On behalf of the MCSA, Andrew Pedley and I are organising a deep water solo comp at Wilgepoort (detail to follow in featured article), we are going to mark out, clean and chalk about 5 lines. We limiting the numbers to 10 per category. You will be taken to the start in a boat and you will have one attempt at 2 lines in the qualifier. The order of who will go when will be determined on the day by Andrew and I. Black diamond, the MCSA and the SA Climbing Academy have provided prizes for all categories. Everybody competes as individuals, no teams. There are no youth categories. There is an entrance fee for everybody attending (both competing and just watching) who is not a MCSA member of R40, for actually competing there is no additional cost other than getting real scared and/or getting wet.
After only 24 hours after posting we already have 7 out of 10 booked for the Hard Core. This includes the likes of Brian Weaver, Ivan Van Der Tang, Ebert Nel, and Falco Filotto (without their shirts on
). These are some of Gautengs strongest climbers, all have led over grade 30. So even if you not into competing, come along to watch and be inspired. there is still space in the other divisions. If you would like to compete, just send me the following info:
• Category (motivate with age, hardest red point and when this was done)
• Name and Surname
The event is intended to be a lot of fun, and not a serious tense event, but safety is a priority. Please, in keeping with the good spirit of the event, do not go practice the lines before the comp.
Neil
