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Gariep Dam
International Gliding Camp
If you want to enjoy sun-filled gliding
days during December and January, then the yearly Midwaters Gliding Event
at Garip Dam is for you. |
| Situated halfway between Cape Town
and Johannesburg, in the semi desert of the Karoo, Midwaters offers luxurious
accommodation at the Aventura Resort, on the banks of the mighty Garip
Dam, overlooking the Yacht basin.
The airfield, with two tarred runways,
is a five minute drive away. |
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Weather conditions for gliding are
amongst the best in the world, and normally every day is a gliding day.
The adjoining village offers a full infrastructure, including medical facilities.
Every year, for at least 11 years,
this camp for glider pilots has been held, and many record flights, both
local and international have been made from this site.
These include flights by Helmut Fischer
and Klaus Holighaus, and many others. |
| The airfield offers avgas and oxygen,
and two tug aircraft are available during the event.
There are a few gliders available
for hire, but ideally you should plan to bring your own. We will give full
assistance with the transportation of your glider to South Africa and we
also offer an exchange trip to Bitterwasser for 6 days.
When you have finished gliding, why
not consider a trip to Victoria Falls, Cape Town or the Kruger National
Park?
Contact us for details! |
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