Dawid Mocke

16/09/2026

Wolraad Woltemade and his horse Vonk. The original Lifeguard of South Africa!

Rescue Sport Series Milnerton Surf Lifesaving Club Lifesaving South Africa

09/09/2026

DOWNWIND CAMPS IN CAPE TOWN 🌊

Come spend a week doing what we love most.

Lots of time on the ocean. Chasing runs. Learning to read the conditions. Improving your paddling. And enjoying the whole experience with a great crew.

We run Downwind Camps throughout the season, with dates available from October through February.

📅 18–24 October 2026
📅 6–13 November 2026
📅 17–23 January 2027
📅 8–14 February 2027
📅 21–27 February 2027

If a week of Cape Town downwind sounds like your kind of holiday, come join us.

Bookings are open via SurfSki School Cape Town.

13/08/2026

Can't find what you're looking for?

As you know, we've shifted our focus to Coaching, Education, Adventures and Downwind Camps.

If you're looking for some of our remaining paddling products, you'll find the last bit of gear online at Orka Paddles.

We can't wait to start helping you paddle better through our SurfSki School, Downwind Camps and Coaching.

👉 Head over to our website to book a session with us!

13/08/2026

Clean, simple hydration. No setup. No overthinking.

A dependable everyday bottle for training sessions, travel days and time on the water. Quick to grab, easy to refill and always within reach when you need it.

2 x Primo Water Bottles for R300

Discount is applied automatically at checkout.

Get yours here: https://mockepaddling.co.za/products/primo-water-bottle?variant=52472883708220

13/08/2026

It's WHEN!

Every year, Jasper and I look forward to these weeks more than just about anything else on the calendar.

There's something special about spending a week on the water with a group of paddlers who all share the same passion. Whether it's your first time experiencing a Miller's Run or you're coming back to sharpen your downwind skills, our goal is simple. We want to help you become a more confident, capable paddler while having an unforgettable week.

All you need to do is arrive ready to paddle.

Here are our upcoming Downwind Camp dates:

🌊 18–24 October 2026 – Fish Hoek, South Africa

🌊 6–13 November 2026 – Sydney Harbour Surf Club, Australia

🌊 15–20 November 2026 – Sydney Harbour Surf Club, Australia

🌊 17–23 January 2027 – Step-Up Camp, Fish Hoek, South Africa

🌊 8–14 February 2027 – Fish Hoek, South Africa

🌊 21–27 February 2027 – Fish Hoek, South Africa

If one of these weeks has been on your bucket list, I'd love for you to join us.

Find all the details and reserve your place here:
https://surfskischool.co.za/downwindcamps/

13/08/2026

What if you gave yourself a whole week to just paddle? 🌊

No rushing. No squeezing a session in between everything else.

Just time on the water, good coaching, learning, trying new things and getting back out there the next day.

That's when things start to click.

Our Downwind Camps are all about getting you more comfortable, more confident and better at reading the ocean.

Cape Town | Multiple dates | 2026/27

Book here: https://surfskischool.co.za/downwindcamps/

Come paddle with us.

12/08/2026

A quick Flow update 👇
The new Flow PFDs are on their way and will be arriving at The ORKA Paddling shop SOON!
We’ll let you know as soon as they’re available online. Which one will you choose?🍊🍋‍🟩

Almost there. 🌊

22/07/2026

Watch the video and then book your trip.
Or
Book your trip and then watch the video.

Either way, adventure on the world's permier downwind pilgrimage.

24/06/2026

A Surfski Paddling Pilgrimage.
Need I say more?

https://surfskischool.co.za/downwindcamps/

19/06/2026

What fun at our Club!
Raising funds toward the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) World Champs, hosted by Lifesaving South Africa later this year!
See info below to buy tickets and join! 🕺🎉

📍 WORLDS FUNDRAISING
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You don’t want to miss this! Join us on the 27th of June for the Shipwreck Party for u18s. Any contribution or ticket is a step closer to getting our athletes to World Champs! Bring a friend and get your tickets now 🥳 See you there! https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1596922118
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Lifesaving South Africa