big game fishing – Nauti-Tech Suzuki https://nautitechsuzuki.com Authorised Suzuki Sales, Fitment & Service Centre Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:35:24 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 South Africa’s top fishing competitions and events in 2026 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/south-africas-top-fishing-competitions-and-events-in-2026/ https://nautitechsuzuki.com/south-africas-top-fishing-competitions-and-events-in-2026/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:35:24 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=4674 South Africa’s boating and angling community is world-class — and 2026 is shaping up to be another standout year for competitive fishing across our waters. Whether you’re into deep-sea gamefish tournaments, freshwater bass championships, or international recreational fishing forums, there’s plenty to mark in your calendar.

Here’s a guide to the most notable fishing competitions and events you can look forward to this year. Or click here to download the PDF calendar.

A packed schedule of SADSAA tournaments

The South Africa Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA) maintains a robust calendar of competitive events that draw anglers from across the country and beyond. These tournaments cover a range of disciplines, venues and species — a testament to South Africa’s diverse fishing culture.

Highlights in 2026 include:

February to March

  • SADSAA heavy tackle billfish interprovincial – Sodwana (9–13 Feb)

  • Marlin & Bottomfish Invitational – Struisbaai Deep Sea (28 Feb–6 Mar)

March

  • Durban Interclub – Durban (13–15 Mar)

  • Port Francis Ski Boat Club Annual Tuna Competition – Port St. Francis (16–21 Mar)

  • Mapelane Billfish – Mapelane (18–21 Mar)

  • Umhlanga Festival – Umhlanga (27–29 Mar)

Late March – Early April

  • SADSAA junior gamefish nationals – Sodwana Bay (30 Mar–3 Apr)

April

  • SSBC Gamefish Competition – Sodwana (1–4 Apr)

  • Couta Classic – Umlalazi (4–6 Apr)

  • SADSAA tuna internationals – Atlantic Boat Club (12–17 Apr)

  • SADSAA tuna nationals – Hout Bay (12–17 Apr)

  • Durban Festival – Durban (24–27 Apr)

  • Offshore Classic 2026 – Gordons Bay Boat Club (24–30 Apr)

  • SADSAA PWC Tournament/All Inland – Sodwana (27 Apr–1 May)

May

  • Glenmore Classic Comp – Glenmore Ski Boat Club (2 May)

  • Penta Invitational – Sodwana Ski Boat Club (4–8 May)

  • Mapelane Trophy (Interclub) – Mapelane (14–17 May)

  • SADSAA All Coastal – Port St. Francis (19–23 May)

  • Tuna Masters – Hout Bay (19–23 May)

  • SADSAA Gamefish Interprovincial – Zinkwazi (20–24 May)

  • SADSAA Gamefish Nationals – Meerensee (14–19 Jun)

July

  • Snoek Derby – St Lucia (8–10 Jul)

  • SADSAA Junior Bottomfish Nationals – Port Alfred (8–12 Jul)

  • Line-fishing or Spearfishing Competition – Sodwana Bay (13–17 Jul)

  • SADSAA Light Tackle Billfish Nationals – Sodwana Bay (13–17 Jul)

  • SADSAA Bottomfish Nationals – East London (26–31 Jul)

August

  • Rod & Reel Interclub – Natal Rod & Reel (7–9 Aug)

  • Queens of the Ocean – St Lucia (7–8 Aug)

  • SADSAA Bottomfish Interprovincial – Umhlanga (20–23 Aug)

September – October

  • Test of the Best Daga Comp – Bobbies Angling Club (5 Sep)

  • 12 x 12 Species – St Lucia (1–3 Oct)

  • PDSAC Indian Ocean Classic – Meerensee (1–3 Oct)

  • SADSAA Light Tackle Billfish Interprovincial – Sodwana (8–10 Oct)

  • SADSAA Tuna Interprovincial & 53rd Tuna Invitational – Cape Boat & Ski Boat (21–24 Oct)

November – December

    • EFSA Tuna International – Hout Bay (2–6 Nov)

    • EFSA Bottomfish International – Struisbaai (9–14 Nov)

    • SADSAA Heavy Tackle Billfish Nationals – Sodwana Bay (16–20 Nov)

    • King of the Bay Comp – Bobbies Angling Club (5 Dec)

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]]> https://nautitechsuzuki.com/south-africas-top-fishing-competitions-and-events-in-2026/feed/ 0 5 Target Species and Big Prizes at the Noordhoek Fish Derby https://nautitechsuzuki.com/noordhoek-fish-derby/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:00:46 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=3816 What to expect, how to win up to R300 000 in pizes, all the qualifying fish species and how anyone can be part of the Noordhoek Fish Derby tournament in Port Elizabeth

3 Days, 50+ boats and over R350k prizes up for grabs. The annual Noordhoek Fish Derby is happening 1–4 May 2025 at the Noordhoek Ski-Boat Clib in Port Elizabeth. Here’s what to expect, the fishing schedule, how the prizes work, which species they’ll be targeting and how friends, family and everyone can be part of the action.

