Three single surfskis were out near Mouille Point, Cape Town yesterday, heading in the direction of Oceana Powerboat Club.  The third cut the corner across the reef and...  was eaten by the break.  His ski was broken in half and one of the other paddlers went into Oceana, borrowed a double and came back out to collect him.

According to Craig Lambinon, spokesman for the NSRI, an eyewitness on shore called the NSRI but by the time they arrived, the casualty had reached shore.  The NSRI launch collected the wreckage of the ski and delivered it to the owner.

Moral of the story: beware of the reef off Mouille Point lighthouse - the break can extend "surprisingly" far out to sea.  Other casualties of the reef include Dawid Mocke who was dumped during the opening race  last season. He didn't break his ski, but he did lose the race!

(And contrary to rumour, Andre van Rensburg wasn't anywhere near the scene...) 

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Wasn\'t me
written by avanrensburg, May 10, 2006

Thanks for the flattering mention,Rob,but as the song goes-it wasn't me.It was,in fact,Trevor"A grade" Stander,sidekick Peter Jones and Barry Meiring.It was Barry's boat that was munched-a result of the boys getting a bit carried away by their dice back from Barker's rock.

So,like Mr Lewin says,the above is without prejudice to my rights!
Regards
Andre van Rensburg

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