Official Lighting up of the Vaal River

enjoy this wonderland by boat or visit one of the many venues and delight your family with the Christmas lights magically glistening all over the river

See loads and loads of Father Christmas’s on the Vaal River including a ski past at 2pm!

Look out for them braaing on the river banks, in canoes, on boats, on jetskiis and more!

Rotary Carols by Candlelight at Stonehaven on Vaal

A day and magical night market, Father Christmas skiing past and arriving by boat with sweeties for the children and a beautiful sunset evening on the Vaal River with happy Christmas Carols being led in song by professional singers on a stage with a manger scene.  Quite magical!

Good day all you River Rats

Ready for that fun day out on the water?

We urge all skippers to make sure they have their paperwork in order and on the boat. here is a checklist below:

1. Skippers license.
2. COF certificate.
3. Buoyancy certificate.
4. All safety equipment on the boat as required by SAMSA, this should be there if you have a COF certificate.
5. NO CHILD TO BE WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION OR A LIFE JACKET.
6. All skippers are responsible for their boat, their actions and their people aboard. VRRSA are NOT responsible for any boat and the people aboard.
7. No alcohol to be sold or distributed.
We will assist the Waterwing police by monitoring and reporting any boat who misbehaves or are there illegally.

- NO GLASS BOTTLES.
- TRASH IN YOUR BOAT.

FUN HAD BY ALL ON 7TH SEPT 2024 AT THE OPENING OF THE BOATING SEASON

In a remarkable effort, invasive weeds that once choked the Vaal River have been successfully cleared, thanks to a collaboration between local communities and government authorities. This joint initiative not only restored the river's natural flow and biodiversity but also reinforced the importance of collective action in environmental conservation. Discover how this partnership turned the tide for one of South Africa's most vital waterways.