Life on the banks of the Happines(blyde river)

The 5th annual Blyde Xfest is on the way again and set to be one of our biggest and wettest festivals. Headline sponsors for 2011 are as always our good friends Fluid Kayaks, Do It Now Magazine and a big warm welcome to our new friends First Ascent 

As always we try and make each year better for everybody involved. So we will have everything you could need available right here at the festival grounds: food, drinks, gear sales at special discount Xfest prices from First Ascent, demo’s from Fluid kayaks and free subscirptions from Do It Now magazine. Camping or dorms available.

Limited Edition 2011 Xfest shirts. You must enter to get one!

2011 will see 3 categories in the Pro Race: Pro Race, Wannabe Pro Race (for those who can make it down the canyon but can’t stick it at the same pace as the Pro’s) and the Handi Race (hand paddles).

For the Intermediate kayakers we have made 2 races a long race +-5km, then the sprint race through Grand Prix& Big Deal on the lower Blyde. Beginner kayakers still race the same section thtrough Grand Prix&Big Deal.

Our Big Air ramp took some knocks during the recent floods but it’ll be up and ready come end of Feb with a new slide surface and lip for more speed and air.

Sunday we will still head out for the social paddle on the Olifants Gorge, we should be back around mid day so there is ample time to hit the road home.

To book your spot or for more info drop me a mail on deon@extremelimpopo.com