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PICS: The Ghaap RiverXtreme in action


Cape Town - If you're a water-loving adventurer and you missed this weekend's Ghaap RiverXtreme near Douglas in the Northern Cape, you certainly missed out! 

Bummed out that you missed it? Keep a close eye on our upcoming EVENTS page to make sure you never miss a beat. 

The extreme Vaal river event surely lived up to its name. The most radical of water sports were practiced and showed off at the event, and new ideas were showcased, too. 

The well-known Afrikaans singer Robbie Wessels even traded his "Leeuloop" boots for a pair of Flyboarding strap-ons in which he soared over the Vaal River. Just see how nervous he is at first...



Some of the other adventures at the Ghaap RiverXtreme included wakeboarding, extreme skiing, a marathon and a Mountain Bike Challenge. Have a look: 





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