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AND THEY’RE OFF: Participants set off in the Daily Dispatch Fun Run and Walk along the Orient beachfront on Sunday. Pictures: FAITH MTWANA

Runners, walkers show support and have fun

The Spar Daily Dispatch Fun Run and Walk took place on Sunday, October 16 and despite the gloomy weather, a large entry of runners and walkers took part. Participants were able to walk or run along the Orient beachfront, starting and…

Looking back (3)

The Orient Beach was named after the ship The SV Orient, wrecked on the beach in July 1907. Fierce storms, wrecked two ships in almost the same place. The village was shocked, but bystanders later happily descended onto the wreck site to…

All eyes on Power Racers: Gallery

MARIUS van Zyl and Franco Cilliers claimed an emphatic win in the Standard Class of the surf competition at the Thundercat National Powerboat Racing Championships at Gonubie Beach. Sponsored by Chalk Air, the two-day championships…

Powerboats return to EL

AFTER six years, the Powerboat National Championships returns to East London, where more than 50 boats will compete for a chance to take part in the World Championships in October. Originating in South Africa in the late 1980s, powerboat…

FOUR-LEGGED FUN

This cute Scottish terrier was having a blast running around and playing on Orient Beach recently. Taking a break from its antics, the doggy watches the surfers from Waves for Change do their thing in the water Pictures: MADELEINE CHAPUT

MEAN MACHINES: The third instalment of the TRIBAL Triathlon Series drew a record crowd to the Orient Beach complex on Sunday Picture: MECHE GREEN/LORRINDA THOMAS

Series draws record entry

Tough conditions add to it all TRIBAL are very proud to announce that the third instalment of the TRIBAL Triathlon Series was a phenomenal success at the weekend. The race, which comprised of mini, sprint and Olympic distances, attracted…

Ironmen from 35 countries for 70.3 African champs set for PE later this year

IT’S ALMOST that time of year again when we see athletes from around the world descend upon East London to compete in the physically gruelling Standard Bank Ironman 70.3. The famous triathlon will take place later this month and expects…