BEYOND THE BUTTPAD. INVESTEC MAURITIUS OCEAN CLASSIC. Latitude 320*17’S Longitude S7*33’E The tropical Indian Ocean island of Mauritius was home to the 9th edition of the Mauritius Ocean Classic. Previously colonized by the Dutch, French and British and now a Republic the island is 2000 kms off the southeast coast of Africa. This race has […]
Tag: TPM Issue 4
ICF: Controversy at the Berg
TPM Response to the controversy As a seasoned paddler and club sweep I have had to fix lots of boats during river races. We have gone through reams of duct tape, used branches and if possible made hot mixes on the side of the river. We have also spent long nights fixing boats so that […]
The ICF Rule Changes: Facts & Opinions
TPM ICF Response Well as a confession the okes at The Paddle Mag are not rich so we may not have always paid attention to the ICF / ORWC rules. But we do hold this much to be true for those fortunate enough to be able to travel and race in distant land. Do you […]
We Meet the MAN: Hank McGregor
Interview with Hank TPM: The first question every ones asks me is “is he on some sort of jungle juice that he is unstoppable?” Hank: It has been a combination of passion and pride that has really been my secret. I think that I have always strived to prove to my dad and my family […]