There have be many questions about the Comittees decisions to host the Worlds at Stilbaai Yacht Club, here are some of the reasons:
- Home to:
- A previous Dart 18 World Champion, and
- Many Springbok Sailors (National Colours)
- Biggest single Dart 18 fleet: 50+ Boats
- Almost exclusively a Catamaran / Multihull Club
- Classes that sail off Stilbaai:
- Tornado,
- Dragonfly,
- Halcats,
- Hobies, and of course
- Dart 18
- Classes that sail off Stilbaai:
- Hosts big Catamaran events (110+ boats) including:
- Dart Nationals
- Dart Singles Nationals
- SA Games 100+ boats
- To name a few
- Active youth sailing programme
- Onsite Repair Yard
- Collins Fibre Glass to have presence at worlds
- Ample boat parking and rigging space.
- Ample sailing space for large fleets
- Safe sailing free from:
- Large surf
- Tide and
- Sharks
- Position on the dam:
- Many possible sailing areas.
- Cost savings for competitors:
- Food
- Drink and
- Accommodation
- Cheaper flights for overseas competitors as they only have to fly into O.R Tambo Johannesburg International Airport
- Active membership with a fun community.
The whole fleet can be located and stay in one place instead of being dispersed, creating a sense of sailing comradery.