 

What to Expect at the Nordhoek Fish Derby 2025

Formerly known as the Stock Fish Derby, the Noordhoek Fish Derby has in recent years seen a record number of entries for the competition (originally only about 65 were expected, and Noordhoek Ski-Boat Club chairman Piet Botha says this is a reflection of just how good the action is out on the water in the Algoa Bay area.

Not to mention, there’s R350’000 worth of prizes up for grabs – and it’s balanced quite fairly, so everyone has a shot of getting their share.

 

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Up for Grabs: R350k+ in Prizes

Of the 5 target species, there are prize draws for each of the 3 heaviest of each species – that’s 15 in total. Plus a grand prize of a brand-new Suzuki DF100 outboard motor. And a number of additional prize draws, so every size boat stands a chance at winning this year.

 

Noordhoek Fish Derby Competition Schedule

Following the skipper’s briefing on Wednesday, 30 April (it’s a public holiday in South Africa on Thursday: Workers’ Day) at 19:00 at Noordhek Ski-Boat Club, anglers will start fishing from first light on Thursday, 1 May, and Saturday, 3 May, and Sunday, 4 May (Friday 2nd May is a day off with no fishing action). Weigh-in starts from 11:00 onwards, and scales at 16:00 on Thursday, 1 Mayn and Saturday, 3 May, and at 15:00 on Sunday, 4 May. The big prize draws and ceremony happen on Sunday at 16:00.

 

Qualifying Species

The big five target species are:

  • Yellowtail
  • Geelbek
  • Gurnard
  • Carpenter
  • Stock Fish

 

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How You Can Be a Part of the Derby

Anglers, friends and family are welcome throughout the weekend. There will be food stalls, loads of raffles, bonus giveaways and prizes – and even an MC to host the event. So it’s a great day to bring the family, watch the weigh-in and enjoy the day in good company.

 

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Noordhoek Fish Derby 2025

1-4 May 2025
Hosted by Noordhoek Ski-Boat Club
Marine Drive 6070, Port Elizabeth
Piet Botha 082 320 3945
Hugo Vermaak 082 771 2581

 

Tight lines to all competing!

 

 

In Case You Missed It: Check Out What Happened at Previous Noordhoek Fish Derbys…

13 Winning anglers, 11 boats and who walked away with a share of R300 000 and a brand-new Suzuki DF60. The Nordhoek Fish Derby at Noordhoek Ski-Boat Club in PE tooks place on 21 and 22 May 2022, and we have all the winners!

“We had such wonderful weather, and everyone was able to get out there and have an awesome comp,” says Club chairman, Piet Botha. And we can believe that – this year’s was one of the biggest ever Fish Derbys at the club  (normally limited to just 65 boats, there were wl over 70 entered in 2022!).

And, let’s just get this out of the way, the overall winner didn’t necessarily have the biggest fish…

 

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OVERALL WINNER, 2022 NOORDHOEK FISH DERBY: KEVIN CLARK

Congratulations to Kevin Clark, skipper of Rambill, who took both first-place for the heaviest Carpenter (2.5kg), and the overall prize of a new Suzuki DF60 outboard, sponsored by us at Nauti-Tech Suzuki. 

(Though it’s worth noting that we investigated how Kevin’s boat Rambil kept getting the fish first, and we suspect it might be because she’s powered by a pair of mighty Suzuki DF90s.)

But that was not all, there were some pretty nice-sized species all round – and the anglers with the Top3 heaviest of each, won individual species prizes…

 

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ALL THE COMPETITION WINNERS

 

Yellowtail

1st place: Graham Pollard, boat Polly G (Skipper: Graham Pollard)
2nd place: Graham Pollard, boat Polly G (Skipper: Graham Pollard)
3rd place: Hendrik Barnard, boat Wave Dancer (Skipper: Neville Tait)

 

Geelbek

1st place: Graham Pollard, boat Gannet (Skipper: Christiaan Dorfling)
2nd place:Mark Very, boat Pices (Skipper: Tiaan Willemse)
3rd place: Kevin Kurtin, boat Real Player (Skipper: Kevin Kurtin)

 

Gurnard

1st place: Sam Fourie, boat Chasing Tail (Skipper: James Norton)
2nd place: James Norton, boat Chasing Tail (Skipper: James Norton)
3rd place: Louis Strydom, boat Stefaans (Skipper: Louis Strydom)

 

Carpenter

1st place: Kevin Clark, boat Rambill (Skipper: Kevin Clark)
2nd place: Kevin, boat Wave on Wave (Skipper: Kevin)
3rd place: Christo, boat Odyssey (Skipper: Louis Strydom)

 

Stock Fish

1st place: Hendrik Barnard, boat Wave Dancer (Skipper: Neville Tait)
2nd place: Elandre Nel, boat Buddy (Skipper: Elandre Nel)
3rd place: Lofty Barnard, boat Wave Dancer (Skipper: Neville Tait)

Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who helped turn this into an amazing competition!

