South Africa pre-PWC 🇿🇦 2025: Porterville Welcomes the World’s Pilots!

Get ready for an exhilarating week of competitive flying at the 2025 South Africa pre-Paragliding World Cup (pre-PWC) hosted by the Kaapse Buitepos Klub. This FAI-sanctioned CAT2 event will run from 13th to 20th December 2025, in picturesque Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa.

Event Highlights

  • Dates: 13-20 December 2025 (No rest days)
  • Location: Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Entry Fee: ZAR 6000
  • Pilot Capacity: Up to 100 pilots from 21 countries
  • Registration Opens: 1 April 2025 at 12:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Flying Conditions

Porterville, located 120 km northeast of Cape Town and 90 km from the Atlantic Ocean, offers an ideal mix of thermal and dynamic flying. Renowned for impressive cross-country opportunities along ridges and flatlands, it’s a perfect stage for showcasing pilot skills and endurance.

Event Amenities and Safety

  • Live trackers (mandatory)
  • Helicopter rescue services
  • Medic available at takeoff
  • Excellent mobile and radio coverage
  • Launch transport and retrieve services included
  • Toilets at takeoff
  • Event ID cards and free WiFi

Social and Environmental Commitment

  • Goal celebration with beers
  • Event party featuring live music
  • Complimentary event gift
  • Commitment to plastic reduction and environmental responsibility

Competition Categories

  • Overall (CCC Class)
  • Performance (EN D)
  • Sport (EN C)
  • Intermediate (EN B)
  • Ladies
  • Novice

Join pilots from across the globe to compete in one of South Africa’s premier paragliding events. Secure your place early—registration opens soon!

Visit the Official Event Page for More Information