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Stihl Non-Stop Dusi 2010 - media release
Date : Wednesday, 03 February 2010
Subject : Prize money doubles…
Entries for the 14th edition of the Stihl Non Stop Dusi are “pouring in” according to Ray de Vries, spokesman for then organisers.
“The dams are full and there is lots of water in the river system” said Ray de Vries
“You can imagine how welcome good water is when you are literally doing the whole 3 day Hansa Powerade Dusi in one day!. It looks like the water levels will be much the same as the Dusi held a few weeks ago.
The good news for the top paddlers is that, thanks to the generous sponsorship from Stihl, the prize money has increased dramatically. The first crew across the line will win R30 000.00 which makes it one of the richest canoe races in SA. There is a total of R100 000.00 on offer in prize money.
“This race is really becoming one of the top races in SA paddling. Media coverage has increased every year and this year TV coverage will be twice as much as we have ever had” said de Vries.
The Stihl Non Stop Dusi takes place on Friday February 12 and follows the traditional Dusi course from Camps Drift in PMB to Blue Lagoon in Durban.
The only rules are that there are no rules! Paddlers are required to go through two checkpoints between the Capital and coast, but are totally reliant on their support teams for food, hydration and repairs.
Entry forms are available from Mary on (033) 394-9994.
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Released by : Ray de Vries Sports Solutions on behalf of Nigel Tatham, chairman of the organisers.
Total Prize Money
1st K2 R 30 000.00
2nd K2 R 20 000.00
3rd K2 R 10 000.00
4th K2 R 5 000.00
5th K2 R 3 000.00
6th K2 R 2 000.00
1st K1 R 10 000.00
2nd K1 R 4 000.00
3rd K1 R 1 000.00
1st K2 ladies R 5 000.00
1st K2 mixed R 5 000.00
1st K2 vetran R 5 000.00
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY R100 000.00
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