Third Surf Ski Series title for Von Wildemann at Blue Water Bay

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Monday, 01 November 2010 18:25

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Von Wildemann claims third series race in solo charge

Port Elizabeth - Top ranking series competitor Richard von Wildemann claimed his third series race title after winning the Island Tribe Island Classic, which forms part of the Eastern Cape Discovery Sunglass Hut Surf Ski Series.

In fairly flat conditions paddlers lined up at Blue Water Bay set to tackle the 16.7 kilometre race, which lead paddlers from the start through the new Nggura Harbour and around Jahill Island and back to the finish at Blue Water Bay.

With the absence of Greg Louw, who is currently part of the Olympic Sprint Training Camp, Von Wildemann had to dig deep to stay focused and continue to push himself at an elitist speed. "I pretended I had the likes of Hank McGregor, Dawid Mocke and Matt Bouman in front of me, which kept me focused," laughed Von Wildemann.
As no stranger to the prime podium position Von Wildemann welcomed his third win of the current series by finishing a full six minutes ahead of the remainder of the field.

Series regulars Hein van Rooyen and Craig Walland formed part of the chasing bunch, which ended in a sprint finish at Blue Water Bay with van Rooyen crossing the line mere seconds in front of Walland who settled for third position. Jason Kalogeropoulos and Rob Welsh followed in fourth and fifth consecutively.

The ladies race is beginning to heat up in recent weeks, however Kirsty Wessels still managed to maintain her current series standing by claiming her third title. Hilde Lapere, paddling as a Master, managed an impressive second place with Kerry Louw coming in third position.

Neil Murray left the beach with the short course title in hand and was followed close behind by Andre van Rensburg and Paul Gerrard with second and third positions respectively.

The Discovery Sunglass Hut Surfski Series continues with the Discovery Downwind Blast on Saturday, 6 November.

More information and full results can be found at www.surfski.co.za

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
DISCOVERY SUNGLASS HUT SURF SKI SERIES
ISLAND TRIBE ISLAND CLASSIC

Men - Long course:
1. Richard Von Wilderman 01:18:25
2. Hein van Rooyen 01:24:22
3. Craig Walland 01:24:34
4. Jason Kalogeropoulos 01:24:53
5. Rob Welsh 01:25:54
6. Kieth Theron 01:26:16
7. Bredon Creighton 01:26:17
8. Markus Burri 01:26:30
9. Jordan Zeelie (Jnr) 01:26:32
10. Jason Goedhals 01:26:50

Women - Long course:
1. Kirsty Wessels 01:32:24
2. Hilde Lapere 01:36:34
3. Kerry Louw 01:37:41
4. Janine Linder 01:44:16
5. Tracey Almiral 01:55:27

Short course:
1. Neil Murry 00:35:22
2. Andre Van Rensburg 00:36:03
3. Paul Gerrard 00:36:20

Full details of the series can be found at www.surfski.co.za