The Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski challenge 4th April 2015

The Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski challenge 4^th April 2015

 The Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski Challenge stated 8 years ago in the hay day of surf ski paddling in this country. Billy Harker and the Discovery Surf Ski Series were getting record entries of surf ski racers in Cape Town and Durban. The Plett Paddling Club decided it wanted a slice of the action and the event was born with the initial sponsorship from local Pennypinchers operator Sean Gannon.

The race quickly grew with Tv coverage and bigger sponsorship from Pennypinchers Head Office and PPC Cement  it became a regular event on the Surf Ski Calendar. With the Tv coverage show casing the magnificent Plettenberg Bay the race attracted paddlers form all over the country and the lure of great prize money from the sponsors attracted the best of the best.

Sean Rice arrived on the surf ski scene with his win in Plettenberg Bay on a Think Evo Ski that has seen him go on to win many local and international races on that same brand of ski.

Another young winner was Brandon Van Der Walt who has since gone on to become a World Champion Marathon Paddler. Other men’s paddlers who have topped the podium at this race are the Mocke brothers Dawid and Jasper, and  Hank McGregor who between them hold more current and past World Championship medals in canoeing and Surf Ski paddling . The ladies podium has been dominated over the years by Ladies world champion paddlers Nicci Mocke and local Mich  Eray.

With the Bay offering many different course options the route is generally set by local paddlers Neal Stephenson and Stef Le Roux who’s vast paddling and NSRI experience results in a course that is challenging yet safe form all levels of paddlers.  Last year it was decided to have the Doubles race late in the afternoon on the same day as the singles . This allows the paddlers the option to chill on the beach and then enjoy great hospitality at the Plett Surf Lifesaving Club afterwards.

The Surf Ski Race is also the last leg in the Off the Treble Hook Challenge (sponsored by Off the Hook and Robberg Seafood  . This Challenge Trophy is given to the athlete with the fastest combined times in Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie Easter Trail Run, The Pennypinchers Night MTB Relay and the Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski Challenge.

 This year Stanley Island will once again be hosting some the country’s top paddlers and offering discounted rates to any other competitors in the events hosted by the Pennypinchers Adventure Racing Team over Easter Weekend. It is also part of the Plett Easter Games held every year in conjunction with Plett Tourism

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The Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie Easter Trail Run (The Milk and Cookies Run)

The Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie Easter Trail Run

This trail run will be run for the fifth time this year. The run started with Cairnbrogie Farm owner Andrew Hill offering the Barn and his farm as a venue to do a trail run on Easter Friday. That year the long route was only 12km and was one for the first trail runs in the Plett area. The following year the race grew and with the beginnings of the Robberg Coastal Corridor the race will be remembered for the fresh farm milk and cookies (thanks to Nguni restaurant). With the donations towards the Robberg Coastal Corridor Landowners association the racers can enjoy a feeling of giving back a bit towards the conservation of this very unique section of coastline. So unique in fact that only last year a brand new species of Fyn Bos was discovered on the Fyn Bos reserve through which the runners have the privilege of running.

The Cairnbrogie Easter trail run has morphed in to a great feel good family outing. There is a short Spur Adventure trail which is pram friendly (1,5km) which can be enjoyed by anyone during the morning although there is a mass start for all the kids who have their parents competitive genes .Also on offer area 5 and 12 kilometer for the younger or fun runners. At the sharp end of the trail runs is a 18km run which will test the best runners and with R8000-00 prize money courtesy of Pennypinchers and PPC up for grabs we are seeing more and more of the regions top runners participating.

The Pennypinchers Adventure Racing Team also host about 20 kids form Die Sterreweg School for kids with special needs. This is a real highlight for the Team as well as for the kids.

With loads to eat and drink including a drink of fresh farm milk and a cookie for all finishers  this is a great family outing on Good Friday Morning.

