Organiser
Quantum Adventures
- Covid rules applies.
- Event info also on Quantum Adventures [direct link]
- Since we are in an unusual situation regarding Covid, we have to abide by those rules...
- There will be no age groups categories for the 2021 event - please bear with us on this. There are several factors [read Covid issues] we have to consider to make this event possible.
Race entry includes:
- Camping at the Horse shoe camp terrain in Strandfontein, West Coast and specifically stands 36 > 66
- Branded race cap
- Namaqua wine
- 2 bottles craft beer from Maskam Brewery
- Finish line, custom made, timber coaster with the race logo on it - each one is unique.
ALL OPTIONS/ACTITVITIES FINISH AT THE HORSE-SHOE CAMP TERRAIN IN STRANDFONTEIN , WEST COAST.
Option 1: THE X CHALLENGE. 23KM FLAT WATER, RIVER PADDLE AND 11KM COASTAL RUN R650.00 pp [Paddle on the tidal section of the lower Olifants River]
- Start venue - outside Lutzville on the banks of the Olifants River. See Directions from Strandfontein, West Coast to paddle put-in - 38km [30min] OR from Lutzville to Paddle put-in - 13.5km [13min]
- 23km river paddle and 11km coastal run. [Low tide is at 11h45]
- On the river, mass race starts at 8h30 - K1/K2/Surf-skis
- Sea-kayaks will only be allowed if it has a " steerable rudder". In this case, your start time will be [7h45] 45 min "before" the official race start.
Option 2: 23KM FLAT WATER, RIVER PADDLE. R400.00 pp. [Paddle on the tidal section of the lower Olifants River]
- Start venue - outside Lutzville. See Directions from Strandfontein, West Coast to paddle put-in - 38km [30min] OR from Lutzville to Paddle put-in - 13.5km [13min]
- 23km. [K1 /K2 / Surf-skis] [Low tide is at 11h45]
- On the river, mass start at 8h30 - K1/K2/Surf-skis
- Sea-kayaks will only be allowed if it has a " steerable rudder". In this case, your start time will be [7h45] 45min "before" the official race
Option 3: 11KM Coastal run. R250.00.
- Start venue - Paddle "take-out" at Papendorp. See Directions from Strandfontein, West Coast to paddle "take-out / run start - approx 12min drive. Follow event arrows from Papendorp tum-off.
- 11km Coastal run
- Run starts at 10h00 [Low tide is at 11h45]
Categories:
- Male
- Female
Registration: X CHALLENGE - Paddle/Run and Paddle only
- Strandfontein West Coast - Horse-shoe camp terrain - Friday, 10th. 17h00 - 21h00
- or Saturday, 11th at the Paddle put in from 8h00-9h15. [please take note re "Sea-kayaks" earlier start.]
Registration: 11km Coastal run only
- Strandfontein West Coast - Horse-shoe camp terrain - Friday, 10th. 17h00 - 21h00
- or Saturday, 11th at the Paddle "take-out" at Papendorp from 9h30-9h15.
Directions from Cape Town to Strandfontein, West Coast - approx. 3.5 hrs.
CATERTING/OTHER INFO:
- Saturday eve: You can "PRE order" your braai pack from West Coast Tourism office - [email protected] - 2 x chops, 2 x skilpadjies [not tortoise] and boerewors at R80.00
- The Ladies from Papendorp will be selling vetkoek/similar with various fillings at the finish.
- There is power and full ablutions at the camp terrain.
- There is no liquor stores in Strandfontein - the nearest is in Doringbaai - 10km to the south.
- Rather buy anything you may need in addition in Vredendal at the Maskam Mall or on route from CT/your departure point.
- Share lifts to the start of the paddle and run - you will need to fetch your vehicles/boats after the event.
- There will be security at the end of the paddle to ensure your boats are looked after until you fetch it by 12H00 LATEST.
Please visit www.quantumadventures.co.za for the "detailed info" for each event, before entering.
RACE ROUTE IMAGE AND TIDE TABLE
More information: www.quantumadventures.co.za/2021/04/15/namaqua-x-challenge-saturday-29-may-2021/
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
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MALE PADDLE AND RUN
PADDLE AND RUN |
35 km | 09:30 | R 650.00 |
FEMALE PADDLE AND RUN
PADDLE AND RUN |
35 km | 09:30 | R 650.00 |
PAIR PADDLE AND RUN
PADDLE AND RUN |
35 km | 09:30 | R 650.00 |
MALE PADDLE | 23 km | 09:30 | R 400.00 |
PAIR PADDLE
PADDLE |
23 km | 09:30 | R 400.00 |
FEMALE PADDLE
PADDLE |
35 km | 09:30 | R 400.00 |
MALE COASTAL RUN
COASTAL RUN |
11 km | 11:15 | R 250.00 |
FEMALE COASTAL RUN
COASTAL RUN |
11 km | 11:15 | R 250.00 |
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Event location
STRANDFONTEIN, WEST COAST, Strandfontein
Route information | STRANDFONTEIN, WEST COAST |
Coordinates | -31.75470432731, 18.228204985237 |
Address | STRANDFONTEIN, WEST COAST |
City | Strandfontein |
Province | Western Cape |
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