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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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).

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.

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

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 

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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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.

Mapelane Ski Boat Club | iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, St Lucia, KZN | 083 448 0971 

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.

1 Beach Rd, Richards Bay | 035 753 2516 | Website

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.

Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club | Albert Meyer Drive Shelly Beach 4265 | 082 555 6666 

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.

The iconic tournament has actively promoted the Kona coast as a world-class big game fishing destination for six decades and provides a long-term economic foundation for Kona’s charter fleet.

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.

Meerensee Boat Club | 035 788 0258 | manage@msbc.co.za

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.

Sodwana 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.

Shelly 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.

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

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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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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.

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. 

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

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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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.

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.

Day 3: Finally Some Fishing

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

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.

Day 5: Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving

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

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.

See more of the EFSA Big Game Championship event images and ceremony videos.

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Gamefish in Simon’s Town, tuna nationals in Hout Bay, Shelly Beach fun, lekker ones in Mapelane and Team SA heading off to Cuba. These are all the most exciting fishing competitions happening in May.

Fishing Competitions May 2024

EFSA Big Game Championship

6-10 May 2024

The European Federation of Sea Anglers returns to South Africa for the EFSA Big Game Championship in Simon’s Town, Cape Town. The event is hosted by SADSAA, the Western Province Deep Sea Angling Association, and the False Bay Yacht Club and will see anglers from all over the globe descend on False Bay to make their countries proud and reel in some big ones like Longfin, Yellow Fin, Big Eye, and Southern Blue Fin.

Check out the 2024 edition of the EFSA Big Game Championship.

For more info check out the EFSA website. 

Shelly Beach Interclub

10-12 May 2024

Around 32 angling clubs from all over South Africa will make their way to KZN for the two-day Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club Interclub Competition, a highlight on the East Coast angling calendar. 

Albert Meyer Dr, Shelly Beach, Margate | 082 555 6666 | shellybsbc@gmail.com 

SADSAA Tuna Nationals 

19-26 May 2024

Three-person teams from across South Africa represent their provinces at the 2024 SADSAA Tuna Nationals. With Longfin, Yellowfin, and Big Eye on the scales, the best anglers in the country battle it out for glory in Hout Bay. Check out some of the action from previous years’ Tuna Nationals. 

Atlantic Boat Club | Harbour Rd, Hout Bay| 082 423 5979 | info@atlanticboatclub.co.za | Website | Facebook Page

Mapelane Trophy 

24-25 May 2024

Home to the country’s richest Game Fish, the Mapelane Trophy sees teams hunt some seriously trophy-worthy fish. It’s happening at Mapelane Ski-Boat Club. 

Get all the gamefish action of the Mapelane Trophy 2024.

Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, St Lucia | 083 448 0971

71st Ernest Hemingway International Billfish (Cuba)

27 May – 1 June 2024

Billed as the “highlight of Cuba’s fishing year”, the Ernest Hemingway International Billfish attracts anglers from as many as 30 countries. It’s hosted by the Hemingway International Yacht Club in Havana, Cuba and will see the Proes team flying the SA flag high.

PREVIOUS YEARS’ COMPETITIONS

Offshore to game fish, bottomfish to light tackle, couta and even some big international comps in heavenly places – all your big fishing tournaments in May 2022

From game fish nationals to all inlands and international bottomfish comps, to all coastals and big couta classics and a record Noordhiek Fish Derby this year. These are the big fishing tournaments in May you should know about.

UMLALAZI CUTA CLASSIC

1–2 MAY 2022

One of the big couta events of year. With big cash prizes and bonuses at Mtunzini this May. Discover the Umlalazi Couta Classic (some footage from a previous below to whet your appetite).

Umlalazi Ski-Boat Club | 1 Hulley Ave, Mtunzini |  035 340 1006

MAPELANE TROPHY INTERCLUB

6–9 MAY 2022

This game fish tournament challenges angler teams of max 3 crew to go after trophy-worthy fish. It’s along one of our country’s richest game fish stretches at Mapelane Ski-Boat Club. And it’s open to entrants from all clubs. Check out the Mapelane Trophy Interclub.

Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, St Lucia | 082 787 6005

SHELLY BEACH INTERCLUB

7–9 MAY 2022

Various clubs from around South Africa head down to Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club in KZN for the two-day interclub competition. It’s usually one of the highlight events of the year on the East Coast. Check out the Shelly Beach Interclub.

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

SADSAA ALL INLANDS INTERPROVINCIAL

9–14 MAY 2022

The all inlands interprovincial kicks off at Sodwana. This one’s a game fish tournament, and you know everyone’s going to be after billfish and tuna. Hosted by Mpumalanga Deep Sea in Sodwana, check out the All Inlands Game Fish Interprovincial.

