The Rietvlei in the Table Bay Nature Reserve will be closed to public water activities on 28 and 29 March as the Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC) hosts its annual 24-Hour Challenge.
No recreational use of the water will be allowed, but the public may attend as spectators.
Dinghy sailors from yacht clubs, sailing schools and Sea Scouts from across the Cape will gather at Flamingo Vlei in Table View, for the 27th MAC 24-Hour Challenge.
The endurance race kicks off at 12:00 on Saturday 28 March, and runs non-stop until 12:00 on Sunday 29 March. Teams will sail continuously for 24 hours, with crews rotating every two to three hours.
Organisers expect more than 30 boat entries, with double-handed boats accommodating up to nine sailors, while Sea Scout Saldanha dinghies can include up to 16 participants per team. The goal is simple: cover the greatest distance within the 24-hour period.
The event, which began in 1998, has grown into the club’s flagship annual competition. A notable highlight includes a 2022 record-breaking performance by the GP14 “Red Baron”, which surpassed an endurance record set by the West Lancashire Yacht Club in the United Kingdom.
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