7 july namib times e edition

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namib times

SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6667 FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017

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From the Orange to the Kunene Duo hopes to set on a surf-ski kayak a world record

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One Stop Border Post Bill Passed

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Motoring Inside Erwin Leuschner

Two men, one kayak and 1 600 kilometers: Ian Daniel and Desmond Howard from Windhoek will attempt a new record and paddle the entire Namibian coastline from the mouth of the Orange River to the Kunene mouth. If everything goes to plan, they will start their adventure on Monday (10 July). “Ian has always had this idea of a big adventure on a surf-ski,” explained Ciske Smith to namib times. Ciske is the moral support and back-up driver for the two kayakers. She continues: “When Ian saw that no one has ever done the Namibian coastline with a surf ski, he decided that's what he wants to do.” That is how the Skeleton Coast Challenge border2border was born. While Ian and Desmond will paddle in a double surf ski, Ciske will travel by land and meet up with them regularly with supplies. The planning for this once in a life-time trip started a while ago. “We are quite nervous,” Ian admitted to namib times. Ciske added: “After all, it's Continues on Page 2

Two new navy vessels delivered for Namibia Two navy vessels destined for service in the Namibian Navy were delivered in Walvis Bay yesterday. The two vessels were shipped to Namibia on the cargo deck of the Chinese-registered cargo vessel Da Qing and lowered into the water alongside at berth number seven in the port of Walvis Bay. A spokesperson for the Namibia Defence Force in Windhoek yesterday confirmed the delivery of the two naval vessels, but said there is limited information available as to the origin of the vessels and the role these vessels would fulfil. The spokesperson also confirmed the Ministry of Defence will make an announcement soon and that quayside christening ceremonies would take place in the weeks to come during which these two latest naval assets will be showcased to the Namibian public.

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