X-Fest

Induna X-Fest 24, 25 March 2012

X-treme White Water Kayak Race – First Ever – Teamed River Descent

I would like to start this build up to the Induna X-fest with the Blyde X-fest!

Thanks to the support and effort that came out of the kayaking community for our Blyde friends. I thought we

are all hooligans, but it seems like there is compassion and care amoung us. It makes me want to know you all better! I know all kayakers are made of rock and steel, but it seems like there is a bit of marshmellow in some hearts aswell.

I would also like to fan the flame, momentum and excitement that Ronel and her boys created around X-fest Kayaking. It will be a get-together of note!!! A time well spent in 2012.

So I am calling all kayakers old, VERY old, and new, to the Induna Xfest, 24 March 2012.  From all corners of South Africa, make time in your schedule so that we can celebrate the free spirit, as man against nature challenge each other in search of the ultimate excitement!

 

Induna Kayaking X-fest 2012

The Induna White Water Kayaking X-fest, 24 March 2012, has past, but the unforgettable memories and long-term impact it made will stick like a flag on the North Pole. Kayaking in South Africa has left the runway and takes to the sky, a destination unknown – my guess: Mars. Although the racing was super hot, the friendship and camaraderie shown amongst all was extraordinary. Big names in South African Kayaking came to compete, but it was a day full of surprises…The Pro Kayakers had to negotiate three different rapids in the format of individual time trials, to determine a top 12 leader board.Rapid 1: Jeff’s rapid. A notorious rapid, with a massive hole at the bottom with the tendency to dish out hidings to the shameful and brave alike.Rapid 2: Lock stock and two smoking barrels. A narrow creeking rapid with a 1 m lateral drop as an entry, a powerful eddy (still standing or up-moving water) on the right that throws you off course and off balance and two holes (washing machines) ready to devour the smallest of mistakes.

Rapid 3: The infamous “Siphon falls”. A 4 m waterfall with a hole
at the bottom with the words “AVOID, AVOID!” written all over it. This year the hole was forgiving…to most…

The leader board had no surprises, but this all changed when kayakers had to race 2 by 2 in an event called dual eliminator, whereby the looser falls out. This heart throbbing, nail biting, plot thickening and fun to watch elimination, down “Lock stock and two smoking barrels”, saw some of the race favourites fall to the hands of younger, eager and more hungry racers.  The final saw the top 3 fighting like wounded lions.  To the roar of the crowd, the youngster Marius Gerryts kicked the two old racers out of the pride as he claimed the victory and honours.  The Ladies were dominated by Tammy Muir, with no measure of luck as she swept the field clean on every occasion.

Afterwards all kayakers went to a calmer stretch of river to cheer the beginners and intermediates on as they raced, in exactly the same format, to be crowned the upcoming stars of kayaking in South Africa.

This unforgettable event will be celebrated as kayakers, y

oung and old, will socially meet-up in rivers all across South Africa, in search for the ultimate thrill.

Thanks to our Sponsors:
White Water Training,
Do It Now Magazine and
Induna Adventures.

 

Final Results - Induna X-Fest 2012

Pro Kayakers Men
1MariusGerryts
2DanielBarnard
3LukeLongridge
Pro Kayakers Women
1TiaanFullard
2PaulMuller
3WesselHanekom
Intermediate Men
1TammyMuir
2JoleneFisher
3TammyHetherington
Intermediate Women
1SamanthaDold
2GeraldineTintinger
3CordneyOlwagen

 

Dual Eliminator - Pro Kayakers

PositionRace NoNameSurname
11
Zane
Enslin
214
Phillip
Classens
327
Luke
Longridge
PositionRace NoNameSurname
428
Shane
Raw
11
Zane
Enslin
54
Deon
Bregtenbach
213
Dewet
Michau
PositionRace NoName Surname
626
Maruis
Gerryts
310
Daniel
Barnard
126
Maruis
Gerryts
78
Hannes
Piennaar
44
Deon
Bregtenbach
210
Daniel
Barnard
824
Gareth
Lottereaux
527
Luke
Longridge
327LukeLongridge
910
Daniel
Barnard
626MaruisGerryts
109
Michael
Benci
1113
Dewet
Michau
1222AdrianVroom

 

Dual Eliminator - Beginner & Intermediate Kayakers - Female

PositionRace NoNameSurname
118SamanthaDoldPositionRace NoNameSurnamePositionRace NoNameSurname
25GerildineTintinger15Geraldine Tintinger118samanthaDold
32MaritzaDe Kock218SamanthaDold
417CordneyOlwagen

 

The Induna X-fest kayaker’s coming together to decent themselves down the White water that the Sabie river has to offer. Excitement and adrenaline kicks in, trying to get to your target point faster than your competitors.

Beginners/Intermediate kayak race

Hold on to your toggle, cause this year there is spac

e for beginners and intermediate kayakers at the Induna kayaking X-fest.

This will happen on the commercial stretch of the Sabie River on grade 2 rapids. Think you are better than this? Remember racing and running a river are 2 different things.

How will it work?

You will be dropped off at Hazyview Caban

as. The first race will be from “Dog’s Leg” to the end of “Long drop” We will all casually paddle through the next pool towards our stand-off rapid “Lions Rock” previously AKA “Devils Knuckles”. This will give us a leader board which will compete in a dual eliminator. 2 race together, the loser falls out…

I cannot role?

So you won’t be the only one. It is definitely something that we must work on, but come in any case.

I do not have a kayak?

You can borrow/hire from us. There is also the option to try it in a sit-on-top (T&C apply – maybe you will be time gapped) Bring whatever you got, we’ll try and make rule’s to determine the best paddler on the day.

Can I do it in an inflatable?

Yes, inflatable kayak is good to go and a croc is also an option (T&C apply – maybe you will be time gapped) There is also the option to hire a croc, if necessary.

When and where?

14:30 we will drive from Induna Adventures towards Hazyview Cabanas.15:00 the race starts!The race starts after the Pro-Kayak race, so you are welcome to spectate that first. And I am sure a lot of the Pro-kayakers will cheer and support.

How to ENTER?

-          You can enter direct with us:
Fax completed Entry Form with Proof of Payment to 086 676 6031 or scan and E-mail to info@indunaadventures.com

Friday:                  6:00 at Induna Campsite

Saturday:             7:00-8:00 at Induna Campsite

8:00-14:00 at Induna Adventure Center

Download Entry Form

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