Sheetal Cross
Conditions: sunny. Rock and Surf: The Durban harbour centre bank has been one of the most productive areas, as the fisherman drifting with cracker have been getting some quality grunter in the evenings. Live mullet has been the live bait of choice for those fishing for kob in the evenings and garrick in the day. Weekly tip: Freshwater – Reports of bass, barbel and carp are on the bite at Albert Falls Dam. TIDES, WINDS, ETC: Sunrise: 6.25am; Mostly Sunset: 5.35pm; Temp: 14/20°C; Sea: 20.6°C; UV risk: 11 (Extreme); Thunderstorms: 0%; Wind: 18km (NNE); Full Moon: September 6; Tides: Neap Tides (Low); Low: 8.50am; 9.10pm (1.9m); High: 2.45am, 3.10pm (1.8m); Sea: 2.1m swell. Try something new. Get some fresh air and have an outdoor adventure. Today: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club to hike the spectacular wilds of Highmoor. Hike to look at the Bushman Caves and paintings. Stay over at Glengarry self-catering or drive up early Sunday to meet at Glengarry at 8.30am. Get a close look at the Berg, while enjoying this special citadel. Enquiries: David on 072 615 0559. August 26: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club, to hike Clifton Tower, Shongweni. Meet at 1:30pm at the closed Assagay Hotel, Engen Garage on 571 Kassier Rd, to drive through to the starting point at Denny’s Mushrooms off Kassier Road. This hike takes us up to the top of the hill to Clifton Tower, overlooking Giba Gorge and the city and surrounds in the distance. Drinks afterwards at the Polo Pony. Grade: 2-3, Strenuous; (2 steep uphills). Distance: ±9km. Enquiries: Werner on 084 206 7836. August 27: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club, to hike Kenneth Stainbank NR, Yellowwood Park. KSNR is regarded as one of the finest coastal/ riverine forest and bush clump/ grassland mosaic areas remaining in the greater Durban area. Game viewing is almost always guaranteed. Not a full day hike. For those wanting to remain behind after the hike, bring your own post-hike drinks or picnic. Meet at 8am at main parking area. Cost: R30. Grade: 2. Distance: ±12km. Enquiries: Stella Wells on 078 319 8979. August 27: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 2pm to hike the top of the Bluff to the Millennium Tower. Cost: R20. Off Lighthouse Road, at the top of the Bluff, turn into the army camp and park vehicles. Enquiries: David 072 615 0559. If not, we will hike from Westville Country Cub with Mark Norman, 082 574 4582. September 3: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 10am, to hike Table Mountain KZN. Bring your water bottles and lunch. A very easy hike to view this absolute treasure. See glacial scars, sunken forests, the crevasse, underground stream, the wetland and the Natal Protea. Enquiries: David 072 615 0559. August 31-September 3: KSA-SA Karate Commonwealth Championships in Durban. Enquiries and more info: Go online to karatesa.org. August 23: Durban Runner Miway Mizuno Mixed League Time Trial (QBH), Queensburgh AC, Bowker Road, Queensburgh. Type: 8km, 4km run/walk. Enquiries: Justin Hand on 084 599 5991. August 27: Mandela Day Marathon, Howick. Type: 42.2km, 10km run. Kwazulu-natal Athletics. Enquiries: Go online to eventtiming. co.za. September 10: SAPS Striders Athletic Club Heritage Challenge. Type: 21.1km, 10km run/walk. Cost: R80, R120. Enter online at topevents.co.za before September 3. Enquiries: Nicholas Mchunu on 083 570 0554, Sean Govender on 083 775 1327 or Thulani Mntungwa on 072 881 1975. September 2: Checkout Charity fun run/ walk. Time: 8am. Venue: Verulam Secondary School Grounds. Verulam Falcons Athletic Club. Enquiries: Mr. Padayachee 084 428 6786. September 2: Capital Climb 2017. Midlands Athletics Club. Start: Voortrekker High School. Time: 8am. Enquiries: Go online to capitalclimb2017.myactive.co.za September 2: The Wave Wizards Surf Club sponsored by Lizzard and Hurricane Surf, will be holding three more contests in 2017. The next event will be held at Bronze Beach. The Umhlanga based club welcomes surfers of all age groups from novices to masters. Enquiries: Club Chairman, Jestyn Viljoen on 082 464 8808 or visit the Facebook page facebook.com/groups/2560137034/ August 25-27: KZN Mini 3. Time: 8am-5pm. Venue: Westridge Tennis Stadium Cost: free. Requirements: TSA ranked junior tournament. Enquiries: E-mail Natalie Grandin on 1stopentry@gmail.com August 26: Mandela Day Marathon, Triumph of Spirit. Cost: R80-R150. Time: 6.30am-10am. Pietermaritzburg Royal Show grounds. Registration (number collection): August 25. Race entry includes T-shirt and finishers. Enquiries: zntrailrunning.co.za or mandeladaymarathon.org.za