Kira Bester and Melanie van Niekerk Defend Their Freedom Paddle Title

Defending champions Kira Bester and Melanie van Niekerk successfully reclaimed their Prescient Freedom Paddle title around Robben Island, holding off a determined challenge from Rosie Edwards and Saskia Hockly in Cape Town on Freedom Day.
Kira Bester Powers Away to win 2025 SA Ocean Racing Champs Title in False Bay

Kira Bester powered away from the chasing pack to be crowned the South African champion after winning the South African SS1 Ocean Racing Championship race from Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek in benign surf conditions in Cape Town on Friday
Kira Bester and Pippa McGregor Steam Away to Win Freedom Paddle Around Robben Island

Kira Bester and Pippa McGregor were in a class of their own in a strong women’s field to notch up their first victory together when the two took an early advantage win the 27km Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on Saturday