Berg River Canoe Marathon To Be Officially Started By Minister Marais

Tomorrow, 13 July 2016, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially start the 55^th edition of the annual Berg River Canoe Marathon in Paarl.

The Berg River Canoe Marathon is a major event on the Western Cape sporting calendar, and the ultimate challenge in long distance canoeing. Paddlers of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and religions, including international entries will participate in the 240km marathon. Further contributing to the social inclusion of all, children from surrounding schools will be transported to Market Street Bridge, Wellington’s Lady Loch Bridge, Hermon Bridge, Zonquasdrift, Gouda Bridge, Bridgetown, Piketberg Old N7 Bridge, and Moravia Bridge to cheer on the paddlers.

The marathon is scheduled to finish in Velddrift on Saturday, 16 July 2016.

ALL MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND 

Date:             Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Time:             08:00

Venue:          New Paarl Canoe Clubhouse, Market Street Bridge, Paarl  

There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews.