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
- National Sea & Rescue Institute (Station 22) is based on the dam.
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.