Surf Ski World Tour - A successful challenge for Naïade Events

A world premier for Naïade Events : organize in Mauritius two stages of the Surf Ski World Tour with the reigning champions of the sport. This was held from 2nd to 4th July in the south of the island with Tamassa and Les Pavillons as partner hotels. A successful challenge which now places Mauritius and Naïade as privileged partners of this sport. "We will definitely recommend Mauritius and Naïade Events to those who practice surf ski," say Hank McGregor and Michelle Eray, after their race on Saturday 4th of July. The two world champions have lived up to their reputation by winning, on Saturday, the Mauritius Ocean Classic between Souillac and Le Morne. This is a stage of Surf Ski World Series. The two champions are full of praise for this first stop in the Indian Ocean. "The race was just fantastic," exclaimed Hank McGregor, the winner. He talks about the competition. "This stage is worth many points in the championship. It is classified 3 stars, making it a crucial stage for me." The champion acknowledged that the race was difficult: "It was harder than I thought. I had to paddle with the wind and waves. It was impressive." Hank McGregor adds: "I am sure that next year there will be 200 to 300 people who come to this competition." An opinion which is worth gold. Hank McGregor is the paddler of all time in canoeing, surfing and flat water. The champion believes that surf ski will gain even more popularity in Mauritius. "This is a family sport. Children are on the beach. We are in a beautiful region of the island. It is a paradise for paddlers." Petie Michelle Eray is still a force of nature. She won the race on Saturday. "It was very hard," she confesses at the outset. "I had to be very careful during the race, avoiding the reefs, manage the waves." But the satisfaction can be read on her face: "It was a very good race. I even saw a group of dolphins! As Hank McGregor, the young woman feels that the surf ski will generate even more excitement. "This is a lifestyle sport. It is a sport that allows us to discover beautiful places like Mauritius. This is a competition that offers many advantages. " Mauritius, Michelle Eray thinks, holds many assets : the island has a pleasant climate - even in winter - the sea is safe and the destination is only four hours flight from South Africa. Satisfaction is also on Naïade Events' side. Two stages of the Surf Ski World Tour took place in Mauritius. Participants paddled from Tamassa to Les Pavillons on Thursday 3rd July, while the second stage, from Souillac to Les Pavillons took place on Saturday 4 July. "It was a premiere for the region too," says Albert d'Unienville, manager of Naiade Events. "This is an exceptional event. A world tour that will now include Mauritius through Naïade Events, "he says. The operation was organized with the support of JPH Boathouse, the MTPA and Air Mauritius. Naïade Events also had the support of big champions of the sport. Greg Barton, four times Olympic gold medalist in kayaking, Oscar Chalupsky, 13 times world champion surf ski, Michelle Eray and Hank McGregor, Numbers 1 world have tested and approved the two stages. The results Female 1. Michele Eray RSA epic 2h05:53 2. Michelle Eder RSA fenn 2h05:54 3. Danica Vorster RSA fenn 2h14:35 4. Donna Winter RSA fenn 2h15:41 5. Carol Joyce RSA KC 2h18:33 Male 1. Hank McGregor RSA epic 1h41:49 2. Clint Pretorious RSA fenn 1h42:02 3. Dawid Mocke RSA fenn 1h43:26 4. Barry Lewin RSA Custom K 1h45:57 5. Johnathan Crowe UAE epic 1h47:07