The Main Event
HUNDREDS OF BOATS
Join the spectacular flotilla on the beautiful Vaal River.
PRIZES
Fun competitions & prizes for adults and children.
ON-LAND
Food, drinks, games, promos, inflatables & more at various venues.
MEETUP POINTS AND TIMES
Key gathering spots and schedules for the day.
LIVE RUGBY
Springboks vs All Blacks live on big screens at various venues.
LIVE TWITCH STREAM
Live updates and commentary throughout the flotilla.
Liquid Lounge Offerings
We are a proud participate of this years Opening of the Boating Season’s festivities
Vaal River Community
The flotilla event on the Vaal River Barrage is three fold. Firstly, to resurrect an annual event that occurred on the Vaal River Barrage to celebrate the opening of the spring and summer boating season; and secondly, to celebrate the river clean of water lettuce and water hyacinth; and finally, to claw back the losses that were incurred to the many businesses along the Vaal River Barrage that rely on and make a living through their direct contact and involvement on the barrage.
This celebration is a tribute to the successful close working relationship between the Vaal River Community, Rand Water, DWS, Rhodes University, the Centre for Biological Control, Afriforum, Omnia and SAVE (Save the Vaal Environment) and FEDHASA. View www.vaalrivercommunity.co.za for news and updates on projects and celebrations of the Vaal River
Anchoring Community Spirit
The Vaal’s most vibrant annual flotilla
Join the ultimate celebration of life on the water. Bring your boat or join the festivity from the banks as our community unites for a spectacular, sun-soaked annual river parade.