The 60th edition of the iconic Berg River Canoe Marathon gets under way in Paarl on Thursday morning with a field brimming with enthusiasts.
Hank McGregor has thrown the cat amongst the pigeons by slipping in an eleventh hour entry for the Berg River Canoe Marathon.
Ahead of the Berg River Canoe Marathon heavy rains have swollen the river, leading to it breaking it banks at numerous places on the race route between Paarl and Velddrif.
Here we look at some of the important numbers associated with the famous paddling race, the Dusi Canoe Marathon which starts on Thursday.