{"id":1624,"date":"2026-08-12T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaalrivercommunity.co.za\/?page_id=1624"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:00:00","slug":"opening-of-the-boating-season-copy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vaalrivercommunity.co.za\/index.php\/opening-of-the-boating-season-copy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"OPENING OF THE BOATING SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HUNDREDS OF BOATS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join the spectacular flotilla on the beautiful Vaal River.<\/span><\/p>\n

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COMPETITIONS & PRIZES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fun competitions for adults and children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ON-LAND<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Food, drinks, games, promos, inflatables & more at various venues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WE ARE SOUTH AFRICAN & PROUDLY SO!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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LIVE RUGBY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Springboks vs All Blacks live on big screens at various venues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MEETUP POINTS AND TIMES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Key gathering spots and schedules for the day.<\/p>\n

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LIVE TWITCH STREAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Live updates and commentary throughout the flotilla.<\/p>\n

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RESTAURANTS & VENUES<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Great food, drinks and awesome atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ACCOMMODATION<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Stay the night and make a weekend of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BOAT, FISHING & GOLF CLUBS<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Find your nearest clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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RIVER CRUISES AND HOUSEBOATS<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Explore unforgettable river cruises and stylish houseboats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ALL PARTICIPATING VESSELS MUST BE FULLY COMPLIANT AND SKIPPERED BY LICENSED OPERATORS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1. ALBATROSS ANGLING CLUB
\n2. RIVIERA GOLF CLUB
\n3. RIVIERA HOTEL
\n4. RIVIERA VILLAS
\n5. RIVIERA AQUATIC CLUB
\n6. RIVERSPRAY LIFESTYLE ESTATE
\n7. RIVERSIDE BEACH CLUB
\n8. EMERALD CASINO
\n9. LIQUID LOUNGE AND HOUSE BOATS
\n10. ELIGWA AQUATIC BOAT CLUB
\n11. EMFULENI GOLF ESTATE
\n12. IRON RESTAURANT
\n13. HERON BANKS AND GOLF CLUB
\n14. THE VIEW ON VAAL RESORT @ABRAHAMSRUST
\n15. AQUA CRUISERS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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16. RIVERSIDE SUN HOTEL,
\n17. WATERSPORTS UNLIMITED,
\n18. STONEHAVEN ON VAAL
\n19. THE VENUE
\n20. VAAL RIVER LODGE
\n21. OLD WILLOWS HOUSE BOATS
\n22. VAALDRIEHOEK DEEPSEA ANGLING CLUB
\n23. DUCK POINT
\n24. VAAL VILLA
\n25. HUNTERS MOON GUEST HOUSE
\n26. CLOUDY CREEK
\n27. LUCIANA COUNTRY ESTATE
\n28. BENEDETTO ON VAAL
\n29. LOCH VAAL CLUB
\n30. SHORES OF LOCH VAAL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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31. SUNSET BOATS
\n32. FOOTLOOSE VAAL RIVER LODGE
\n33. 17 ON LOCH COTTAGES
\n34. RIVER RETREAT ON VAAL
\n35. BELLAMY ON VAAL
\n36. LOCH VAAL COTTAGE
\n37. HOUSE OF BELL
\n38. VAAL VILLA
\n39. VAAL RIVER HOUSE@LOCH VAAL
\n40. LION'S REST
\n41. VAAL RIVER RETREAT
\n42. WATERFRONT COUNTRY LODGE
\n43. MILOS
\n44. BISHOPS BAY
\n45. DRAGONFLY VIP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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