14 May, 2011
We would like to make you aware of the new relay race that is being planned
for the Southern Tip weekend in May 2011. This relay race will consist of
running, mountain biking, and canoeing. It developed from the successful
Southern Tip Fun Run/Fun Walk on 15 May 2010 organized by the Bredasdorp
Athletics Club. Southern Tip Day, 16 May, is an initiative by Agulhas National
Park to commemorate the history of the Southernmost Tip of Africa, the impact
shipping and shipwreck survivors have had on the local area, and the victims who
lost their lives along the Cape Agulhas coastline. It is also linked to
Bartolomeu Dias' sea voyage round the southern tip of Africa. In 1488 Bartolomeu
Dias turned back after he failed to reach the East in search of a trading route.
On his return journey, on the 16 May, he passed a certain flat piece of land. He
named this “Ponte de Sao Brendao”, after an Irish monk, St Brendan, whose
festival day it was.
The relay race will take place in the Park and the neighbouring NuweJaars
Special Management Area. The run, approximately 14 km, starts at the new Agulhas
Restcamp, and goes through the Park in the direction of Soetendalsvlei. The
canoeing is approximately 13km and takes place on the Soetendalsvlei and the
Nuwejaars River. The mountain biking is approximately 35km, starting at
Soetendalsvlei, crossing the Soetanys Mountain and ending at the Cape Agulhas
Lighthouse.
You put your own team together consisting of a paddler, mountain biker and
runner. For more information please contact Giel De Kock, 028 435 6078 (Mon to
Fri, 8h00 to 16h00).
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