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Conditions: Periods of rain. Rock and Surf: There have been quite a few stumpies and pompano being caught on chokka baits, just off Lime Stone and near the mouth of the harbour. Deeper water produced a few tuna and couta, coming out on Kingfisher Rattlers around the bait marks. Weekly tip: Toti has been doing very well this week, with a lot of sardine action. TIDES, WINDS, ETC: Sunrise: 6.18am; Sunset: 5.38pm; Temp: 14/20°C; Sea: 20.1°C; UV risk: 4 (Moderate); Thunderstorms: 24%; Wind: 20km (SSW); Full Moon: September 6; Tides: Spring Tides (High); Low: 00.35am; 12.40pm (0.5m); High: 6.40am, 7pm (1.7m); Sea: 2.1m swell. Try something new. Get some fresh air and have an outdoor adventure. Today: Join the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club, to hike Kenneth Stainbank NR, Yellowwood Park. Meet at 8am at main parking area. Cost: R30. Grade: 2. Distance: ±12km. Enquiries: Stella Wells on 078 319 8979. Today: Join the Durban Amblers’ Hiking Club at 2pm to hike the top of the Bluff to the Millennium Tower. Cost: R20. Enquiries: David 072 615 0559. September 2: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Delville Wood (Shongweni). Meet at 1.30pm, at the closed Assagay Hotel, Engen Garage (571 Kassier Rd), to depart at 1.45pm to the parking area. Drinks afterwards at the Polo Pony. Grade: 2, moderate (one steep uphill). Distance: ±9km. Enquiries: Abdullah on 084 478 6779. September 3: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club at 10am, to hike Table Mountain KZN. Bring your water bottles and lunch. Enquiries: David on 072 615 0559. September 3: Join Mike Roseblade on the Palmiet Nature Reserve trail. Meet at the reserve in Old New Germany Road, Westville. Cost: Donations. Enquiries: Warren on 031 262 2935. September 3: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike KZN Table Mountain (Cato Ridge). Meet at 7.30am at Union Main Centre, 45 Old Main Rd, Pinetown or at 8.15am at Cato Ridge Motors (close to Eddie Haven Drive, Cato Ridge). Petrol sharing: R40. Car guard: R20. Guide: R25 members, R50 non-members. Grade: 4, Strenuous. Distance: ±14km. Enquiries: Philip Collyer on 082 417 0204. September 9: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike the Bluff Nature Reserve. Good beginners’ hike. Meet at 1.45pm at the reserve parking area in Tara Rd. People are encouraged to stay afterwards for a BYO braai/ picnic and a social or even birdwatching at the hide. Grade: 1, easy. Distance: ±6km. Enquiries: Ana on 082 496 2320. September 10: Join the Durban Amblers Hiking Club, at 2pm to hike the Phezulu Crocodile Safari Park, Old Main Road, Drummond, with a social braai afterwards. Hike at the edge of Valley of a Thousand Hills. Drive through Hillcrest, Botha’s Hill, and on to the wellsignposted park at Drummond. Cost: R25 for hike, R75 Braai. Enquiries: David on 072 615 0559. September 10: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Kirk Falls (Shongweni). Meet at 8am, Union Main Centre, 45 Old Main Rd, Pinetown or at 8.15am at Maytime Centre, 20 Charles Way, Kloof. Petrol sharing: R20. Grade: 3-4. Distance: ±18km. Enquiries: Jon Stevens on 082 459 1522. September 16: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Glenholme Nature Reserve (Kloof). Meet at 1.45pm at the Kloof and Highway SPCA lower parking lot. Cost: R20 donation. Grade: 2-3, moderate to strenuous, vertigo warning. Hiking pole recommended. Distance: ±6km. Enquiries: Abdullah on 084 478 6779. September 17: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike in an extended area of The Ambers. Combined hike with other clubs, booking essential. Maximum 12 members and first come first served. Last booking by September 13. Cost: R20 donation. Grade: 2-3, moderate to strenuous. Distance: 12-15km. Enquiries: Keith Ashton on 033 239 5023 or e-mail keimarg@ iuncapped.co.za September 23: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike the Valley of a 1000 Hills. Meet at 1.15pm (note earlier time), at the parking area of the Drum and Bell (Old Main Rd, Botha’s Hill) for a hike into the beautiful Valley of 1000 Hills. Drinks afterwards at the Drum and Bell. Grade: 3, Strenuous. Distance: ±12km. Enquiries: Philip on 082 417 0204. September 30: Join the Ramblers Hiking Club to hike Rumdoodle (KKNR), with detours. Meet at the Uve Road Car Park of the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. Cost: R30. Grade: 2, Moderate. Distance: ±7km. Enquiries: Linda 083 353 8319. September 3: Cage Fighting or MMA. Venue: Greyville Events Arena, 150 Avondale Road, Greyville. Cost: Tickets R150pp, available at the door. Doors open at 4pm. Fights starts at 6pm. Enquiries: Larry Vorster on 083 357 0357. September 2-3: The Lynford Clover Country Weekend. Sunday: 15km. Individual races, Saturday: 10km, 18km, 30km; Sunday: 4km, 8km, 15km. Enter at roag.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 17: Mineshaft challenge, hosted by Queensburgh Harriers AC. For more information, call 083 309 3847, e-mail lookme@polka.co.za or Craig. Dennill@mtn.com 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/ September 16: The Bushman’s Trail. Time: 9am. Time: 2pm. Cost: R90-R200. Enquiries: kzntrailrunning.co.za