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Thursday, 04 June 2009 12:13 |
Sardine Festival 2009 Official WebsiteThe world’s greatest marine migration
13 June – 17 July 2009 
Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the Kwa Zulu Natal coast creating a unique and exhilarating experience for divers, birders, whale watchers and anglers. In celebration of this annual marine phenomenon the South Coast presents a host of activities and events to keep you busy as you anticipate the first sightings of sardines. The Sardine Run in numbers | More than: | 100 000 | Visitors to the South Coast during June and July | | | 10 000 000 | Sardines - more accurately known as the Southern African Pilchard Sardinops Sagax | | | 500 | Whales | | | 23 000 | Dolphins | | | 100 000 | Gannets | | | 1 000 | Sharks | | Shoals are often more than: | 7 km | long | | | 1,5 km | wide | | | 30 m | deep | What’s on…. Celebrating the Greatest Shoal on Earth
| | June Snapshot | | | 12 June | The Sardine Festival Media Launch
Contact Ingrid on 039 682 7944
| | | 13 - 15 June | Margate Golf Challenge
Now in its’ 8th year this 3 day challenge is always an exciting tournament with excellent prizes.
Contact Jan Nel on 039 317 2340 | Margate Country Club | | 14 June | The 7th Annual Dura Cycle Sardine Mountain Bike Classic
5km, 10km, 25km or 45 km – a race against time through
banana, macadamia nut and coffee plantations with pectacular views.
www.sardinemtbclassic.co.za
Contact John Downham on 072 272 4330 | Old Pont Resort Port Edward | | 19 - 21 June | Scottburgh Winter Solstice Festival
How much can you fit in to the shortest day of the year? | | | 20 June | Scottburgh Winter Solstice Dirt Run
At 06h55 the start gun will sound for the dirt run (5km, 9,7km or 24km) | | | | Scottburgh Winter Mountain Bike Race
At 09h00 the MTB race will start (10km, 24 km or 42km)
| | | | At 15h00 Join the fans to watch the Boks take on the British Lions
Followed by Live Entertainment | Scottburgh Lifesaving Club | | 21 June | Discovery Mens’ Health and The Cycle Lab Surfski Series
At 09h00 the paddling race will start (7km or 15km)
A legendary surfski paddling race as paddlers negotiate the surfline at Scottburgh’s Main Beach
www.surfski.co.za
Contact Billy Harker on 082 654 6542 | Scottburgh Main Beach | | 27 June | The 3rd Annual Ugu Jazz Festival
Watch this space for an exciting line up of some of the country’s
best jazz and afrosoul artists.
Contact Brian Dube on 079 525 7177 | Marburg Sports Ground Port Shepstone | | 28 June | The Margate Airshow
This popular show will be staged offshore with exciting
activities and entertainment on Margate Beach.
Top display pilots and aerobatic display teams will
demonstrate their talents to spectators on the beaches.
Contact Vicky on 039 316 8137 | Margate Beach | | | | | | | July Snapshot | | | 01 – 04 July | The 8th Annual Mallards Mercury Skiboat Festival 2009
Now in it’s 8th Annual Year, this event provides some of the
best catches for anglers and great family entertainment.
Treasure hunt, face painting and fun all round for the kids.
www.skiboatfestival.co.za | St Michaels Beach | | | And presenting | | | 03 July | Duck and Dive Party Band Live | St Michaels Beach | | 04 July | Ballyhoo Live
Contact Jackie Pratt on 083 654 6922 | St Michaels Beach | | 12 July | Sardine Half Marathon and Walk
Contact Kim Rice on 084 511 7651 or 039 315 6211 | Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds Uvongo | | 18 – 19 July | The Annual Portuguese Mariners Food & Wine Festival
A rich and filling full flavoured feast
Contact Ingrid on 039 682 7944 | Port Edward | | 24 – 26 July | The Annual Lions’ South Coast Show
www.southcoastshow.org.za | Port Shepstone Borough Grounds |
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the event organisers reserve the right to change the date, venue or performers.
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