In the women’s race of the N3TC Drak Challenge canoe race, Christie Mackenzie posted a peerless first stage to canter to a three-and-a-half-minute lead over perennial Drak performer Bridgitte Hartley, with Saskia Hockly in third and Nix Birkett, in fourth, on Saturday 28 January 2023.
The tough 38km final stage on Sunday takes the paddlers from the overnight stop at Sinister Pool above Swartberg Bridge to Hopewell Farm on the Coleford Road.
N3TC Drak Challenge Stage 1 – Castleburn to Swartberg bridge
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
1 Christie Mackenzie 1:47:53.23
2 Bridgitte Hartley 1:51:17.33
3 Saskia Hockly 1:52:47.38
4 Nix Birkett 1:54:51.90
5 Jordan Peek 1:58:02.28
6 Emma Hatfield 2:02:25.55
7 Tracey Van Der Walt 2:02:52.11
8 Hilary Bruss 2:03:57.14
9 Jessica Behn 2:08:40.40
10 Candice Murray 2:09:34.42
Photo 1 Caption: Christie Mackenzie was in a class of her own on the first stage of the N3TC Drak Challenge on Saturday as she bagged a three and a half minute overnight lead over Bridgitte Hartley. Photo: Anthony Grote / Gameplan Media
With editing by gsport
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