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The only stand-alone surfing event of women in South Africa will be scheduled on December 1, 2 and 3, 2006. ROXY WAHINE CUP, presented by Roxy is entering in its eighth year. The event has five segments, namely ‘Novice’ Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 as well as the premier Open Division. In the novice division the winner gets one years full sponsorship from Roxy. This year organizers are expecting more entries as every year the event is gaining popularity amongst teen girls. This highly contested event will take place on East and West coasts simultaneously at prime beaches across the seashore. The participants will be trained by eminent surfers Kenny Matthews (KZN), Riehan Slabbert (Eastern Province) and Roxy Towill (Western Province). To ensure your participation in the event and for further queries visit www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za
Are you an adventure sports junky and are looking for a forlorn Decertified destination then Namibia’s weather-beaten west coast is the place for you. Swakopmund is ringed by hundreds of miles of Namibian desert on one side, and the rampant Atlantic Ocean on the other. Though for some of you the sand might get a little wearisome- Perpetual abrasive sting in the air, getting into all the places that it should not be in, obscuring the vision at times. The greatest plus point is that you get to try out crazy sand sports: Sand-boarding: Two types is available-down sand boarding and stand-up head sand boarding. All the fun is on a 4ft piece of cardboard (Board speed machine). Driving a quad bike: That entails "go fast uphill" techniques and takes some time getting used to, be smart choose an automatic over a hog. It gets exhilarating as you get around various cliffs and dips of the dunes. Sky dive into the desert after jumping from 10,000ft, if your not an expert you could still go for it as a tandem jump attached to the front of an instructor, at Desert Skydiving, it’s your co-jumper who does all the work. Though there is not a wide range of companies to choose from since there are only 2 for all. Two for quad-biking, two for skydiving and two for sand-boarding. Best part of this grilling adventure is that you don’t hurt nobody and especially not nature as the sand covers your tracks in no time. So get set go…. Freak out at your desert adventure.
Location of Bridge: The Gouritz River Bridge (between Mossel Bay and Albertinia, about 350km along the N2 from Cape Town When to go: 09:00am to 18:00pm (Week days), 08:00am to sunset (holidays and weekends). All year round if of course the weather permits. Rates: 1st Jump R 160 p/p, 2nd Jump R 80 p/p,Tandem R 110 p/p Packages; jump Package R 320 p/p, INCL: (3 jumps & 2 nights accommodation) Accomodation can be provided for you by the company at a rustic farmhouse upstream from the bridge. It is perfect for a specialised corporate team building adventure. Who can go for it -91 year old man to a 5 year old kid. Complete safety since you start with a very secure body harness with ropes attaching you to the opposite bridge. Then you take the giant first step off the platform, getting a fell of thin air. After the spine chilling 50m free fall where you reach speeds of up to 120 km/h you break into a glorious pendulum swing and then get onto solid ground. It’s a different experience from bungi jumping since it uses ropes and the position is always upright. Well if you loved Tarzan and Mougli this is definitely the swinging adventure for you.
