era. While Dean Gardiner ruled the 90s and Grant Kenny brought the sport to the mainstream, McGregor, a South African powerhouse, redefined what it means to be a "complete" paddler by dominating both flatwater marathons and extreme ocean downwind racing simultaneously. >>

Michelle Burn

[2026-02-20] Michelle Burn is a legend of South African paddling and one of the most resilient "heroes" in the sport. Known as the "Queen of Durban," her career is a testament to longevity, tactical brilliance, and the ability to balance world-class performance with life as a mother of two. >>

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