Port hosts inflatable boat race competitors

MOSSELBAAI SPORTNUUS - Transnet National Ports Authority will play host to the second leg of the Trans Agulhas Inflatable Boat Challenge 2018/19 at the end of December.

Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the fast-paced, action-packed race starts in Plettenberg Bay on 28 December and will see over 30 inflatable boats compete for top honours.

Competitors will visit beaches along the coast between Nature's Valley and Gordon's Bay, where the race will finish on 1 January.

Mossel Bay port manager Shadrack Tshikalange said port operations around the harbour would experience minimal interruptions during the event's proceedings on 28 and 29 December.

"We are working closely with the organisers to ensure our customers will not be affected when the participants will be making use of the harbour slipway," he said. Tshikalange added that the port looked forward to hosting the competitors and the supporters the race attracts.

"We welcome opportunities that encourage our communities to visit the port and this event is one that attracts many.

TNPA is dedicated to turning South Africa's ports into 'people's ports' and thus promote tourism, leisure, recreation, sport, careers and business opportunities.

The future Mossel Bay Waterfront development will one day allow us to host even more events of this nature."

Stefan Lindeque of the event organiser, Boost Performance Racing, thanked TNPA for supporting the event, adding: "We are excited to once again host the toughest inflatable boat challenge in the world.

"Mossel Bay remains one of our favourite stops along the coast because of the beautiful beaches and supportive crowds cheering the teams on."

For more information on the Trans Agulhas Inflatable Boat Challenge, contact Lindeque (083 441 0022 or events@trans-agulhas.com).

Mossel Bay port manager Shadrack Tshikalange says TNPA is dedicated to turning South Africa's ports into "people's ports".