Caught at sea in a cut off low storm

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

Sardine Run Report 1 July 2016

Sardines at Sunwich Port, on the lower south coast of KZN Natall

Sardine Run Report 1 July 2016 For a Sardine Run Report 1 July 2016, we have a few tidbits of encouraging information, from our undercover Sardine Agents, way down in the Transkei. Robbie van Wijk is the deepest undercover, way down in Mdumbi. Where he has reported sporadic sardine activity, coming right into the bay at … Read more

Diving With Sharks!

Diving With Sharks! Diving With Sharks! Debbie Smith aka The Shark Lady, has recently launched her brand new website and online campaign at http://divingwithsharks.co.za. Incredible imagery leads to Debbie’s underwater options – the current favourite being The Sardine Run as we move into the sardine migration season – when they swim up the East Coast … Read more

Assassination of aMadiba Crisis Committee Chairperson Sikhosiphi “Bazooka” Rhadebe

Assassination of aMadiba Crisis Committee Chairperson Sikhosiphi “Bazooka” Rhadebe   Coastwatch KwaZulu-Natal is a NPO committed to promoting best practice in coastal management.  We wish to express our horror at the shooting of Mr. Rhadebe, another anti-mining activist to lose his life.  We would like to convey our sadness and condolences to his family, community … Read more