Man paddles SA coastline in 70 days
2013-02-20 20:04
Cape Town - A Cape Town man has paddled along the entire
coastline of South Africa in 70 days, it was reported on Wednesday.
The Cape Argus reported that Richard Kohler, 43, set off
solo from the mouth of the Orange River, which forms part of the South
African-Namibian border, on 24 October.
He crossed the "finish line" at the South
African border with Mozambique, just north of Kosi Bay, on Saturday.
"I'm feeling 100%. In fact, I'm feeling so good I
thought for a moment about carrying on up to the equator," he said.
"In 70 days of paddling, I've encountered too many
amazing people, bays, landmarks, lighthouses, rocky peninsulas and islands to
describe in one breath."
Kohler reportedly raised money and awareness for the
Cipla Miles for Smiles Foundation, which supported Operation Smile SA in
raising funds for cleft palate operations for children.
- SAPA