The Cairnbrogie Trail Run is the first leg of the  Off the Treble Hook Challenge (sponsored by Off the Hook and Robberg Seafood  . This Challenge Trophy is given to the athlete with the fastest combined times in Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie Easter Trail Run, The Pennypinchers Night MTB Relay and the Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski Challenge. It is also part of the Plett Easter Games held every year in conjunction with Plett Tourism

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The Off The Treble Hook Challenge

The Off The Treble Hook Challenge

With the Pennypinchers Adventure Racing Team  organising 3 events during the Plett Easter Games in 2015 it made perfect sense to have an  challenge for the best all rounder over the weekend.

Competitors who take part in

Event 1      The 17km Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie Trail Run  (03 April 2015)

Event 2    The Pennypinchers Nite MTB Relay (04 April 2015)

Event  3   The Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski Challenge 20km Singles event (04 April 2015)

Will be eligible to be the Off The Treble Hook Challenge prize which will be sponsored by Off the Hook Restaurant as well as Robberg Sea Foods.

The prize and trophy will be awarded after the Single Surf Ski Race to the athlete who has completed all three events in the shortest amount of time.

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Pennypinchers Easter Surf Ski Challenge

Pennypinchers Surf Ski Challenge
Singles

 This year we will once again choose a route according to the ocean conditions. With options of a lap course including the New Mouth at Keurbooms or an open Ocean paddle around Robberg. There will also be, as well as a shorter 12km lap course for novices. The race will be moved to the Keurbooms River if the sea conditions do not allow for safe paddling. Categories include men, women,U18 boys and Girls .
 Date: Sat. 4th April
 Start Time: 08h30
 Registration from 07h30
 Venue: Central Beach
 Long Course:
 Distance: 18 – 20km
 Entry Fee: R140.00 pp
 Short Course:
 Distance: 10km
 Entry Fee: R60.00 pp
 Prize Giving: 11h30
 Total prize money is R14 000-00
 Prizes  ( mens/ladies 1st R3000,2nd R1250,3rd R 1000 juniors Boys/girls 1st R1000,2nd R500 3rd R250)
 Food and drinks on sale
 Goody Bags for the first 50 online entrants
 Please note that life jackets, leashes and cell phones are compulsory

Pennypinchers Surf Ski Challenge
Doubles

 Enjoy the early evening on the water with this fun 12km course.  Categories include Men, Women and Mixed, with Mixed being the main category.
 Date: Sat. 4 April
 Start Time: 16h30
 Registration: From 15h30
 Venue: Central Beach
 Distance: 12km (depending on prevailing conditions)
 Entry Fee: R50.00 pp
 Prize Giving: 18h30 (Total entry money  to be split between first three boats  50%,30%20%)
 Loads of Lucky Draws
 Please note that life jackets, leashes and cell phones are compulsory


 For more information call James 082 925 7885 or e-mail jlettuce@lincx.co.za

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Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie MTB Nite Relay

Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie MTB Nite Relay

   2 people, 2 hours, no speed limits!  Riders will race around a 4 – 6km lap course in a 2 person relay team for a total of 2hrs. The team that completes the most laps wins!  Categories include Men, Women, Mixed and parent & child.  This event promises high energy and family fun in a safe and spectator friendly environment!  Food and drinks will be on sale.Route will be open from 16h30 to 17h30 for pre ride

 Date: Fri. 3^rd April

Venue: Cairnbrogie farm

 Start Time: 18h30

Lap distance: 4– 6 km

Time limit: 2hrs

 Entry Fee: R175.00 per team/ R100.00 per individual

 Goody Bags for the first 50 online entrants

 Proceeds from the Pennypinchers Cairnbrogie MTB Nite relay will go to The Robberg Coastal Corridor Landowners Association
 

For information contact James: 082 925 7885/ jlettuce@lincx.co.za

             Please note: 

 No Helmet – No Ride!

 Red flashing tail light compulsory

White front light compulsory

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                Accommodation Special at Stanley Island Contact
          info@stanleyisland.com and quote    Pennypinchers Adventure Special.