 

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]]> All The Big Fishing Competitions in August https://nautitechsuzuki.com/fishing-competitions-august/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:46:13 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=2364 Get ready for an action-packed August as top anglers from across the country converge for a series of epic fishing competitions. From coastal bottomfish battles to deep-sea challenges and ladies’ tournaments, this month promises thrilling catches and fierce rivalry 

Catch all the August Angling Action right here…

SADSAA All Coastal Interprovincial Kleinbaai Overburg BC

7th – 10th August 2024

With 9 teams from across South Africa sending some of their best to represent their province, including Ladies, Junior, and Senior teams reeling in some epic Red Roman, Galjoen, White Steenbras, Red Stumpnose and more, we’re in for a real treat at the SADSAA Kleinbaai All Coastal Bottomfish Interprovincial. 

Check out the previous year’s event.

 

SADSAA All Stars Richards Bay RBSBC

9th – 11th August 2024

Organised by the South African Deep Sea Angling Association, the SADSAA All Stars Tournament is a premier deep-sea fishing competition. Hosted by the Richards Bay Ski Boat Club, it gathers top anglers from across the nation to compete for prestigious titles targeting a variety of game fish. 

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San Juan IBT Puerto Rico Protea

12th – 14th August 2024

A Marlin fishing experience like no other and considered Puerto Rico’s Finest Tournament by many in the angling community, the upcoming 71st International Billfishing Tournament in Puerto Rico promises an unforgettable experience for anglers from around the world, including our very own Proteas team. 

Check out the event’s Facebook page for more.

 

NRR Interclub Durban NRR

23rd – 25th August 2024

The NRR (Natal Rod and Reel) Interclub in Durban is a prominent fishing competition organised by the Natal Deep Sea Rod and Reel Club and brings together multiple fishing clubs from around the region for a multi-day competition. 

This significant social and sporting event in the local angling community sees anglers compete in various categories, targeting different species in the warm Durban waters, and promotes camaraderie, skill development, and conservation efforts.

Check out the Natal Deep Sea Rod and Reel Club’s Facebook page for more. 

 

Queen of the Ocean Ladies Competition St Lucia SLSBC

30th – 31st August 2024

114 Lady anglers in 40 boats (including 15 first-time fishing Queens) hit the waters at the  Queen of the Ocean Ladies Competition hosted by the St Lucia Ski Boat Club to promote women’s angling.

The 4th year of this awesome comp includes big prizes, Friday’s mega-popular “Beach Party”, and of course some epic catches.

Don’t miss out – follow along on the event’s Facebook page.

 

Tight lines, fair weather and big catches to all participants and organisers.

 

PREVIOUS COMPETITIONS

 

From the big SADSAA BottomFish Nationals in Durban to yellowtail in Yzerfontein, these are your August fishing competitions

It’s time again for loads of yellowtail action in Yzerfontein before SA’s top anglers battle it out at the SADSAA Bottom Fish Nationals in Durban. And Team SA is battling it out with the best of the best at the Hawaiian Billfish International in Kona. These are all the big fishing tournaments this August.

 

60TH HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT

27 July–4 August 2019

A team of three of SA’s best game fish anglers represents SADSAA at the 60th annual Hawaiian Internationational Billfish Tournament. This comp is known to produce some massive marlin, with ranges upwards of 500kg or 600kg. Follow updates from the SADSAA Facebook page.  (Below pic from last year’s tournament.)

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YZERFONTEIN YELLOWTAIL CHALLENGE

10/11 August 2019

On the west coast, one tournament to definitely look forward to this August is the big yellowtail extravaganza in Yzerfontein. There are over R85 000 in prizes (R20 000 cash for the heaviest yellowtail!) up for grabs and a whole lot of fun to be had at this year’s Yzerfontein Yellowtail Challenge at Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club.

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SADSAA BOTTOMFISH NATIONALS

12–16 August 2019

And then the best of the best head down to Durban for the ultimate bottomfish showdown of 2019. Natal hosts at Durban Ski-Boat Club this year’s SADSAA BottomFish Nationals.

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]]> Happening Now: All the Action From the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial https://nautitechsuzuki.com/tuna-interprovincial/ https://nautitechsuzuki.com/tuna-interprovincial/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:10 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=4505 Catch the thrill at the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial! Three days of intense fishing action at Shelly Beach, Kwazulu-Natal. Big catches, medals, and epic bragging rights await

Nestled in the stunning coastal town of Shelly Beach, the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial promises an unforgettable fishing experience. With its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, Shelly Beach is the perfect backdrop for this thrilling tournament.

Anglers from across the country will converge on these bountiful waters, competing for top honours in a picturesque setting. Get ready for three days of epic Tuna action, camaraderie, and breathtaking scenery. It’s time for the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial

Tuna Interprovincial 2024 Prizes:

As this is an Interprovincial tournament, anglers will be competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, not to mention top honours of being best in the land (or should we say on the water).

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Tuna Interprovincial 2024 Dates & Times:

The 2024 Tuna Interprovincial takes place from the 11th to the 13th of July – weather permitting, with the opening ceremony taking place on the 10th of July with the teams enjoying dinner together.

On the 11th and 12th of July, the teams fuel up with breakfast at 05h30, before hitting the water at 06h15 for a solid day’s Tuna fishing action. 

Lines up is called at 15h00 to allow teams to get back to Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club for weigh-in between 16h00 and 17h00 Scales Close.

