Dusi Day Two Welcomes Shifts in Power

Dusi Day Two Welcomes Shifts in Power

Inanda Dam – Friday’s second stage of the Dusi Canoe Marathon saw momentum shifts as Andy Birkett and Matt Fenn took control of the men’s race while the women’s race is wide open going into day three. At the sharp end of the women’s race it was a battle...
Dusi Day One Delivers on Drama

Dusi Day One Delivers on Drama

Dusi Bridge – The first day of the 2026 Dusi Canoe Marathon dished up its fair share of drama at the front end of the race as Andy Birkett and Matt Fenn claimed the men’s honours while the understated Abby Solms and Robyn Groenink took the ladies stage win...
Historic 75th Dusi Set to Deliver This Week

Historic 75th Dusi Set to Deliver This Week

Pietermaritzburg – The iconic Dusi Canoe Marathon reaches a landmark milestone in 2026 as paddlers prepare for the 75th edition of South Africa’s most celebrated river race, with the traditional route from Bishopstowe Hall to Blue Lagoon once again promising...
Motivated Mackenzie Searching for Elusive Dusi K2 Crown

Motivated Mackenzie Searching for Elusive Dusi K2 Crown

Pietermaritzburg – Despite four consecutive K1 titles at the Dusi Canoe Marathon, Christie Mackenzie is still chasing that elusive first K2 crown and 2026 is the year she plans on completing the goal. Mackenzie is teaming up with long-time friend and marathon...
Big Weekend Brings Dusi Challengers to the Fore

Big Weekend Brings Dusi Challengers to the Fore

Pietermaritzburg – This past weekend saw 2026 Dusi Canoe Marathon hopefuls tackle the biggest weekend of Pre-Dusi racing with the 50 Miler and Inanda Dam to Durban highlighting the contenders for next month’s showpiece from 19-21 February. The two races...
Dusi a Go for Birkett and Fenn

Dusi a Go for Birkett and Fenn

Pietermaritzburg – With a historic milestone on the horizon, 14-time Dusi Canoe Marathon champion Andy Birkett has confirmed that he will be back in 2026 with 2024 winning partner Matt Fenn when they tackle the race from 19-21 February. 2026 will be the first...