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Caught at sea in a cut off low storm Our current weather scenario prompted a rewrite of an old favourite yarn. It was first published in 1992. “It had been a long day, way back in 1992, and we had not caught too much. Stubbornly we anchored off Boboyi, in the 26 metre area, to … Read more
Final word on huge king mackerel run? Now that the bite has slowed down here on the lower south coast of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa – could this be the final word on this years huge king mackerel run? Well this fish could be. The fish of the season so far too…taken off Umkomaas on a … Read more
Sardines in Hillbrow? The Sardine is coming to you this week, right from the epi-centre of Johannesburg. Hillbrow to be exact! I am here with my mate Jonny, who thought I might like the experience. He and his talented team are building and installing gym sets, for the community here. The gym sets are really … Read more
O’leary Connor takes the Ballito Pro Australian goofy footer O’leary Connor beat Joan Duru from France, at Willards Beach, to win the Ballito Pro a few minutes ago. The waves were really good, albeit with long waits – but the organisers chose the black moon tides very well. The South Africans Beyrick de Vries and … Read more
I spent the morning chatting to a robot!? I spent the morning chatting to a robot!? It’s a +31 number that rings. Which is Netherlands, where my girlfriend lives, so I was eagerly expecting her sweet voice, but got something just a tad far to the right. “Hi, are you Sean (heavy Taiwanese/American combination used with perfect … Read more