Location of Bridge: The Gouritz River Bridge (between Mossel Bay and Albertinia, about 350km along the N2 from Cape Town When to go: 09:00am to 18:00pm (Week days), 08:00am to sunset (holidays and weekends). All year round if of course the weather permits. Rates: 1st Jump R 160 p/p, 2nd Jump R 80 p/p,Tandem R 110 p/p Packages; jump Package R 320 p/p, INCL: (3 jumps & 2 nights accommodation) Accomodation can be provided for you by the company at a rustic farmhouse upstream from the bridge. It is perfect for a specialised corporate team building adventure. Who can go for it -91 year old man to a 5 year old kid. Complete safety since you start with a very secure body harness with ropes attaching you to the opposite bridge. Then you take the giant first step off the platform, getting a fell of thin air. After the spine chilling 50m free fall where you reach speeds of up to 120 km/h you break into a glorious pendulum swing and then get onto solid ground. It’s a different experience from bungi jumping since it uses ropes and the position is always upright. Well if you loved Tarzan and Mougli this is definitely the swinging adventure for you. Via Wild things
Are you an adventure sports junky and are looking for a forlorn Decertified destination then Namibia’s weather-beaten west coast is the place for you. Swakopmund is ringed by hundreds of miles of Namibian desert on one side, and the rampant Atlantic Ocean on the other. Though for some of you the sand might get a little wearisome- Perpetual abrasive sting in the air, getting into all the places that it should not be in, obscuring the vision at times. The greatest plus point is that you get to try out crazy sand sports: Sand-boarding: Two types is available-down sand boarding and stand-up head sand boarding. All the fun is on a 4ft piece of cardboard (Board speed machine). Driving a quad bike: That entails “go fast uphill” techniques and takes some time getting used to, be smart choose an automatic over a hog. It gets exhilarating as you get around various cliffs and dips of the dunes. Sky dive into the desert after jumping from 10,000ft, if your not an expert you could still go for it as a tandem jump attached to the front of an instructor, at Desert Skydiving, it’s your co-jumper who does all the work. Though there is not a wide range of companies to choose from since there are only 2 for all. Two for quad-biking, two for skydiving and two for sand-boarding. Best part of this grilling adventure is that you don’t hurt nobody and especially not nature as the sand covers your tracks in no time. So get set go…. Freak out at your desert adventure. Image Image Image Via: Belfast Telegraph
The first federal court fight over a California route between Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and environmentalist groups is being watched closely all over the US. More than 100 four-wheel-drive aficionados determined to see their prized run reopened have filed a lawsuit in federal court. On the clause of a statue RS 2477 by which allowed counties and states to lay routes over federal land. Though it was repealed three decades ago, routes established before then were allowed. This route is such a route. Six environmental groups are seeking to intervene in the Surprise Canyon case, hoping to see the canyon permanently closed. In 1989, hard-core off-road enthusiasts clear a path for their tricked-out machines, forging a route that at times took them directly through the stream bed and (with the help of steel winch cables)up its seven slick waterfalls National Park Service West Coast spokeswoman Holly Bundock said: We don’t invite vehicle access in wilderness areas because that’s fundamentally in conflict with the Wilderness Act and our policies on managing the Wilderness Act. The photograph inspires much trill and a wish to be a part of such an adventure. But the cost of it is suffered by Nature. If the road is ever opened it should be with strict injunctions to protect the environment Don’t know what the courts will decide, What’s your verdict? Via: LATimes
Are you an adventure sports junky and are looking for a forlorn Decertified destination then Namibia’s weather-beaten west coast is the place for you. Swakopmund is ringed by hundreds of miles of Namibian desert on one side, and the rampant Atlantic Ocean on the other. Though for some of you the sand might get a little wearisome- Perpetual abrasive sting in the air, getting into all the places that it should not be in, obscuring the vision at times. The greatest plus point is that you get to try out crazy sand sports: Sand-boarding: Two types is available-down sand boarding and stand-up head sand boarding. All the fun is on a 4ft piece of cardboard (Board speed machine). Driving a quad bike: That entails “go fast uphill” techniques and takes some time getting used to, be smart choose an automatic over a hog. It gets exhilarating as you get around various cliffs and dips of the dunes. Sky dive into the desert after jumping from 10,000ft, if your not an expert you could still go for it as a tandem jump attached to the front of an instructor, at Desert Skydiving, it’s your co-jumper who does all the work. Though there is not a wide range of companies to choose from since there are only 2 for all. Two for quad-biking, two for skydiving and two for sand-boarding. Best part of this grilling adventure is that you don’t hurt nobody and especially not nature as the sand covers your tracks in no time. So get set go…. Freak out at your desert adventure. Image Image Image Via: Belfast Telegraph
