The JCC 2 Day Klip river race took place under extremely flooded conditions after the heavy rainfall / hail in Alberton/Midvaal area the previous day and retained that level overnight to Day 2.
While numerous paddlers, including novices with recent proficiency had enormous fun and loved every minute, there were a number of swims and a few boat breaks after Saloojees as well as at the broken Sportsground bridge – at least two owned by extremely experienced paddlers!! The currents were very strong and the wave trains enormous!!!
Many of the rapids become easier / less technical ie Mine and Broken Weir / Caravan park flattened out completely, however others had huge wave trains…..Daleside weir sneak on right bank had a couple of enormous waves, as did the wave train leading out of Saloojees bridge where a branch in the current caught a few swimmers boats, which wrapped. A few swimmers boats were retrieved around the corner in the eddies and slower water flow!
The local Heineken factory provided a donation of 0% alcohol refreshing beers were welcomed at the finish, and a few corporate giveaways were also appreciated.
JCC Two Day Klip Day One Results 27.02.2021
JCC 2 day Klip Results Day two only 28.02.2021
JCC Two Day Klip Final Results 27 & 28 Feb 2021