Watersports - Amanzi

Promoting and celebrating aquatic sports,safety and efficiency. Spreading advice, inspiration and news relating to the healthiest sport.

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This year, Sbonelo Khwela, the eight-time #champion is on his way to becoming a world leader in #canoeing. Amanzi gets to know this super #sportsman a little better.

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Have you heard about #Yoga #beach #therapy? We spoke to Sylvain Lonchay, founder of #Ahim’SA – an organization that offers yoga beach therapy as a tool against violence of the body and the mind.

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Why #waterpolo players have such great #physiques? We take a closer look at this demanding sport and why it delivers on #eye candy!

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When they say that the Cape Town’s #water #crisis is almost over – it does not mean that the water crisis is over in general. The majority of South Africans are still going to struggle to procure enough water for basic daily tasks. Amanzi digs deeper.

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Is fish farming the #solution to #over-fishing? Against a backdrop of the global population explosion and a relentless human appetite for fish, Amanzi explores whether the business of #fish #farming is a sustainable answer to future #food #security.

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Are #eco-boards the answer to #sustainable #surfing?
Surfboards are built out of non-biodegradable foam, plastered with fiberglass, and coated with toxic resins. Amanzi chats to local #product #designer, Jamii Hamlin.

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“That’s what #surfing is. It heals you; it loves you; it makes you smile, and belly laugh to the point that you can feel your face changing shape.” Gillian Stubbs shares this humorous and irreverent account of how surfing has changed her life.

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Rucks, scrums, and line-outs are all familiar #rugby terms. However, can you imagine playing a game of rugger – #underwater? Well, many do. Originally started in Germany, now 13 counties were represented at the latest championship.
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Have you ever wondered how much like a #whale you are? And no, not because of any blubber layer. We are both air-breathers, sure. But in #common with #whales, we also have a set of reflexes that help us survive #underwater. And this is just the start.

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South Africa has produced a myriad of #extreme #water heroes. They have all challenged the human spirit. Do they have super-human genes? Was their #motivation sparked by a life-changing experience? Or maybe something far simpler? Amanzi explores.

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Swimming is a #vital #life #skill that boosts children's #confidence. #Swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit, injury free, #healthy and for kids to get outdoors.

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In an Amanzi exclusive we find out more about #underwater #photography and the ex-model from the Czech Republic, #Gabriela #Slegrova who is making a name for herself around the world mastering this mesmerising subject.

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Swimming makes you #smarter - it's a fact! The release of endorphins has been proven to help those suffering from depression. Swimming can also lead to the growth of new brain cells. So, #swimming also #improves your #intelligence.

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Swim now and breathe later. Exclusive Amanzi Q + A with South Africa’s #synchronised #swimming #champions.

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Spring his here! Time to explore your hood. #CapeTown is not only blessed with stunning blue flag #beaches, but also these incredible #tidal #pools. Great for family outings and chilly morning wake-up calls. Check them out.
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Our guest writer and marine naturalist, Georgina Jones, explores South Africa’s extraordinary #underwater #biodiversity, and some of the greatest #marine spectacles on earth.

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Freediving one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. Our guest contributor is Jacques de Vos - a #Freediving #Instructor Trainer and Judge. He shares his passion for #underwater #exploring and #photography.

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Follow our guest contributor Olivia Anderson on her journey to discover these incredible #ship #wrecks - the Hermes and the Winston. Explore these epic #dive #sites with her.

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Gauteng may be landlocked, but this province has enough year-round #water #parks to satisfy #water-loving patrons and cool off the hot and bothered. Here’s some great water parks to venture to.

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Travis Fisher started #waterskiing at the age of the 3 and has spent almost every weekend and holiday at the lake since then. He initially started his competitive career at 7 years of age – without skis! Amanzi gets to know this remarkable #waterskier.

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