Location of Bridge: The Gouritz River Bridge (between Mossel Bay and Albertinia, about 350km along the N2 from Cape Town When to go: 09:00am to 18:00pm (Week days), 08:00am to sunset (holidays and weekends). All year round if of course the weather permits. Rates: 1st Jump R 160 p/p, 2nd Jump R 80 p/p,Tandem R 110 p/p Packages; jump Package R 320 p/p, INCL: (3 jumps & 2 nights accommodation) Accomodation can be provided for you by the company at a rustic farmhouse upstream from the bridge. It is perfect for a specialised corporate team building adventure. Who can go for it -91 year old man to a 5 year old kid. Complete safety since you start with a very secure body harness with ropes attaching you to the opposite bridge. Then you take the giant first step off the platform, getting a fell of thin air. After the spine chilling 50m free fall where you reach speeds of up to 120 km/h you break into a glorious pendulum swing and then get onto solid ground. It’s a different experience from bungi jumping since it uses ropes and the position is always upright. Well if you loved Tarzan and Mougli this is definitely the swinging adventure for you. Via Wild things
If you are a true adrenaline junkie and love the thrill then I’m sure you’ll love reading this post. There are many daring adventures that will give you the thrill and true experience. Here, I’m discussing five most daring adventures. So, get ready for some real adventure to witness the thrilling experience! Diving Tectonic Plates (Reykjavik, Iceland): Reykjavik, Iceland is just the right place for you if you wish to get the mind-blowing experience of being able to dive between two tectonic plates. Completing this dive is truly a once in a lifetime experience and undoubtedly one to tell the friends about. A most spectacular experience! Go dive! The James Bond Bungee (Lake Locarno, Switzerland): Head to the Swiss and Italian border around Lake Locarno and enjoy a weekend of adventures. The Verzasca Dam was the site of the incredible opening sequence of James Bond film, Goldeneye, which saw the agent bungee jump 220 meters over the incredible dam. You can also enjoy some other outstanding adventures alongside such as canyoning, caving in the legendary Hells’ Caves and mountain biking. Shark Diving (Cape Town, South Africa): Shark diving is a thrilling experience for anyone who wishes to face up to their fears or experience the excitement and adrenalin that this activity brings. Shark dive in Cape Town is for the brave! If you are adventurous and love a thrill, then there is no greater thrill than to white shark dive in Cape Town with great white shark. Believe me, it’ll be a day to remember for the rest of your life. MiGs Over Moscow (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia): If earth-bound adventures do not make you feel contended then, try flying a MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jet courtesy of Sarasota, Fla.-based Incredible Adventures. You’l have to undergo security clearance, a medical check and flight suit fitting before taking off with the assistance of a Russian test pilot. If you have excessively high blood pressure, then I would suggest you not to apply. The Bolivian Challenge (La Paz, Bolivia): This sport is not for faint hearted. This is for those of you who thrive on a physical challenge, love to push yourselves to the edge and revel in huge surges of adrenalin. Beginning at El Alto Airport, the world’s highest and longest commercial runway, your trip will take a week of biking and ice climbing in the foothills and glaciers of Bolivia’s mountainous landscape. From here, you’ll go to the world’s highest oxygen bar, Ozone, where you will learn to breathe at high altitude. Bursting with confidence you will then face Bolivia’s Death Road also known as The World’s Most Dangerous road, with 800 plus foot drops off the side of the mountain. Adrenaline hits don’t come much harder and this will feed some of the best memories of adventure that you will ever have. Your next activity is one of the biggest downhill mountain bike rides in the world with over 14,000 feet of vertical descent. You will ride from the top of the Chacaltaya down into the dense lush jungle at the bottom of Zongo Valley. Huayna Potosi Mountain will give you the final thrill. Here you’ll go for ice climb where you will summit the mountain at 19,975 feet. Doesn’t this sound superb adventurous trip! London-based travel firm Black Tomato is a travel company that arranges these adventurous trips. Image [1] Source: CNN