PIETERMARITZBURG – Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn, and Abby Solms and Jessica Behn, did exactly what was expected yesterday and duly wrapped up their 2024 Dusi Canoe Marathon titles – but for the men’s winners the stage from Inanda Dam to Durban nearly turned into a disaster.
For Birkett it was his 14th victory and takes the “Crown Prince” of the event to within one win of the remarkable record of 15