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The DF ICA has awarded South Africa the honour of hosting the 2026 DF95 Global Championship and we look forward to welcoming skippers from around the world to the event.
The Cape Radio Yacht Club in conjunction with Theewater Sports Club have been awarded the honour to host the 2026 DF95 Global Championships on Theewaterskloof Dam from Friday 16 October to Friday 23 October 2026.
Below is the event timeline which is subject to change through official Notices to Skippers.
Arrival Day 1 Friday - 16 October 2026
Registration, Measurement
& Practice 08:00 - 18:00
Observer Training 16:00 - 17:00
Arrival Day 2 Saturday - 17 October 2026
Registration, Measurement
& Practice 08:00 - 18:00
Observer Training 16:00 - 17:00
Opening Ceremony 18h00
PWM Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 1 Sunday – 18 October 2026
Skippers Meeting 09:00
First Start 10h15
End of Racing 17h30
Country Rep Briefing 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's racing
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 2 Monday – 19 October 2026
First Start 10h00
End of Racing 17h30
Country Rep Briefing 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's racing
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 3 Tuesday – 20 October 2026
First Start 10h00
End of Racing 17h30
Country Rep Briefing 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's racing
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Spare Day Wednesday – 21 October 2026
Racing may be scheduled but if not necessary then Tours, Wine Tasting Outings etc. will be arranged
Racing Day 4 Thursday – 22 October 2026
First Start 10h00
End of Racing 17h30
Country Rep Briefing 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's racing
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 5 Friday – 23 October 2026
First Start 10h00
End of Racing 16h30
Country Rep Briefing 30 minutes after the conclusion of the day's racing
Prize Giving Dinner 19h00
Departure Day Saturday – 24 October 2026
General Enquiries - david@df95racing.com
TSC & Camp sites - Lisa info@theewater.co.za
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Arrival Day 1 Friday - 16 October 2026
Registration, Measurement & Scrutiny 08h00 – 18h00
Lunch Club
Dinner Club / Food Court Chicken Lasagna
Arrival Day 2 Saturday - 17 October 2026
Registration, Measurement & Scrutiny 08h00 – 16h00
Breakfast Club 08h00
Lunch Club / Food Court
Opening Ceremony Food Court 18h00
Private Wealth Management Dinner 19h00 Lamb Spit
Racing Day 1 Sunday – 18 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 07h30
Lunch Club / Food Court Arrangement between heats
In It to Win It Daily Prize Draw 18h00
Dinner Club / Food Court 18h00 Tomato Bredie
Racing Day 2 Monday – 19 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 07h30
Lunch Club / Food Court Arrangement between heats
In It to Win It Daily Prize Draw 18h00
Dinner Club / Food Court 18h00 Cape Malay Curry
Racing Day 3 Tuesday – 20 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 07h30
Lunch Club / Food Court Arrangement between heats
In It to Win It Daily Prize Draw 18h00
Dinner Club / Food Court 18h00 Chicken ala King / Wine Tasting
Spare Day Wednesday – 21 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 08h00
Tours, Wine Tasting Outings etc. will be arranged
Dinner Club
Racing Day 4 Thursday – 22 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 07h30
Lunch Club / Food Court Arrangement between heats
In It to Win It Daily Prize Draw 18h00
Dinner Club / Food Court 18h00 Boboti
Racing Day 5 Friday – 23 October 2026
Breakfast Club / Food Court 07h30
Lunch Club / Food Court Arrangement between heats
Last Day’s Racing completed 16h30
Prize Giving and Final Dinner 19h00 Traditional Buffet Braai
Departure Day Saturday – 24 October 2026
Tourist Daily Trip Information
Bookings WhatsApp Di Norton at +27 83 232 5900
Maximum of 13 guests per trip
Sunday 18th October
Elgin Railway Market
Cost R500.00 - Transport to and from market. Depart Regatta venue at 10h00, returning at 16h00.
Monday 19th October
Boat Based Whale watching
Cost R2 500.00 – includes boat trip, transport to and from Gansbaai, lunch. Depart Regatta venue at 08h00, returning at 17h00.
Tuesday 20th October
Open day for own arrangements.
Wednesday 21st October – Rest Day
Boat Based Whale watching
Cost R2 500.00 – includes boat trip, transport to and from Gansbaai, lunch. Depart Regatta venue at 08h00, returning at 17h00.
Thursday 22nd October
Scenic drive, Alpaca Farm, hike, wine tasting and cheese lunch.
Cost R 900.00 – Transport, entrance fees, lunch at Stettyn Vineyards.
Depart Regatta Venue at 09h00, returning at 16h00.
Wine Tasting at your own cost.
Friday 23rd October
Betty’s Bay – Penguin’s Colony and Harold Porter Gardens
Cost R1 500.00 – All Transport, entrance fees. Depart Regatta venue at 09h00, returning at 17h00.
Restaurant lunch at the Gardens for own costs.
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