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Every year on 28 December, at 8am, the Trans Agulhas Challenge (TAC) kicks off with sonorous and colourful fanfare. And this year will be no different, albeit with the added festive bonus of the race’s 35th anniversary.
Also read: Six Plettenberg Bay beaches awarded Blue Flag status
Officially titled the Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas Challenge powered by Iconic Mossel Bay, the race is recognised as ‘the world’s toughest inflatable boat challenge’.
As per the previous 34 occasions, contenders will set off from Hobie Beach in Plettenberg Bay for the first of four action-packed race days, before finishing at Strand Beach on 31 December – just in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The six-stage 700-kilometre course leads from Plett to Mossel Bay (Stage 1 total distance: 188.5km), Mossel Bay to Stillbaai on day two (Stage 2: 86km), Stillbaai to Struisbaai on day three (Stage 3: 161km) and then on to the Strand finish line.
On day four, the total distance covered will be 223 kilometres (Stages 4 to 6) and the day’s three-tiered challenge will see boats racing via Uilkraalsmond and Gansbaai en route to Strand Beach.
First finishers are expected to arrive around noon, and then the balance of this year’s 35-odd crews will moor their ducks for a well-deserved breather and closing ceremony. Apart from stage and class winners, the overall winner of Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas 2023 will be the crew finishing the entire race in the shortest time.
Read Entire Article Here: TAC Article Link
Also read: Six Plettenberg Bay beaches awarded Blue Flag status
Officially titled the Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas Challenge powered by Iconic Mossel Bay, the race is recognised as ‘the world’s toughest inflatable boat challenge’.
As per the previous 34 occasions, contenders will set off from Hobie Beach in Plettenberg Bay for the first of four action-packed race days, before finishing at Strand Beach on 31 December – just in time for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The six-stage 700-kilometre course leads from Plett to Mossel Bay (Stage 1 total distance: 188.5km), Mossel Bay to Stillbaai on day two (Stage 2: 86km), Stillbaai to Struisbaai on day three (Stage 3: 161km) and then on to the Strand finish line.
On day four, the total distance covered will be 223 kilometres (Stages 4 to 6) and the day’s three-tiered challenge will see boats racing via Uilkraalsmond and Gansbaai en route to Strand Beach.
First finishers are expected to arrive around noon, and then the balance of this year’s 35-odd crews will moor their ducks for a well-deserved breather and closing ceremony. Apart from stage and class winners, the overall winner of Six Gun Grill Trans Agulhas 2023 will be the crew finishing the entire race in the shortest time.
Read Entire Article Here: TAC Article Link
