Team Bata Industrials
(Jan Kriel and Steyn Basson)
| Country: Team sponsor: Sponsor website: Current class: Boat number: |
South Africa Bata Industrials / Bell Equipment www.bataindustrials.com P750 Blueprint Nr. 3 |
| Boat make: Motor make: Team based in: |
Aquarius Aquacat Tohatsu Wellington, South Africa |
| Pilot: Name and surname: Age: Right hand / Left hand driver: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class: |
Steyn Basson 27 Left hand 1.82m 85kg 3 and a half seasons 3 |
| Co-pilot: Name and surname: Age: Height: Weight: Seasons competing: Current National rating in class: |
Jan Kriel 25 1.72m 72kg 3 3 |
| Crew: Mechanic name: Seasons competing: |
Donald Horne 14 seasons |
| Achievements: | Most improved pilot and co-pilot on the national circuit season 2006/2007 SA longhaul champions 2006/07 SA overall Champions in blueprint class 2006/2007 Most overall Saiba points 2006/2007 in all classes Winners 2007 Trans Atlantic Trans Agulhas 3rd in 2006/07, with 1 stage win Trans Agulhas 3rd in 2007/08, with two stage wins and special stage winners Western Province colours in 2008 both pilot and co-pilot Interprovincial class champions 2008 |
| Additional info
1. How did you got involved in the sport? 2. How long have you've been competing in the sport? 3. How long have you been competing as a team? 4. What do you do for a living? 5. Any other special talents other than inflatables? 6. Your message to interested parties in the sport, especially new pilots and co-pilots. 7. Message to other competitors in the 2009 Worlds |
Pilot
1. I met Helgo Hohenstein and co-pilot for him in the Trans Atlantic 2005 and the following Trans Agulhas. Afterwards I bought my own rig. 2. It has now been 4 years, but we only start racing Nationals in 2006. 3. We are busy competing in our 3rd season together. I will never race with any other co-pilot than Jan! Hopefully there will be many more years together. 4. I am fortunate enough to co-own a company called Basson Workwear. 5. As a school boy I played cricket for Boland from a young age. After school I was selected for Boland Rugby team under 19 at full back. Jan and I would also like to compete in the Dakar one day! 6. Make sure you get the right advice from a well known pilot or someone involved in the sport. Do your homework well. Then race as much as possible. At times it will be hard, especially in the beginning. But stick it through and you will reap the rewards. Always remember that the sport is bigger than you! 7. Let's make this event a tough race on the water, but one to remember for the friendships that came fromthe sport that we love.
Co-pilot
1. Steyn and I have been friends for I long time, when he told me of this exciting rubber duck racing he started. After hearing all his exciting stories of hectic sea conditions and close competition between competitors, I always thought I would also enjoy participating. Luckily for me Steyn decided 2. It has now been 4 years, but we only start racing Nationals 3. This is our 3rd season together! 4. I am a Financial Consultant at Private Wealth Management (Old Mutual) 5. I did various sports at school that include: Rugby, Athletics, Tennis and Squash. I'm a good diver and waterskier too. 6. Always believe in yourself, have respect for the sea and your competitors and remember to enjoy everything at all times. 7. I couldn’t have said it better than Steyn. |
