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Surfski Series set for another top-class showdown
Surfski Series set for another top-class showdown
The Durban surfski scene has been dominated over the years by two of the world's leading paddlers - Hank McGregor and Matt Bouman. The two have built up an impressive rivalry that has seen the pair trade series titles, although in recent years McGregor has been the dominant force and will be back to defend the title he won in 2016.
McGregor, who recently took home the overall honours in the World Surfski Series, is in top racing form and will return to the familiar waters of KwaZulu-Natal with his eyes on another overall title at the 2017 FNB Surfski Series.
"I think last year was my seventh title at the series so it really is a series that I enjoy and have done for years," McGregor mentioned.
McGregor's long standing battle with Bouman goes back to well before their professional paddling days and he knows that not only Bouman will pose a threat to his title chase.
"Matthew and I have been racing each other since we were about eight years old so we know each other pretty well.
"The likes of Wade Krieger will also be a tough competitor and I am sure that there are going to be some youngsters looking to make an impact on the series," he added.
The FNB Surfski Challenge, Race One of the 2017 FNB Surfski Series, takes place at 17h30 on Friday, 6 January at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club, Addington Beach. More information can be found atwww.marineseries.co.za