Namaqua X Challenge
Sat 11 Sep 2021 @ Strandfontein, Western Cape


Organiser
Quantum Adventures

Next date - 11 SEPT 2021 - If you are unable to attend the postponed date, you will be refunded in full. Please let us know timeously.


  • 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]

Option 3: 11KM Coastal run. R250.00. 

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/

Team information
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.

Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp)
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

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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