The organisers of the Berg River Canoe Marathon have confirmed the event will return to its traditional date in the first week of July.
The four-day race from Paarl to Velddrif will take place from 6 to 9 July.
According to event manager Brandon Macleod the race will continue to build on its legacy.
“Every year paddlers from around the country and the world are inspired by the achievements of every single person who finishes the Berg, and for many it becomes a bucket-list event,” said Macleod.
“We have a responsibility to make sure that for another 60 years the Berg remains a race right at the top of paddlers’ priority lists all over the world.”
The event aims to capitalise on winter rainfall to ensure a full and fast flowing Berg River for the race.
The shifting weather patterns of the La Nina years have made the optimal race dates difficult to pinpoint.
“Every Berg paddler understands they have to deal with the Cape winter weather and water levels as they find them on each day of the race,” said Macleod.
“Last year, after three idyllic days of paddling the onshore gale for the final 60 km stage into Velddrif made it very tough for every participant,” he said.
“Every paddler who has a 2021 Berg medal in their trophy cabinet will cherish it.”
For more visit https://berg.org.za/
