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 glance

Date: 12 September 2026

Time: First race at 11:30

Location: Bloemendal Trail Park, Durbanville

Parking: 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.

There are multiple heats for your duck, giving you several chances to win. Stay for the entire event to enjoy your duck’s trip and all the activities throughout the day

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. Remember to bring outdoor chairs and picnic blankets! Friends and family race against each other

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…

Prizes

Our amazing prizes include:

• 2 nights accommodation for 2 people at Vanrhynsdorp Self-catering accommodation
• Weekend breakfast for 2 at Letsatsi
• Weekend dining at ZAR Restaurant
• Full weekend breakfast and dinner for 2 at Namaqua Lodge
• 2 night accommodation for 2 at the Blue Cow, Barrydale
• Day seating experience for 2 to the Elgin Railway Market with Ceres Railway Company
• Eco conservation tour for 4 at Vergenoeg Löw Wine Estate
• Family experience voucher for 4 with the Waterfront Duck Co.
• Trawal Biltong voucher
• Cast iron teapot and seasonal tea from Carmien Tea

Costs

Entry 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.

Weather

Unfortunately, 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”