Competitor Safety is paramount to us. As per South African Sailing regulations, there will be one rescue boat per 10 sailing craft.

• Stilbaai owns and operates 2 rescue craft.
• Stilbaai have many members who volunteer powerboats for sailing events.
  • The majority have training to assist righting a catamaran.
• We have first aiders and doctors amongst our membership in case of critical emergencies.
• Emergency Services
  • National Sea & Rescue Institute (Station 22) is based on the dam.
    • We have radio contact with them in case of emergencies.
  • The South African Police Service are also at our disposal as well
    • They have numerous craft on the Vaal Dam
  • Numerous hospitals in nearby Vereeniging
    • Vereeniging Medi-Clinic
    • Midvaal Private Hospital
    • Nkanyezi Private Hospital

Security at Stilbaai

• Stilbaai has its own electrified perimeter fencing, so competitors and equipment will be safe at all times.
• We also have 24 hour gate and access control.
• There is also a night watchman that patrols our perimeter.
• In conclusion, you and your equipment will be well looked after.

Your safety on and off the water will be SYC’s priority.