Manten Marina

26/11/2025

⚠ VAAL RIVER SYSTEM NOTICE

Massive amounts of water are making its way to the Vaal Dam and Vaal River system again, via its tributaries :(

Vaal Dam, Free State 105.31%

Seven gates will be opened in total at the Vaal Dam by 1PM today. Three were open and an additional 4 is opening today. This will cause another rise of the Vaal River downstream, so please remain alerted to the levels of the Vaal.

Lower down the runoff from the City of Johannesburg is making its way down the Klip and other tributaries towards the Lower Vaal, Vaal Barrage and then on to Bloemhof!

With more rain coming. While nothing to panic about, and a beautiful site to see the Mighty Vaal River, our fastest large flowing river, we hope that you will make your way down to the river and support the venues alongside it as they endure flood after flood. :( Those businesses and events need you now where the managers of the dams and the fortunate wealth of the rain from the skies have created this unique dilemma. So, make a booking, go and enjoy the Vaal River in full flood and support these businesses that need you now, more than ever!

Vaal Barrage is discharging 392.876 cumecs for now, but this is being managed hourly by the amazing team there.

Downstream, the Bloemhof Dam, Bloemhof, North-West is 103.23% and discharging 1002.3 cumecs and will likely continue to do so, if not increase.

When we get new information, we will share this with you.

Be Safe and Be Kind!

Photo of the Vaal dam with 8 gates open earlier in November.

12/02/2025

The official online store for the National Sea Rescue Institute

12/02/2025

Making his international debut as Race Officer at the upcoming Mirror Worlds in April, well respected club member, Kevin Bingham tells us what he most loves about sailing.

He is pictured here with his mentor, the late great, Trevor Gibb who was a regular feature on the bay most weekends sharing his love for sailing.

What do you love about sailing
Sailing for me is about family. My introduction into sailing was through youth sailing in dinghies, and the time spent on the water and travelling to national and international sailing regattas, always revolved around families. Lifelong friends, shared memories, and the ever-expanding yarns continue. The Youth grow up to plot their own courses and sail their own waters, but the life-skills learned on the water remain to guide them, and others they may pilot, into the future.

What is your best moment ever on the water.
As a Race Officer, the best moments largely relate to the success of an event, the fufilment seen in the eyes of the sailors, and the relief that everyone is safely ashore when faced with difficult sailing conditions. Such relief can also come in the form of managing to power your committee boat over a 7 metre breaking swell off Durban, and towing primary school Optimist sailors safely into shore in massive seas off Port Elizabeth and Richards Bay.

18/11/2024

🚨 Exciting Update! 🚨
We’re just 18 days into registration for the Mykonos Offshore Race, and we already have 45 entries! 🙌 The excitement is building, and we’re thrilled to see so many teams gearing up for this milestone 35th edition of the race! ⛵️

👉🏻 Ready to join the action? Enter now: https://forms.gle/P94Xds2AmzzPj6a49
🗓️ Don’t forget, race documents are available on the event page via the RCYC website.

🌟 Reminder for visiting boats: Complimentary moorings at RCYC are available for the week leading up to the race — just be sure to book with the Marina in advance to secure your spot!



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View from our foreshore this morning