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While entries for the Prescient Freedom Paddle on 27 April pour into the race office, the two new shorter course options are attracting dozens of eager ocean paddlers keen to be part of the iconic event but who wanted more accessible alternates to the 27km circumnavigation of Robben Island.The 15km…

Two-time defending champions Hank McGregor and Josh Fenn will reignite their partnership at the iconic Prescient Freedom Paddle, which will double as the South African double ski championship, in Cape Town on 27 April.The 27 kilometre paddle around the famous Robben Island on Freedom Day attracts the country’s best paddlers…

Fish Hoek siblings Dawid and Jasper Mocké have confirmed their entry for the double ski showdown looming at the Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on 27 April, eager to build on their tenacious runner-up finish last year.The brothers are trailblazers for the sport of surfski paddling in the Western…

After stealing the show at last year’s event the veteran rowing boat team will be returning to the Prescient Freedom Paddle on 27 April with fresh plans for the tough 27 trip from the V&A Waterfront around Robben Island and back. Dubbed the "Billy Boys" the crew is assembled around…

Cape Town - This Freedom Day, 27 April, the cream of South Africa’s ocean paddlers will once again converge on Cape Town for the 2022 edition of the annual Prescient Freedom Paddle - a 27 kilometre race around the iconic Robben Island.Since its inception in 2018, the circumnavigation of the…

The 27km paddle around Robben Island on Freedom Day, 27 th April 2021, was celebrated in a fast andfurious manner as top paddlers from around the county raced for line honours in the Prescient FreedomPaddle. World Marathon Champion, Hank McGregor partnered with Josh Fenn claiming back-to-backvictories and a hat-trick for…

The 27km paddle around Robben Island on Freedom Day, 27 th April 2021, was celebrated in a fast andfurious manner as top paddlers from around the county raced for line honours in the Prescient FreedomPaddle. World Marathon Champion, Hank McGregor partnered with Josh Fenn claiming back-to-backvictories and a hat-trick for…

After many hours of preparation, the team behind the Prescient Freedom Paddle are pleased to confirm that all plans are in place to host the annual 27km paddle around Robben Island, in recognition of the freedoms enjoyed by the citizens of South Africa, on Freedom Day the 27th April. The…

Freedom Paddle is proud to announce that Prescient has renewed its headline sponsorship of theeagerly anticipated 2021 event, set to take place at the Oceana Power Boat Club in Granger Bay onFreedom Day (27 April). The partnership entrenches Prescient’s brand association with this world-class event, whichcontinues to attract some of…

Despite all the requirements to be COVID compliant, the Prescient Freedom Paddle took place after a delayed start due to fog, posing safety risks for the competitors. It was just in keeping with the 2020 roll-out that there may be additional curve-balls that the organisers would have to contend with.…