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Rotary Club of Durbanville Duck Derby 2026
About the event
Experience the Rotary Club of Durbanville's exciting duck derby! Sponsor a rubber duck and win amazing prizes when it wins the race! All proceeds from the event contribute to the club's community fund, which directly supports community improvement initiatives in and around Durbanville. Details at a glanceDate: 12 September 2026Time: First race at 11:30Location: Bloemendal Trail Park, DurbanvilleParking: Free, secure parking available How does the derby work?Hundreds of rubber ducks compete to reach the bottom of our watery race course first, navigating tight twists and obstacles along the way. Our race course is a long water slide that has been constructed by engineers to make the race challenging but fair.If you join us at Bloemendal on 12 September you will be able to watch the ducks race and enjoy plenty of other entertainment as well.Sponsoring a duck gives you an opportunity to win, even if you don't attend the event itself! Every duck has an equal chance to win; so let's take a look at the prizes... PrizesOur amazing prizes include:2 nights accommodation for 2 people at Vanrhynsdorp Selfsorg AkkomodasieWeekend breakfast for 2 at LetsatsiWeekend dining at ZAR RestaurantFull weekend breakfast and dinner for 2 at Namaqua Lodge2 night accommodation for 2 at the Blue Cow, BarrydaleDay seating experience for 2 to the Elgin Railway Market with Ceres Railway CompanyEco conservation tour for 4 at Vergenoeg Löw Wine EstateFamily experience voucher for 4 with the Waterfront Duck Co.Trawal Biltong voucherCast iron teapot and seasonal tea from Carmien Tea CostsEntry to watch the derby is free for anyone! Sponsorship for a single duck is R120, or you can sponsor in bulk at R500 for 5 ducks. WeatherUnfortunately, we cannot control the weather. We are expecting a clear spring day, but here's the plan if things don't go that way:If it's cold and rainy, we will still be racing!We encourage you to grab your raincoats and boots to join us for a fun day, regardless of conditions. Warm beverages will be available!If you can't make it, you will still be eligible to win prizes for the ducks you sponsor. Remember to bring hats, sunscreen, and water if it does turn out to be a nice sunny day!
The Rotary Club of Durbanville is proudly dedicated to improving the Durbanville community and its surroundings."Service Above Self"
