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This 2 Day stage race covering 50km of great river paddling promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

* Day 1 will start at Die Punt Resort, Friersdale and finish 26km down stream at Die Mas Resort, Kakamas.
* Day 2 will start at Sakkie Se Arkie, Upington and finish 28km down stream at Oranje Rus, Kanoneiland.

28/08/2026

10 WEEKS TO GO!!!

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal.
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Paddlesport Gauteng Western Cape Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union

25/07/2026

14 Weeks to go!

And it's time to sit down and start marking off your next padding adventure!
With a busy river marathon season lying ahead.

Keep a lookout for more information about the race on our website and page.

We look forward to November!!!

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The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal. https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa
Western Cape Canoe Union Paddlesport Gauteng Paddle Sport Eastern Cape Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union

20/07/2026

2026 Entries are OPEN!!!

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal.
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union Paddlesport Gauteng Paddle Sport Eastern Cape Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union

10/03/2026

POSTPONED - NEW DATE - 7 & 8 NOVEMBER 2026

It’s with a very sad heart that we have to announce that the 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon has been postponed to 7 - 8 November 2026

More information will follow.

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union
Gauteng Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union
Paddle Sport Eastern Cape

04/03/2026

17 Days to go!

Race Organisers get asked the age old question each year!
WERE YOU ABLE TO ORGANISE A GOOD WATER RELEASE FOR US THIS YEAR!

This year there are no excuses! This year there will be high water levels, it just depends on how high!

So I must say, if you are brave enough, this year is the year you have to do the Orange Descent.

Don't forget to book your accommodation at Khamkirri Resort – (Official Race Venue)
or any of the suggested accommodation options. https://khamkirri.co.za

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level and enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal. https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union
Gauteng Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union
Paddle Sport Eastern Cape

01/03/2026

20 Days to go!

The Orange Decent tick all the boxes when it comes to a stage river race on and off the water.

If you have not done and Orange Descent before this year might be a good one with the current water levels in the Orange River system.

The river is currently running at 932 cumecs and we expect it to level down to 200/300 cumecs for the race! This is an amazing level that adds to the exitement on each day.

Don't forget to book your accommodation at Khamkirri Resort – (Official Race Venue)
or any of the suggested accommodation options. https://khamkirri.co.za

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal. https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union
Gauteng Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union
Eastern Cape Canoe Union

27/02/2026

At Orange Descent we pride ourselves on our Northern Cape Hospitality and every one that has ever been to an Orange Descent can agree that the race crew goes above and beyond to leave our paddlers with lasting memories of an epic river race on and off the water.

Don't forget to book your accommodation at Khamkirri Resort – (Official Race Venue)
or any of the suggested accommodation options. https://khamkirri.co.za

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal. https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union
Gauteng Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union

26/02/2026

The Orange Descent has ia rich history of world class river racing and this image show an abundance of paddling talent!

Congratulations to Andy Birkett on becoming the ultimate Dusi champion, with his record 16 wins!

But now it is time to set your focus on your next river paddling adventure and with the current high water we have in the Orange River it might add to the unforgetable experience.

Don't forget to book your accommodation at Khamkirri Resort – (Official Race Venue)
or any of the suggested accommodation options. https://khamkirri.co.za

The 2026 Orange Descent Canoe Marathon will be a K1 event and is a CSA B-Grade Race.

K1 & K3 crews are welcome and with a constant, guaranteed good water level an enjoyable paddling experience is possible at even the lowest of levels.

This 2 Day stage race covering 44km of great river paddling, promising to be everything you’ve dreamt of and much more for paddlers and seconds alike!

Entries are now open on the PSA Paddlers Portal. https://paddler.paddlesportsa.com
Visit our website for more information https://orangedescent.co.za/

Paddlesport South Africa Western Cape Canoe Union
Gauteng Canoe Union Kwazulu Natal Canoe Union
Eastern Cape Canoe Union

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Upington
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Website

http://www.orangedescent.co.za/

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