After a hard day’s fishing, there’s nothing better than kicking back for dinner and drinks with fellow competitors from 17h30.

The final day (Saturday 13 July) follows a similar flow with Breakfast at 05h30, and Boat launch at 06h15, but wraps up a little earlier than Days 1 and 2 of the Tuna Interprovincial with lines up at 13h00, scales open between 14h00 and 15h00.

The 2024 Tuna Interprovincial wraps up on Saturday at 16h00 with the closing function and prize giving. And we have it on good authority that the closing ceremony will wrap up in time for the Springboks vs Ireland rugby match kicking off at 17h00.

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Tuna Interprovincial 2024 Info:

The Tuna Interprovincial is hosted by the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club, the South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA), and the Natal Deep Sea Angling Association (NDSAA).

With 8 provincial teams, comprising 3 anglers each, from around the country battling it out for top honours at this year’s Tuna Interprovincial, we’re in for 3 days of epic Tuna Action. 

This year the provinces represented are:

  • 2 Teams from Natal (Team Black and Team White)
  • 3 Teams from Southern Gauteng (Team Gold, Team Silver, Team Bronze)
  • 2 Griquas Teams (Team Blue, Team Red)
  • 1 Western Province Team

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Tuna Interprovincial 2024 Contact Details 

For any additional info about the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial competition, kindly visit the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club website, follow their Facebook page or contact them directly.

Albert Meyer Drive, Shelly Beach, 4265 | Tel: 082 555 6666| Email: shellybsbc@gmail.com 

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Stay up to date with all the latest news and results by following along on social media:

Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club’s Facebook page.

South African Deep Sea Angling Association’s Facebook page.

Natal Deep Sea Angling Association’s Facebook page.

Tight lines and fair weather to all the anglers competing at the Tuna Interprovincial 2024.

 

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]]> https://nautitechsuzuki.com/tuna-interprovincial/feed/ 0 All The Big Winter Fishing Competitions in July https://nautitechsuzuki.com/fishing-competitions-july/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:18 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=1991 Things are heating up this winter with July’s hot fishing action. From Kid and Junior comps to the season pros representing South Africa in Hawaii 

Junior anglers from KZN converge on Mapelane for the Junior Interclub, 21 Species land 21 big prizes in Richards Bay, while Tuna and Snoek are on the cards later in the month. And the Proteas close out July’s fishing action when they fly the SA flag high in Hawaii. Check out the awesome competitions happening this month.

Mapelane Junior Interclub Mapelane MSBC

5th – 6th July 2024

Famous for its big marlin and pelagic game fish, Mapelane Ski-Boat Club is a close-knit, conservation-minded club with a family-friendly atmosphere. Situated in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, it offers a unique experience amid a vast natural habitat home to hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, flamingos, and pelicans.

After hosting the prestigious Mapelane Trophy and the Game Fish Challenge fishing tournaments in recent months, the Mapelane Ski Boat Club is back at it with another comp for Junior anglers as they host the 2024 Mapelane Junior Interclub to develop the sport.

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21 Species Richards Bay MSSBC

5th – 7th July 2024

Two days, huge prizes, a live band and other entertainment, not to mention the ever-popular kid’s fishing comp for kids under 12. The 21 Species is happening again at Meerensee Boat Club. But hurry, there’s only space for a maximum of 150 boats. For a full list of the species and limits, entry fees, how to enter, and what happened at previous years’ comps, check out the 21 Species in Richards Bay.

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Tuna Interprovincial Shelly Beach SBSBC

11th – 13th July 2024

Hot on the heels of the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza, the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club hosts the Tuna Interprovincial. Located on one of SA’s most beloved holiday stretches, about an hour south of Durban on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club in Margate enjoys one of the most temperate climates in South Africa, with warm, rich oceans, ideal for the teams of anglers from across the country competing to be the best in the land.

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Abbott van Rooyen Memorial Snoek Derby 

13th – 14th July 2024

The annual Abbott van Rooyen Snoek Derby hosted by the St. Lucia Ski Boat Club this year, attracts avid anglers from around South Africa and further afield who compete to catch the largest snoek. There are some great prizes up for grabs this year – ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.

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St. Lucia Ski Boat Club | Sugarloaf, Jetty Road, St Lucia, Estuary, 3936 |064 898 9119

 

Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament 

27th July – 3rd August 2024

The Proteas team head to Kailua-Kona in Hawaii to represent South Africa at the 62nd Anniversary Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. 

Follow the South African Deep Sea Angling Association’s Facebook Page to see the teams representing South Africa and check out the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament website for more information.

 

Fair weather and tight lines to the anglers and organisers of July’s tournaments.

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PREVIOUS YEARS’ TOURNAMENTS

21 Species in Richards Bay, snoek in St Lucia and the big SADSAA billfish and tuna nationals. These are big winter fishing tournaments coming up in July

Estuary or ocean fishing in Richards Bay, natal snoek in St Lucia, two big SADSAA nationals tournaments and more angling action at Meer En See. These are the big fishing tournaments comping up in July this year.

