Bazaruto marlin biting: Captain Duarte Rato checking in…

Bazaruto marlin biting: Captain Duarte Rato checking in… It’s always an absolute delight to open my inbox and see something, anything from Captain Duarte Rato. Duarte has developed a bad reputation among the marlin of our waters, between Bazaruto, Inhaca, Vamizi, Madeira, Cape Verde – he has been sticking tags into big shiny shoulders for … Read more

Bela’s Starlight Cruises in Port Shepstone

Bela’s Starlight Cruises in Port Shepstone As an ideal add-on to Bela’s Mozambican Restaurant party options – The Umzimkulu, a 28ft retired commercial fishing boat, converted to a pleasure cruiser, will be available for night time cruising, on the Umzimkulu River, in Port Shepstone. The boat is licensed for 17, is very safe and complies … Read more

Dave de Fillipi in the barrell

Dave de Fillipi in the barrell There are very many quality video clips of waves coming in from around the country – here we have Dave de Fillipi easing into the first real winter swell on the south coast. Although Davey makes it looks easy on this wave, it hasn’t been. It’s a strong SE … Read more

Sailfish released off Tofinho by 11 year old Callum

Sailfish released off Tofinho by 9 year old Callum Young Callum and family joined us for a day out in the waters behind Tofinho Point, southern Mozambique, a few years back  – sometimes known as Whale Shark alley. Soon Callum’s uncle Angus was into a nice fish on dropshot, which turned out to be a trophy queenfish … Read more

The “Sard’s” proper south coast barrel

 The “Sard’s” proper south coast barrel It takes many, many barrel rides, to finally get one this good, on video. Sard, well done, fantastic ride…and see you in the morning! Other than Sard’s fantastic ride today at an undisclosed faraway location, practically every surf spot on the south coast fired today. And it looks to be that … Read more