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This year, a record number of Stellenbosch Canoe Club members participated in the 74th edition of the Dusi Canoe Marathon in KwaZulu-Natal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race did not disappoint, with all the Maties successfully completing the epic three-day challenge. The 2025 Dusi, officially a K1 race, started in Bishopstowe, Pietermaritzburg, last Thursday (20 February) and concluded in Durban last Saturday (22 February).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dusi Canoe Marathon is South Africa\u2019s most iconic and oldest paddling race, covering approximately 120 km over three days along the Msunduzi and Mngeni rivers. First held in 1951, it has become a legendary test of endurance, skill, and strategy, combining fast-flowing rapids, long portages over rugged terrain, and unpredictable water levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the Western Cape\u2019s predominantly flat-water paddling, the Dusi demands exceptional river-running expertise and fitness. Competitors battle intense heat, challenging technical sections, and the task of conserving energy over multiple days. The unique mix of rapids, running, and endurance makes it one of the toughest canoe marathons in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most notorious rapids include \u201cThe Big Three\u201d on Day 2, namely Gumtree, Thombi, and Hipp, as well as Little John, a tricky, boulder-strewn section on Day 3, and Island and Five Fingers, also on Day 3. Paddlers face brutal portages, including Guinea Fowl Portage (4 km through thick bush), Ngumeni Hill (a gruelling 2 km uphill climb), and Devil\u2019s Cauldron (a steep, winding section). These portages demand extreme endurance, as athletes carry their boats over hot, rugged landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nine Maties who conquered the Dusi were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Joshua Glyn-Cuthbert \u2013 16th overall, third Dusi (K1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Angus Dick \u2013 28th overall, sixth Dusi (K1);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Luka Koumantarakis \u2013 53rd overall, fourth Dusi (K1);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Nicolas Cook \u2013 58th overall, fifth Dusi (K1);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009James Sharpe \u2013 85th overall, fourth Dusi (K1);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Rachel van Deventer \u2013 102nd overall, fifth Dusi (K2);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Zo\u00eb Goble \u2013 140th overall, fourth Dusi (K2); and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u2009Tayla Isaac \u2013 156th overall, sixth Dusi (K2; partnered with Dawid Malherbe, who completed his first Dusi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every Matie who started the Dusi cross the finish line, though not without swims, injuries, and plenty of excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glyn-Cuthbert showed incredible resilience by completing the race despite partly dislocating his shoulder near the start of Day 3 at the infamous Little John Rapid, renamed Big John after the devastating floods two years ago. A series of stopper waves knocked him out of his canoe and onto a rock, causing the dislocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, medics and lifesavers were on duty to assist, and in true Matie warrior style, he pushed through to finish in an impressive 16th position overall and fourth in the under-23 category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharpe sprained his ankle on Day 1 but persevered through the race despite the treacherous portages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac, a final-year Sport Science student and one of the club\u2019s top female paddlers, completed the Dusi despite being off the water for two months while on an academic exchange in Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malherbe, who broke a rib three months before the Dusi during a mountain trail run, only resumed canoe training six weeks before the race. Despite this setback, he embraced the challenge with determination and heart, describing the Dusi as \u201can adventure of a lifetime and a must-do for any paddler\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on his journey, he said: \u201cWith Tayla as the \u2018skipper\u2019 \u2013 an incredible paddler and experienced Dusi veteran, despite only being 21 years old \u2013 I couldn\u2019t have asked for a better teammate to guide and encourage me every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club congratulated all the Matie paddlers on their achievements. It hopes this will inspire new paddlers to join the clun ranks. Canoeing is a sport of princes, and lifelong friendships are forged on the rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2009If you\u2019re keen to join the Stellenbosch Canoe Club or seek more information, call chairperson Conrad Kriel on 079 607 4865. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tayla Isaac, who finished her sixth Dusi, took Dawid Malherbe in a K2 down the river for his first Dusi Canoe Marathon.\n <\/div>\n
<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Dusi\"

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Nicolas Cook finishes strong on Day 3 at the Blue Lagoon, the traditional finish of the Dusi Canoe Marathon in Durban.\n <\/div>\n
<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Dusi\"

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Rachel van Deventer (in front) tackles the notorious Mission rapid with her K2 partner, Caitlyn Odell. Rachel finished her fifth Dusi.\n <\/div>\n
<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Dusi\"

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Joshua Glyn-Cuthbert, Stellenbosch Canoe Club\u2019s top paddler, came 16th overall in just his third Dusi.

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<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Dusi\"

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James Sharpe in full concentration, getting swallowed by the Arrestor Bed Rapid.

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<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Dusi\"

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Angus Dick receives a welcoming cool-down after the steep Ngumeni Hill climb from the locals supporting the paddlers.<\/div>\n
<\/span>Anthony Grote<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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