 

21 SPECIES RICHARDS BAY

3–5 JULY 2020

Two days, 21 prizes, live entertainment and food stalls and a special kids fishing comp. The 21 Species is happening again at Meerensee Boat Club. But hurry, there’s only space for a maximum of 150 boats. For a full list of the species and limits, entry fees, how to enter, and what happened at last year’s comp, check out the 21 Species in Richards Bay.

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SADSAA LIGHT-TACKLE BILLFISH NATIONALS

6–10 JULY 2020

These South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA) comps are for national competitive anglers and by provincial invitation and nomination only. The best of the best in SA are heading down to Sodwana Bay this month for the SADSAA Light-Tackle BillFish Nationals.

SADSAA Light Tackle and Heavy Tackle BillFish Nationals South Africa November 2018 by Nauti-Tech SuzukiSodwana Bay, KZN | SADSAA: info@sadsaa.co.za | +27 (0)83 284 5969

 

ST LUCIA SNOEK DERBY

11–12 JULY 2020

An exciting comp in one of the most awesome (and still quite warm this time of year) places in the country. Boats and jetskis welcome! It’s time to go after snoek in KZN waters as St Lucia Ski-Boat Club invites you to come and see what the winter fishing is like at the annual St Lucia Snoek Derby.

St Lucia Ski-Boat Club | St Lucia | 035 590 1376 | chairman@slsbc.co.za

 

SADSAA TUNA NATIONALS

12–17 JULY 2020

It’s that time again. The best of the best in SA game-fishing are heading down to Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club for this year’s big SADSAA tuna tournament. Get all the info and a sneak peek at who won last year’s Tuna Nationals.

Team SA Proteas at 2019 SADSAA Tuna Nationals at Atlantic Boat Club in Hout Bay by Nauti-Tech SuzukiShelly Beach SBC | Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach, Margate | 039 315 1476 | shellyp@venturenet.co.za

 

RICHARDS BAY INTERCLUB

17–18 JULY 2020

We go back again to Richards Bay, this time for a meeting of KZN/Zululand clubs at the Richards Bay Interclub.

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Richards Bay Ski-Boat Club | 1 Beach Road, Meer En See, KZN | 035 753 2516 | info@rbsbc.co.za

 

Note: These are all the fishing competitions currently on our radar. If you know of competitions or want your fishing competition on this list, email us at hello@nautitechsuzuki.com.

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]]> Big Fish. Bigger Prizes. It’s the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/shelly-beach-ski-boat-club-tuna-bonanza/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=2097 Join the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024 for thrilling fishing, big prizes, and unforgettable fun. It’s going down from the 27-29 June – and we’ve got all the important details

Get ready for the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024! Held at the picturesque Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club, this thrilling fishing competition promises big prizes, exciting catches, and unforgettable memories. 

The club also celebrates its 50th anniversary, so you don’t want to miss out on one of South Africa’s most beloved winter Gamefish tournaments!

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Tuna Bonanza 2024 Prizes:

One Prize. One Angler. One Species.

Get ready to reel in the big one! With a grand prize of R50,000, the Tuna Bonanza 2024 offers plenty of other prize incentives to hit the water. 

The top 10 prizes are exclusively for Tuna, adding an extra layer of excitement for those targeting the big guns. There are also prizes for the heaviest couta, amberjack, jobfish, bonnie, and other tuna species. 

Plus, there’s a Tag & Release category for Billfish and Sailfish. Each prize is awarded to one angler per species – making every catch count in this epic competition.

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Tuna Bonanza 2024 Dates & Times: 

The Tuna Bonanza runs from June 27th to June 29th, 2024. 

The tournament kicks off with a briefing on Wednesday, June 26th at 6 PM. 

Entries close on May 31st, 2024, but if you’re late, contact Lindy at 082 555 6666 to check availability. Just remember, late entries may not receive a competition shirt or goody bag.

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Tuna Bonanza 2024 Info:

Launching from Umkomaas to Port Edward, the Tuna Bonanza is open to boats under 9 meters and jet skis (with 5 jet skis max per launch site). There’s a 115 nautical mile distance limit, and fishing in the reserve or the Protea Banks Restricted Zone is prohibited. 

With categories for Open, Juniors, and Ladies, everyone has a chance to join in the fun. This year also marks the club’s 50th anniversary, so expect live entertainment and a festive atmosphere across the 3 days.

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Tuna Bonanza 2024 Contact Details:

For more details, contact the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club on 039 315 1476 or email shellyp@venturenet.co.za. Or head to the club: Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach, Margate. 

Check out their website for more info about the club.

Fair weather and tight lines to all competing anglers (and of course the team organising the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024) – it’s going to be an unforgettable fishing tournament.

 

 

Previous Year’s Tournaments

Four days of awesome game fishing, a new boat and cash prizes up for grabs and loads of entertainment at the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival

NOTE: The 2022 tournament takes place at the Shelley Beach Tuna Bonanza from 30 June to 3 July 2022

Dorado, tuna, yellowfin and maybe some wahoo. You can expect loads of great game fishing and excitement at the scales for four days during the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival, 30 June to 3 July 2022. As well as some awesome entertainment at the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club, with a cash bar and even cooking demonstrations. Not to mention great prizes up for grabs at this awesome annual fishing competition.

