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Powering their way to the top of the podium

District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

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10 Sep 2025

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Strand paddler Kira Bester (back) and her partner Dyllan Farrell.

Strand paddler Kira Bester (back) and her partner Dyllan Farrell paddled their way to victory in the mixed doubles race of the AJM Breede Canoe Marathon from Robertson to Swellendam on Sunday 7 September. Bester, the current women's world surfski champion, and Farrell finished day one ahead of the pack and extended their lead on the second day to wrap up a convincing victory against a strong field, ending 18 minutes ahead of Bester's regular doubles partner, Melanie van Niekerk, and Scheepers Schoeman. The men's race was won by Greg Louw and Matt Fenn, while Tayla Isaac and Rachel van Deventer claimed victory in the women's race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock/Gameplan Media — Strand paddler Kira Bester (back) and her partner Dyllan Farrell paddled their way to victory in the mixed doubles race of the AJM Breede Canoe Marathon from Robertson to Swellendam on Sunday 7 September. Bester, the current women’s world surfski champion, and Farrell finished day one ahead of the pack and extended their lead on the second day to wrap up a convincing victory against a strong field, ending 18 minutes ahead of Bester’s regular doubles partner, Melanie van Niekerk, and Scheepers Schoeman. The men’s race was won by Greg Louw and Matt Fenn, while Tayla Isaac and Rachel van Deventer claimed victory in the women’s race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock/Gameplan Media

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