South African paddlers have responded enthusiastically to the launch of a new surfski challenge around Robben Island aimed at commemorating Freedom Day and highlighting the serious environmental challenges of the oceans.Some of SA’s top paddlers, including Graeme Solomon, are among 150 who have entered.The new Bamboo Warehouse Freedom Paddle, presented by SASurfski.com, will take place on Friday. It will be staged as a 28km race around the island, starting and finishing at Oceana Power Boat Club adjacent to the V&A Waterfront.The response has been strongly supportive and entries have been received from across the country."Robben Island is an iconic symbol of our new SA. It just made sense to create an event that has the power to connect South Africans with this incredible place," said event director Robin Tindall."As surfski paddlers we are incredibly lucky to be able to experience Robben Island from the sea," said fellow event organiser Tim Fey."The wild side of the island is breat...
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