OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BOATING SEASON ON THE VAAL RIVER 2026

SATURDAY 05 SEPTEMBER

Join hundreds of boats cruising down the Vaal River together!

FREE ENTRY - EVERYONE WELCOME!

All River Hotels, Estates, Lodges, and Picnic Spots, Guest Houses, Restaurants, Pubs,
Boating, Golf, and Fishing Clubs - All Celebrating In Lots Of Different Ways!

Launch your boat, dress her up, play your music, and join the flotilla! Free launching
at numerous slipways! Fun prizes for the best-dressed up boat and music boat!
Great prizes for the best photos and videos submitted!