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Making a SPLASH

in Buffalo City

Buffalo City has produced numerous world champions, Olympians and international record holders across a wide range of water sport disciplines, thanks to our excellent facilities, talented coaching staff and an enthusiastic and supportive sporting community.

Meet some of our top international achievers.

Congratulations Zoe!

Congratulations Zoe!

Congratulations Zoe!

Former South African Champion Zoe Steyn has been included in the six-surfer South African team which will compete in the 2023...

Dec 18, 20221 min read

Buffalo Regatta: All systems go for one of SA's most iconic sporting events

Buffalo Regatta: All systems go for one of SA's most iconic sporting events

Buffalo Regatta: All systems go for one of SA's most iconic sporting events

This week sees the staging of another iconic Buffalo City event: the epic Buffalo Regatta, which began in 1879 and has been held every...

Feb 11, 20202 min read

Strong local contingent in SA team at junior surf champs

Strong local contingent in SA team at junior surf champs

Strong local contingent in SA team at junior surf champs

Three young East London surf stars have been included in the South African team who are in Huntington beach, California this week for the...

Oct 27, 20192 min read

All set for 2019 SA Surfing Championships presented by Buffalo City

All set for 2019 SA Surfing Championships presented by Buffalo City

All set for 2019 SA Surfing Championships presented by Buffalo City

Surfers and officials from all corners of South Africa will gather in East London this week for 2019 Mercedes–Benz South African Surfing...

Aug 18, 20194 min read

Buffalo City junior canoeists dazzle on the international stage

Buffalo City junior canoeists dazzle on the international stage

Buffalo City junior canoeists dazzle on the international stage

East London's phenomenal junior canoeists, Zara Wood and Jordy Malherbe, continue to dazzle on the international stage, with both young...

Jul 22, 20191 min read

Our People: Swim star and award-winning coach Jonty Skinner

Our People: Swim star and award-winning coach Jonty Skinner

Our People: Swim star and award-winning coach Jonty Skinner

One of the most celebrated and widely respected swim coaches in the world, ex-Selborne College swimmer Jonty Skinner, has been appointed...

Jul 16, 20192 min read

Marcelle Keet delivers

Marcelle Keet delivers

Marcelle Keet delivers

The multi-talented Marcelle Keet of East London has represented South Africa in both international hockey and water polo. Listen as...

Jul 15, 20191 min read

Buffalo City welcomes 2018 Schools Water Polo SA IPT

Buffalo City welcomes 2018 Schools Water Polo SA IPT

Buffalo City welcomes 2018 Schools Water Polo SA IPT

Buffalo City is thrilled to welcome hundreds of South Africa's top schools water polo players next week when the Metro hosts the 2018...

Dec 4, 20181 min read

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