Great run of waves on KZN SC

Justin Maisch about to paddle
Justin Maisch about to paddle

Well it’s been a great run of waves down on the south coast, the past month or more. Swells up to 8ft and more have been battering our point breaks, making for some challenging surfing conditions and paddle outs. Standouts have been Justin Maisch, Dave De Filipi and the barrell of the season must go to Greg Wigmore, who, at out of control Umzumbe, stood up to a macker tube that was three times his height. The wave started off nice and tame but as it reared up against the insanely shallow sand, it just turned inside out and amplified itself double…leaving Greg hanging on for dear life as it engulfed him and then spat him out 100 metres down the line…salute!

Wayne Marsh to the rescue…

Although everyone seemed to have done their bit, the NSRI included…Wayne Marsh deserves special mention…he drew on his fitness and experience as a long time lifeguard, and entered the huge seas swimming out with a torpedo boy…rescuing two stranded anglers, after the boat they had chartered…Big Momma, capsized in the massive surf at Shelley Beach … Read more

Hard fishing…

Doug Oosterhuizen Yellowbelly_1

…on the Niteshift this Saturday. Mark Shone, Doug Oosterhiuzen and Josh Moore headed out for a shot at the geelbek salmon and yellowtail. What started as a lovely day soon turned into a challenge as a huge east built up steadily through the morning. Starting out for livebait, some nice shad, pinkies, seapike and mozzies … Read more