Here’s all the info and how you can still enter and be a part of the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival 2022.

WATCH: PAST SHELLY BEACH SKI-BOAT FESTIVAL TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD

AWESOME PRIZES UP FOR GRABS

This year, the first prize, awarded for the heaviest game fish catch of any species, is a brand-new 5-metre powered cat ski-boat with two 60hp four-stroke outboards. Second prize is awarded for the heaviest game fish catch of any other species, and then there are loads more cash prizes for various categories, including ladies and junior angler prizes.

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FISHING THE 2022 SHELLY BEACH SKI-BOAT FESTIVAL

It’s all about game fish. But note that only fish that can be weighed qualifies, which means you’re not looking at bill- and sailfish. “The most common fish species you’ll be looking for is dorado, tuna and yellowtail, maybe some wahoo, too,” says Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club PRO Brenda Johnson.

“Fishing starts from first light, and then weigh-in is strictly at Shelly beach Ski-Boat Club from 2pm–5pm for the first three days of the competition, and 2pm–4pm on the final day.”

That said, you should know that you can launch to take part in this competition anywhere between Durban and Port Edward. The northern-most boundary for the Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival is the Tongaat River mouth, and you can fish all the way down to the Sikombe River mouth in the south, as long as you still come and weigh-in at Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club.

Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival by Nauti-Tech Suzuki

Some more fish species to look out for are couta, bonito, Natal snoek, garrick, and prodigal son. Just note that no shark or ray species are allowed to be weighed in this comp.

HOW TO ENTER

To enter, contact Brenda on 039 315 1476, email shellyp@venturenet.co.za, visit the club’s website, find the forms in a recent issue of Ski-Boat Magazine or click here to download registration forms.

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND FAMILY FUN

The Ski-Boat Festival is not just for anglers either. Throughout the compeition, Shelly Beach Ski-Boat club welcomes the public to come and join the festivities at their clubhouse on the beach at Albert Meyer Drive, especially during the weigh-ins (very exciting for kids!) from 2pm in the afternoon onwards.

There will be live entertainment, a cash bar and the restaurant is serving delicious meals as per usual. But something extra special: The club has organised to have a pro chef who will be doing live cooking demonstrations on how to prepare locally caught fish for an awesome meal.

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SHELLY BEACH SKI-BOAT FESTIVAL

At Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club, Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach
Club website
shellyp@venturenet.co.za
039 315 1476

Awesome images via Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club taken by Justin Klusener

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PLUS: SHELLY BEACH LIVE WEBCAM

If you ever want to know the conditions are like on the beach or at the club, you can get regular daily snapshots of the ocean and the slipway with this live webcam.

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Also discover Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club. See all the ski-boat clubs in Natal.

For some more awesome yellowtail fishing in August further afield, check out the West Coast Yzerfontein Yellowtail Challenge at Yzerfontein Boat Angling Club.

Discover more winter fishing competitions in June and all the year’s big fishing tournaments.

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]]> A Feast of Game Fish Action at the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge https://nautitechsuzuki.com/mapelane-game-fish-challenge/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:11 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=4465 18 boats battle it out for Game Fish glory at the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge hunting Yellowfin, Cuda, Wahoo, Snoek, Kingfish as well as Sailfish and Marlin

Hot on the heels of the prestigious Mapelane Trophy in May, the Mapelane Ski Boat Club hosts the 3rd Mapelane Game Fish Challenge. With some big prizes up for grabs and some big fish in the pristine KZN waters, you don’t want to miss out on the fun and camaraderie.

Check out all the competition info as well as who to contact and where to follow along for more info.

 

Mapelane Game Fish Challenge 2024 Prizes

There’s a cool R120’000 up for grabs for the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge. But as the Challenge is run according to a daily skin format, anglers have 3 chances to land R40’000. 

Not to mention some exciting prizes for the Top Boat and Top Angler of the comp.

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Mapelane Game Fish Challenge Dates and Times

The Mapelane Game Fish Challenge runs from the 14th to the 16th of June 2024 and kicks off with the briefing on the 13th at 18:00 sharp.

The comp’s fishing days run from Friday the 14th of June to Sunday the 16th of June, with boats going out at first light and scales closing daily at 3 PM.

The event ends with the official prizegiving for the R120’000, top boat and top angler on Sunday night at 18h30 at the club house. 

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Mapelane Game Fish Challenge Info

Entries to the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge have already closed, and 18 teams will participate targeting Yellowfin, Cuda, Wahoo, Snoek, Kingfish as well as Sailfish and Marlin.

And while teams need to release any Sailfish and Marlin caught (after taking an awesome pic of course), the benchmarks for the other Game Fish have been set as follows:

Yellowfin Tuna – 20 kgs

Cuda – 17 kgs

Wahoo – 16 kgs

Snoek – 6.5 kgs

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Mapelane Game Fish Challenge Contact

If you have any questions, or more info please contact the Mapelane Ski Boat Club: 

Convenor – Connor Birkett 083 277 8498 

Club Secretary – Gideon van der Linde 083 458 5327 

Also: Follow the Mapelane Ski Boat Club on Facebook for awesome event pics.

