In September every year paddlers from around the country converge on the Breede valley for two days of legendary paddling and hospitality! Ideally suited to K2s, this race is a popular doubles championship title deicer, while at the same time being an ideal way to get your first taste of river marathon stage racing.
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2019 Race News
A look back at some of the stories that made headlines last year!
Louw brothers bag their first Breede crown
Brothers Ryan and Greg Louw completed their domination of the tough two-day...
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Louw brothers holding the cards after Day One
Cradock-raised siblings Ryan and Greg Louw just managed to hold off the...
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Testing Breede awaits strong field of paddlers
The 52nd edition of the Breede River Canoe Marathon gets underway on...
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New women’s K2 crew of Van Gysen and Mackenzie lay down a marker
New women's K2 crew of Van Gysen and Mackenzie lay down a...
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Under 23 young turks Houston and Little ready to rattle Breede cage
With the 52nd edition of the Breede River Canoe Marathon just days...
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Breede water prospects improve
After swopping the first and second stages of the Breede River Canoe...
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Masters Sandberg and Basson back for another Breede
In amongst the big field of K2s that will be taking to...
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Low water advisory
The level of the Breede River, as can be monitored here is...
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