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Jason Heyne checks in from under the water Jason wrote the post on Friday…we have been a bit busy, but better late than never! "The diving conditions have been well below average this week. Buster North east turned the sea into a washing machine. The sea started to settle today (Friday) with a light south … Read more

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The perfect storm in Maputo last night

Storm in Maputo

The perfect storm in Maputo last night The weather and swell forecasters never had a clue. Forecasts for the Maputo zone were favourable all week. There were signs of some menace as the forecasters jumpbled weather windows around, but nothing really stuck out. Not even on the synoptics. All the elements in place – surprise … Read more

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Cracking good fishing in the Umzimkulu today

It must one of really good fishing days on the Almanac as reports of great catches come flying in from all over. In fact, it’s been a really fishy week, a 1000lb marlin in Mauritius (about the 5th or 6th by sport anglers this year), Captain Duarte Rato on Bazaruto released a 900 and has … Read more

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Spearfishing Natal waters weekly

Spearfishing Natal waters weekly Conditions this week have been better than the last two weeks by far. The big swell dropped off Monday and the sea settled nicely. The bad news is the north east picked up today (Friday) and a fresh North east is blowing as I write this. Saturday a moderate north east … Read more

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Offshore Africa’s new air boat in Port St Johns 

Offshore Africa’s new air boat in Port St Johns  Yes, you read right! Captain Rob Nettleton is now at the helm of a souped up super loud and super cool air boat in Port St Johns! The huge V8 blows up a windstorm and gets the large craft with up to eight pax – flying! … Read more

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