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Preparations going well for Malta Channel Crossing |
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Written by Nicki Borg Costanzi
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
Two kayakers – Albert Gambina and Dorian Vassallo last Saturday 30 May set a new time for paddling around Malta in a doubles or K2 kayak. The distance of 42 nautical miles was accomplished in 9 hours and 36 minutes on a north-about route paddled in their VKV Anita K2 kayak. The round Malta paddle was preparation for crossing the Malta Channel, an event planned for the 19 June. This Pozzallo to Valletta challenge together with the circumnavigation of the Maltese archipelago held last April, are part of the Kayak for Cancer events, whose aim is to raise funds for the Malta Cancer Foundation.
The Gambina/Vassallo team would like to thank their sponsors VKV and Sullivan Maritime Ltd as well as the VTS section of the Malta Maritime Authority for their assistance. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 16 June 2009 )
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MCF Opens Kayak Summer Season |
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Written by Nicki Borg Costanzi
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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
Canoeists all over the world will be heading over to their local clubs, paddle in hand, to celebrate World Canoeing Day on Sunday 14th June. This day marks a special occasion for all canoeists, whatever their discipline may be, as they all unite to promote the sport the love as well as keep our waters clean. Locally, the MCF will be organizing a fun race day at the Birgu Waterfront. The three events of the day include a 5k race, 500m and 200m sprints
Briefing and registration will be given at 9am near the Bormla Regatta Club, with races starting at 10am. An entry fee of 5Eur will be charged. These races are open to all levels of paddlers, whatever their discipline may be.
The next event on the MCF calendar is the Olympic Day Fun Paddle which is being held in conjunction with the MOC Olympic Day Run on Sunday 21st June. Registration is at 7.30am and the launch will be at 8.15 sharp near Mc Donalds in Bugibba. The route will be similar to the run which will follow the Bugibba coastline . |
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Chris Camilleri raises the bar in Portugal |
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Written by Nicki Borg Costanzi
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 |
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Maltese sprint canoeist Christopher Camilleri recently returned from a two week training camp at the Nelo Training Centre in Oliveira do Douro – Cinfães, Portugal where he was preparing for the Mediterranean Games. Here, Camilleri focused on improving his times in 500m, 1000m and 2000m sprints whilst becoming reacquainted with racing conditions. Whilst training in fresh water, the boat sits lower in the water making it inherintly slower and harder to paddle through than salt water. Camilleri was training up to four times a day, and his sessions not only included kayaking but also running and intensive gym sessions. 
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Last Updated ( Friday, 05 June 2009 )
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