19/01/2026
ππββοΈ Thank You β Gariep Open 2026
What an incredible weekend at the Gariep Open 2026.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success.
A special thank you to the Kovsie Aquatics Committee for the countless hours of planning and dedication behind the scenes.
Our sincere appreciation to Gariep, A Forever Resort for hosting us and for your outstanding support throughout the weekend.
Thank you to our safety and support partners who ensured our swimmers were in the best possible hands:
NSRI Gariepdam Station 51, Free State Life Saving, and ER24.
A big thank you as well to our valued partners and supporters:
Mangaung Aquatics Free State, Polar Ice, aQuellΓ©, and Midmar Mile, Free State Yacht Club and the Department of Water and Sanitation.
A very special thank you to Doug Maycock for the use of his boat and for his invaluable help throughout the event β your support made a real difference.
We would also like to thank Johan Pretorius from Xgrafies Design Studio for the design of the Gariep Open event logo β your creative contribution helped bring the event to life.
And most importantly β thank you to every participant who took on the challenge and brought the energy, sportsmanship, and spirit that make the Gariep Open so special.
We hope you enjoyed your day as much as we did.
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Save the date:
Gariep Open 2027
π 16 & 17 January 2027
We canβt wait to welcome you back to the water. ππ