The 2010 Dunlop Surfski World Cup takes place in Durban today, 16 May 2010. At 32 kilomtres long, there is R120 000 in prize money up for grabs.

With the men's winner set to bank a R40 000 purse, there is substantial interest from global pacesetters, including the reigning world series champion Dawid Mocke of Fish Hoek, Cape Town, and the winner of the World series pipe-opener EuroChallenge in Spain earlier this month.

The International Surfski Paddling Association (ISPA) was founded in 2009 and has regulated the world tour into eight events annually, including the Dunlop Surfski World Cup in Durban.

Attracting well over 250 paddlers and being home to a significant number of the global pacesetters in the sport, the South African leg of the ISPA is a significant event sure to deliver highly competitive racing.

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