Fine weather and tight lines to all 18 teams and event organisers, may it be a fantastic Mapelane Game Fish Challenge 2024.

 

 

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]]> All The Big Winter Fishing Competitions in June https://nautitechsuzuki.com/fishing-competitions-june/ Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:17 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=1928 Epic Bottomfish and Gamefish action to go along with some big National and Interprovincial fishing comps around South Africa to beat the winter blues this June

Marlin Ski Boat Club Competition 

14th – 15th June 2024

With 2 days of thrilling action on the cards for anglers targeting Marlin, Tuna, and Dorado,  Port Edward, known for its beautiful coastal scenery, offers an excellent fishing ground with deep waters teeming with game fish. The Marlin Ski Boat Club Competition attracts seasoned anglers from across the country, all hoping to reel in the biggest catch and claim victory in one of South Africa’s best fishing locations.

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Marlin Ski-Boat Club | North Sand Bluff, Port Edward | 039 311 2811 | marlinskiboatclub@telkomsa.net

 

Mapelane Gamefish Challenge

14th – 16th June 2024 

Hot on the heels of the prestigious Mapelane Trophy 2024, the Mapelane Ski Boat Club plays host to The Mapelane Gamefish Challenge. From Yellowfin Tuna to Couta, expect some serious Gamefish action at Mapelane.

Get all the important info about the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge.

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Mapelane Ski-Boat Club | Mapelane Region KZN | 083 448 0971

 

SADSAA Junior Bottomfish Nationals 

16th – 21st June 2024 

The young guns of SA Angling battle it out in Richards Bay at the Meerensee Boat Club for the SADSAA Junior Bottomfish Nationals. With its bustling port and extensive waterways, the Meerensee Boat Club offers diverse fishing opportunities with everything from Slinger, Cob, Grunter, Stumpnose and more.

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Meerensee Boat Club | 1 Commodore Close, Richards Bay | 035 788 0258 | info@msbc.co.za 

 

SADSAA Junior Gamefish Nationals 

24th – 28th June 2024 

Nestled between St. Lucia and Lake Sibhayi, Sodwana Bay is in the Sodwana Bay National Park, and the Maputaland Marine Reserve. With a variety of Gamefish in the waters, it offers young anglers a great opportunity to test their mettle in search of national honours.

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Sodwana Bay Ski-Boat Club | Sodwana Main Road, Mbazwana, South Africa | 082 652 8563

 

Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 

26th – 29th June 2024 

One of the country’s best-known winter gamefish competitions, The Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza is a highly anticipated fishing comp focusing on big large tuna (the heaviest fish in this comp has traditionally been yellowfin). Past years have seen well over 150 anglers take part to win their share of big prize money. Not to mention the scenic beaches and amazing fishing waters.

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Get all the deets for the 2024 edition of the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza!

Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club | Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach, Margate | 039 315 1476 | shellyp@venturenet.co.za

 

SADSAA Bottomfish Interprovincial 

26th – 30th June 2024 

Just a bit north of Gonubie and East London lies the Kwelera Ski-Boat Club. Kwelera is famous for its rugged coastline with diverse marine habitats. Anglers from around South Africa converge on this picturesque region to represent their provinces for a week of bottomfish action.

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Kwelera Ski-Boat Club | Kwelera River Mouth, near Botanical Gardens, East London | 072 288 5790

 

Fair weather, tight lines, and big catches to all competitors and event organisers.

 

Previous Year’s Competitions

Cuda to tuna and billfish – it’s an action-packed month as we look at the big fishing competitions coming up in June this year

Gamefish at Guinjata in Moz. Cuda, tuna and the big billfish nationals! These are the big fishing competitions we’re excited about in June 2022.

 

MAPELANE CUDA DERBY

4–6 JUNE 2022

Perhaps best known for its annual billfish invitational, everyone’s favourite KZN conservation- and family-minded Mapelane Ski-Boat Club is hosting a cuda (aka couta) derby, and you cna get more information by phoning 083 446 5297.

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GUINJATA BONANZA

6–12 JUNE 2022

This annual game fish tournament lets you enter a boat and anglers, or with a jet ski. It’s hosted by the Southern Gauteng Deep Sea Angling Association and the Guinjata Sports Fishing Club (in Germiston) in Guinjata Bay in Mozambique, about 6 hours’ drive north-east from Maputo. Watch the video, discover the tournament and phone 083 271 4192 for more info.

Guinjata Bay, Mozambique | Guinjata Sports Fishing Club | info@fishguinjata.co.za | 083 271 4192

 

RICHARDS BAY INTERCLUB

24–26 JUNE 2022

We’re back again in Richards Bay, this time for a meeting of KZN/Zululand clubs at the Richards Bay Interclub.

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Richards Bay Ski-Boat Club | 1 Beach Road, Meer En See, KZN | 035 753 2516 | info@rbsbc.co.za

 

SADSAA LIGHT-TACKLE BILLFISH NATIONALS

28 June–2 JULY 2022

These South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA) comps are for national competitive anglers and by provincial invitation and nomination only. The best of the best in SA are heading down to Sodwana Bay this month for the SADSAA Light-Tackle BillFish Nationals.

