SPORT MATTERS

ANGLING Conditions: Intervals of clouds and sunshine, with humidity. Expect an afternoon thunderstorm. Rock and Surf: Offshore, the fishing off the KZN coast has been good for most of the vessels. Although the bait has still been scarce and patchy, there have been quite a good number of fish caught. The North Coast has been producing some great fishing. There has been an influx of cooler water, which has stirred up a bit of action. The high points off Mtunzini have produced some proper couta. Make sure you up your bait size and wire thickness, if you make a trip up there. Cape Vidal and Sodwana have also been producing fantastic fishing. Variety has been the name of the game up north and most boats have come home with a decent mixed bag of game fish. For more info, visit kingfisher.co.za. Weekly tip: The central section of KZN has seen some good fishing for both edibles and inedibles. TIDES, WINDS, ETC.: Sunrise: 5.32am; Sunset: 6.48pm; Temp: 24/30°C; Sea: 23.2°C; UV Risk: 11 (Extreme); Thunderstorms: 29%; Wind: 9km (E); Full Moon: February 19; Tides: Spring Tides (High); Low: 0.19am, 12.41pm (0.5m); High: 6.44am, 6.48pm (1.7). Sea: 1.8m swell. ATHLETICS KZN Masters Athletics invite all athletes from the age 30+ to join them at their monthly mini meets, which take place each month on Saturday mornings. Enquiries: Caryn Loudon on Carynl@ iafrica.com CRICKET February 13-17: Test match, SA vs Sri Lanka. Time 10am. Venue: Kingsmead Stadium. Enquiries: wardevents.co.za March 10: Momentum One Day International, South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Time: 10am. Venue: Kingsmead Stadium. Enquiries: wardevents.co.za HIKING Today: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Gromor (Inchanga). Grade 2, Moderate. Distance: ±15km. A moderate hike through the old railway nursery, across the railway bridge and back to Inchanga. Meet in time for a prompt 07:30 departure from Union Main, Pinetown (R30 petrol sharing) or at 08:00 at Inchanga Railway Station. Enquiries: Margie Forbes on 073 437 6915. Today: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 2pm, to hike Winston Park circular from the end of Jan Smuts Avenue to views over Monastery and Pinetown. Fairly level hike along edge of escarpment. Meet at 2pm at end of Jan Smuts Avenue. Enquiries: David on 072 615 0559. February 16: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Paradise Valley (Pinetown). Grade 2, Easy, Moderate. Distance: ±6km. Good ‘beginners’ hike through indigenous bush, over bridges on the Umbilo River, around the remains of Durban’s early water works and views of the cascades. Cost: Entrance fee R30. Meet at 1:30pm inside reserve. Park at 10 Oxford Road (car guard). Enquiries: Ismail on 083 786 6733. February 17: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 1pm to hike Kwadabeka. Meet at 1pm at Nandi Drive One Stop Northbound. Splendid new hiking adventure. Enquiries: Duncan from marketing@greencorridor.co.za February 24: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 2pm to hike New Germany Nature reserve. Sign posted right turn from Otto Volek Road into Mountain Ridge Road, left at the top into Gilbert, then straight to the end. Enquiries: David on 072 615 0559. RUNNING February 16: TW Mchunu Legacy Marathon, Estcourt town. Type: 21.1km run, 10km run, 6km fun run. Emtshezi AC. Enquiries: Clement Sithole on 082 877 4890, 071 695 5597 or cs.sithole.60@gmail.com February 17: Zabalaza Half Marathon, Cato Ridge Country Club, Cato Ridge. Type: 21.1km, 10km run/walk. Zabalaza AC. Enquiries: Bongani Ndlovu on 073 225 4146 or nonjabulo2.ndlovu@gmail.com February 17: Dr JL Dube Race. Type: 10km run/walk. Inanda Qadi. Enquiries: Lonwabo Maqwa on 065 904 6909, 073 592 7551 or nomonde@ durbangreencorridor.co.za February 23: Richards Bay Hippo Marathon and Half Marathon, Richards Bay. Types: 42.2km run, 21.1km run, 10km run/walk. Zululand Multisport AC. Enquiries: Casper Kriel on 081 796 8771, 035 753 3974 or entry@msem.co.za February 23: Neighbourhood Race, Market Spar. Type: 21.1km, 10km run/walk. Abasubathi AC. Enquiries: Sipho Mncube on 083 636 1119 or sipho. mncube@kzntransport.gov.za February 24: Maritzburg City Marathon, Golden Horse, Pietermaritzburg. Type: 42.2km run, 21.1km run, 10km run/walk. Natal Carbineers AC. Enquiries: John Hall on 082 491 7679 or office@ aghall.co.za

TRAIL RUNNING February 22-24: The Wild Series Three Cranes Challenge. Type: Day 1, 29km; Day 2, 40km; Day 3, 23km. Time: 6am-1pm. Venue: Bushwillow Campsite, Karkloof Valley, Midlands, Kwazulu-natal. Enquiries: kzntrailrunning.co.za