First Gatsien Session of the Season!

The word had been out on the Whitewater Tangent for weeks, and the Sunday was finally upon us: the first water release on the Vaal for the summer. The canoeists were having a race, along the section above Parys, and had managed to convince the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) to release about 80 cumecs of water. I’m not sure how the canoeists always manage to get these water releases organised, but they do. Maybe it’s because there are a lot more of them around? If it was up to me we would have a water release every Sunday.

Ash River – New Angles, an Amazing Hike and Some Carnage

Oh no, not another Ash River article. You’ve probably seen too many already. Well, yes you have but this one will be a little different. With some other rapids being photographed you will get another perspective into the river and also get to enjoy some other photos. Of course there is some carnage at the end for your viewing pleasure. Bon appetite.

Ash River – some near misses…

The weekend of the 14^th and 15^th of April was one to remember. With Wihan in his Expedition Fluid Solo for the first time, Morsie pushing the limits and originally deciding to leave the Jack Daniels at home and the rest of us, well, no comment…

The Ash River – mid week fun

The 21^st March, the day after my birthday, and also Human Right’s Day was an especially good one this year. Usually a Wednesday would mean sitting, staring with strained eyes at a computer screen but not this one. The freezing waters of the Ash would be a refreshing way to spend the day.