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SHELLY BEACH TUNA BONANZA & SKI-BOAT FESTIVAL

30 JUNE–3 JULY 2022

One of the country’s best-known winter gamefish competitions, this festival enjoys a lot of support – there were over 150 anglers fishing it in past years – and there are loads o prizes to be won. Traditionally, the heaviest fish in this comp was usually a yellowfin, hence the tuna focus. But it’s actually an alround game fish tournament, and we’re looking forward to seeing some amberjack or king mackerel (couta). What will it be at this year’s Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Festival? Discover it at Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club.

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Note: These are all the fishing competitions currently on our radar. If you know of competitions or want your fishing competition on this list, email us at hello@nautitechsuzuki.com.

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]]> Big Game Fish Action at the Prestigious Mapelane Trophy 2024 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/mapelane-trophy/ Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:46 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=4455 Two straight days of action-packed angling at the home of South Africa’s richest Game Fish waters, it’s time for one of the oldest local fishing tournaments – the Mapelane Trophy 2024

Hosted by the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, the Mapelane Trophy is one of South Africa’s oldest fishing competitions. In its 62nd year, this prestigious tournament sees 17 teams from all over KwaZulu-Natal on the hunt for some seriously trophy-worthy fish.

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MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 PRIZES

As this is an Interclub, up for grabs are Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placed teams for the 17 teams competing. And with this being the 62nd edition of one of the oldest fishing comps in South Africa, this prestigious trophy comes with some serious bragging rights.

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MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 DATES AND TIMES

The Mapelane Trophy kicks off on Friday the 24th of May with Anglers hitting the water at first light (around 06h30) in pursuit of some epic Gamefish. The teams have a few hours to haul in some big catches before having to beach by 14h30 – with Day 1’s weigh-in concluding at 15h30.

On Saturday the 25th of May, teams will again go out at first light for a full day on the water before beaching at 14h30 to weigh in their catches, before the teams’ final tallies will be recorded.

The Mapelane Trophy 2024 concludes with the prize-giving and the awarding of this year’s Mapelane Trophy.

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MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 INFO

17 teams from clubs all over KZN will head out into the pristine waters of St Lucia to reel in some epic game fish. Hosted by the popular Mapelane Ski-Boat Club situated inside KwaZulu-Natal’s famous 800+ acre iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club really is unique among SA clubs.

While the teams have already been selected to represent their various clubs, you can still make a day of it by heeding to the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club to support the anglers and see some awesome game fishing taking place.

 

MAPELANE TROPHY 2024 CONTACT

For more information about the club or the Mapelane Trophy 2024 comp, contact the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club.

Address: iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, St Lucia, KZN

Phone: 083 448 0971

Follow the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club’s Facebook page and stay up-to-date with the latest Mapelane Trophy action.   

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Fair winds, calm seas, and tight lines to the teams competing at the Mapelane Trophy 2024.

 

 

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]]> EFSA Big Game Championship – All the Big Tuna Action & Results https://nautitechsuzuki.com/efsa-big-game-championship/ Fri, 10 May 2024 20:00:02 +0000 https://nautitechsuzuki.com/?p=4420 Big Game fishing action as the Atlantic Boat Club in Cape Town plays host to 9 international crews on the hunt for massive tuna in the spectacular waters of Hout Bay

Catching the final rays of Southern African summer, 9 international crews head to Hout Bay in pursuit of some of the biggest Yellowfin, Longfin, Big Eye, and Southern Blue Fin in these local waters.

From the 6th to the 10th of May 2024, South Africa plays host to crews from England, Ireland, Gibraltar, The Netherlands, and Iceland, as well as a Barbarians crew and three Protea crews flying the South African Flag high.

 

Day 1: Opening Ceremony & Opening Parade

The Championship kicked off with the Opening Evening and Parade at the Hout Bay Harbour – home for the next few days of the championship. The teams were introduced and had a great time getting to know one over a delicious meal at The Lookout in Hout Bay.

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Day 2: First Day of Fishing Called Off

Everyone was excited to hit the waters and go hunting for some big game, but the Safety Committee decided to call off the day’s fishing as Hout Bay was a blowout. A great opportunity for visiting crews to explore the neighbouring sights.

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Day 3: Finally Some Fishing

The Proteas Green Crew hit the ground running, storming out the gates with a massive 210-point haul.

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Day 4: Chasing the Leaders

Another great day out for the crews. Hauling in some big catches and enjoying the beauty of South Africa’s open waters.

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Day 5: Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving

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After a phenomenal competition, it was time to announce the winners and end a fantastic week together at the closing dinner.

 

The Top 3 Crews were:

1st Place: Iceland Crew

2nd Place: Proteas Gold Crew from South Africa

3rd Place: Barbarians Crew

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Congratulations to all the anglers and winners.

All in all, it was a great comp – and awesome to see the South African angling community host such a great event of high international standards. Well done to everyone involved. Safe travels to the crews returning home.

Looking forward to the next EFSA Big Game Championship.

 

For more info about the organisers and hosts check out:

The European Federation of Sea Anglers (EFSA’s) website and Facebook page.

South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA’s) website and Facebook page.

Atlantic Boat Club in Hout Bay’s website and Facebook page.

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