Border Canoe Club

15/05/2026

After 4 months of deliberation, 26 coffee dates, 18 egg heavy breakfasts and what can only be described as elite level procrastination… Bren and Hitman have finally released the 2026 BCC Winter Series dates 😄

We’re aiming for 7 races out of the 11 possible weekends, with race selections based on:
🌊 Optimal conditions
🏉 Sporting events
☕ General paddler negotiations

Specific race details will be confirmed closer to the time.

💰 Entry Fees:
R250 Series Entry or R50 Per Race

🏆 Overall standings will be based on a minimum of 3 races. (Race Directors discretion applies… which sounds official enough.)

Get these dates into your calendars now. Winter is coming, and so are the excuses for missing training 🚣😂

*Photo by Maddy Lens Of Nahoon

14/05/2026

Join the Border Canoe Club for the 2026 Chalumna Challenge on Sunday, 7 June for a day of racing, fresh air and good company on one of the Eastern Cape’s most beautiful stretches of river.

Whether you’re tackling the 18km long course, the 9km short course, or cheering on the guppies in their 500m race, there’s something for everyone.

And once the paddling is done, the real Sunday session begins 🔥
Boerie rolls for all participants after the race, braai fires on the go, honesty bar drinks, coffee and fresh muffins available. Then settle in for a relaxed afternoon on the banks of the Chalumna River. Stay a little longer, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the vibe.

📍 House Corby, Coelacanth Estate, Chalumna
📅 Sunday, 7 June 2026

Entry Fees:
• Short Course 9km | R180
• Long Course 18km | R200
• Guppy Race 500m | Free
• Late Entry | R250

Enter via the PSA Portal by Saturday 13:00

See you on the water 🚣☀️

28/04/2026

The banks were buzzing and spirits were high as paddlers gathered for the Clipperty Clop River Race on 18 April 🚣‍♂️
Zero wind on land gave way to a stiff breeze waiting around each bend of the river to keep things interesting.

With both Long Course and Short Course options, there was something for every level, and even a K3 crew from Lilyfontein School joined the action 👏

From the first paddle stroke, it was clear this was going to be a memorable day on the river.

04/04/2026

🐣🌊 Happy Easter from Border Canoe Club 🌊🐣

Wishing all our members, families, and friends a wonderful Easter filled with relaxation, good company, and great moments by the water 🚣‍♂️✨

May your day be as refreshing as a paddle on the river and as joyful as time spent together 💛

Enjoy the long weekend!

01/04/2026

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗣 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 2026 - 18 April.

Clippety Clop Private Reserve, Kwelera River, EL.

Join us for what promises to be a fun filled race day!

Race details:

💙Long Course, 16km, Entry fee R200
💙Short Course, 8km, Entry fee R120

See poster for registration, briefing and race start times.

Entries:
Enter online via https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com

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25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄Wishing all our paddlers calm waters, strong strokes, and great adventures in the year — From everyone at the Canoe Club

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

03/12/2025

Good morning paddling community and followers of the Great Carbonology PE to East London Surf-Ski Challenge 2025!

Yesterday’s registration was a great success — all paddlers were checked in and vetted, and our committed crew are fully briefed and ready for Day One.

Day One has officially arrived and we’ve already enjoyed a fantastic start across all four batch departures. Attached is the paddler batch list for everyone’s reference.

We’re thrilled to confirm that today’s route is the full traditional course from Bluewater Bay straight through to Woody Cape. Due to severe weather, this route hasn’t been possible for the past two editions — so this is an especially exciting return to form.

From the organisers’ side, conditions are lining up for what promises to be a truly thrilling race day. We’re also delighted to welcome several new paddlers who have stepped up, put their hats in the arena, and taken on the challenge this year — it’s shaping up to be a wide-open contest with lots of unknowns and fresh competition in the mix.

A highlights reel and the official results will be shared at the end of the day once racing has concluded (video content still subject to final edit timelines).

Thank you to our paddling community and supporters — we’ll continue to keep you updated as the day unfolds.

Race safe and enjoy the ride!

14/10/2025

𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶!

How to enter:
Pay for your ticket
Acc name: Border Canoe Club
Bank: ABSA
Account Number: 4064673916
Branch: Frere Square
Reference: Surname_PE2ELRaffle

Email proof of payment, name and cell number to: [email protected]
Your ticket will be sent to you via WhatsApp

Live streaming of the draw will take place on our page

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