Hi guys
A reminder that the Quattro King of the Sea is once again almost upon us and
we are happy to say we are again running a Crayfish comp on the Saturday
See details below
We have a special CRAY Comp which will be held on the Saturday proudly
sponsored by Freedivers. There will be a fishing ski, various Freedivers
apparel and other lucky draw prizes up for grabs on the day. The comp is to
be contested between the above mentioned boundaries and the prizes will be
split up as follows:
1st prize – Biggest Bug
2nd prize – Biggest Bag
3rd Prize – 2nd biggest Bug
4th Prize – 2nd biggest bag
5th Prize – 3rd biggest Bug
6th Prize – 3rd Biggest Bag
Normal Parks board rules apply and the parki’s will be there checking that
you have your licenses. The times are from first light and weigh-in closes
at 3pm. There will be braai facilities provided for you to braai and SHARE
a portion your crays with the other competitors within the Pumula Grounds,
while you sit back with a cold one, take part in a bit of wine tasting or
just chill and listen to live music. Live rugby on the big screen- SA v
England. Prize Giving will be held on the Saturday night at 6-30pm. So bring
the family and enjoy a lovely day out at Pumula Beach Hotel
COST: R100 per person and includes a Boerewors Roll and a Beer. Please use
the same entry form and specify Crayfishing under Fishing Vessel
We will have event shirts on sale at the event for you to purchase if you
wish for a minimal fee of R70. Briefing will take place on the Friday night
at 7pm at Pumula Beach Hotel.
Any queries please give me a shout
Regards
Brendan Nolan
0711 316 206
Darrell reporting on from the south coast of Natal…
Awesome conditions once again after a week of swell Mid-May,the past 3 days
have been flat swell with 8-15m viz middle-lower south coast area with
offshore morning wind and a NE in between..yesterdays North Easter has
swung to a South- West this weekend with the swell lifting marginally.
The garrick seem to have gone a bit quiet with the usual `pilot`shoals
moving through in May and then usually more present come June-July.
Greg De Phillipi caught a good couta of 22kg off the hibberdene area on
Wed.then on thurs. decided to dive off the boat and bagged one on his first
`down`off the hotel area in deep water,whilst he was subduing it there was
a +-30Kg cracker swimming around on the bottom underneath him!
The odd snoek and some bottoms the order of the day otherwise.
Hope conditions hold out!
cheers-
Darrell
It was a beautiful looking boat, painted in military grey, when we saw it being trailered in to Tofo. About 20ft long, a typical dhow, refurbished, and looking extra slick – wthout a sail set or masts. It even had an engine! And that’s not all. Turns out is also had a big net. A new, highly efficient one, from the government. In fact, it turns out the whole rig was paid for and supplied to a local group of fishermen, by the government.
Carlos “Big Brother” Macuacua snapped these pics and a video clip, of the dead sharks and rays, in the Tofo market. They were caught in the net of this boat.
The photos show tourists, fishermen and vendors…checking out the spectacle.
The video shows the dead animals and an animated argument between local Mozambicans. Some are saying vehemently how wrong it is, and the fishermen arguing back. Then the opposers state that the fishermen must not sell their sharks in the market, as the tourists see this, and don’t support the market as a whole…in disgust.
Yet, others, in the path of local conservation activist Carlos Macuacua, actually do care. Carlos is affliated to the local organisation Ocean Action and to Bitonga Divers, both entities strongly motivated in conservation of the resource. They hold talks and educational seminars, and contribute to tv productions on environmental matters.
The story has spread through the area rapidly, the next few days will tell if anyone at all, will do something about this catch and this boat.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Sands-Mozambique/158133547579077
Check it out…great camping, awesome bar, houses and chalets, aquarium…and awesome location…right on the end of the Barra spit.