Mpumalanga Deep Sea Angling Association | https://mdsaa.net/ | Sodwana Bay

SADSAA ALL COASTALS

13–16 MAY 2022

Natal, Border and EP head down to Gonubie – in Border country – for the 2022 tournament. Expect good fishing, lots of camaraderie and some more healthy competition. See what happened last year and get all the info for this year’s bottomfish all coastals.

Gonubie Marine Club | 33 Recreation Rd, Gonubie, East London | 082 821 4565

PENNINGTON GAMEFISH INTERPROVINCIAL

14—16 MAY 2022

Further down the coast in Pennington, Durban where the waters are plentiful in Shad and Kob, it’s time for the Pennington Gamefish Interprovincial! As always, the tournament is hosted by the Natal Deep Sea Angling Association (NDSAA) at Pennington Ski-Boat Club and the name of the game is billfish and gamefish.

15 Gordge Road, Umbilo, Durban |031 205 6310 | office@ndsaa.co.za | Website

(RUMBLY BAY) OWN CHOICE TUNA INTERPROVINCIAL

17–22 MAY 2022

One half of SA’s oldest and best-known competitions is in May this year. Usually held along with the Rumbly Bay event in October, the new Own Choice Tuna Invitational is hosted by Western Province Deep Sea Angling and SADSAA. Also discover Cape Boat and Ski-Boat Club’s Rumbly Bay Tuna Invitational.

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Cape Boat and Ski-Boat Club, Miller’s Point | +27 (0)21 786 1763, WPDSAA | +27 (0)21 559 3996

EFSA EUROPEAN BOTTOMFISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

20–22 MAY 2022

5 of SA’s best bottom fish anglers are heading to Olafsvik, Iceland, to battle it out with the toughest competition in Europe for this year’s EFSA Championships.

Olafsvik, Iceland, European Federation of Sea Anglers

NOORDHOEK FISH DERBY

21–22 MAY 2022

2 Days, 15+ prizes and over 70 boats – it’s all happening at “the other” club in Port Elizabeth 21-22 May 2022. Discover 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 at the biggest ever Noordhoek Fish Derby.

Noordhoek Ski-Boat Club | Marine Drive 6070, Port Elizabeth |  082 320 3945 or 082 771 2581

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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Also explore with us the ski-boat clubs of Border, and some of the country’s idyllic – the ski-boat clubs of the Southern Cape.

And learn about the ultimate boat service schedule.

PAST EVENTS – MAY FISHING COMPS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

OFFSHORE CLASSIC 2020

25 APRIL–2 MAY 2020

50 Boats. 200 Anglers. And your share of over half a million Rand’s worth of prizes. This year, the Offshore Classic in Gordon’s Bay is aiming to be the biggest offshore event in Africa. It’s a team comp, where members can assist you in every way, except helping to fight a fish, and each team can bring in four species of fish per day. And there are usually four extremely exciting fishing days. Can you feel it? It’s time for the Gordon’s Bay 2020 Offshore Classic.

Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club | Harbour Island | Phone 0795169155 or email: info@gbbac.co.za

PORT ST FRANCIS TUNA CHALLENGE

27 APRIL–2 MAY 2020

R850 per angler, loads of big prizes to be one and the 3 best fishing days will decide who walks away as winners at this year’s Port St Francis Bay Ski-Boat and Yacht Club’s Tuna Challenge. Registration is at the ski-boat club in the bay from 15:00 on 27 April. Suzuki Marine will be there in force. See you there!

Port St Francis Ski-Boat and Yacht Club | 076 689 0422 | info@sfb-skiboatclub.co.za

Get all the important info about The Tuna Challenge.

SADSAA GAME FISH NATIONALS

27 APRIL–1 MAY 2020

It’s pure competitive fishing as the best of the best gather for the nationals at St Lucia this year. All fishing is done in accordance with IGFA and SADSAA rules, which are quite strict and precise, and only those anglers nominated by their provinces will participate. It’s SADSAA’s Game Fish Nationals.

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

PORT EDWARD GAME FISH CLASSIC

3–4 MAY 2019

An awesome game fish competition hosted by the Marlin Ski-Boat Club. There are only 60 spots for anglers, with a max team size of 5 anglers and a skipper. Discover the Game Fish Classic.

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

ILTTA BILLFISH TOURNAMENT (INTERNATIONAL)

3–9 MAY 2020

Not within SA borders, but in Guatemala, the 80th ILTTA tournament is happening in May 2020. And you know that SADSAA is sending a stellar protea team to represent SA. Known for producing some exciting fishing in the bluest of blue waters, check out the ILTTA Billfish Tournament.

International Light Tackle Tournament Association | https://www.iltta.org/ | Guatemala 

EFSA EUROPEAN BIG GAME CHAMPIONSHIPS: BILLFISH TOURNAMENT (INTERNATIONAL)

11–14 MAY 2020

Probably one of the most exciting-sounding comps this month, the EFSA is holding their European Big Game Championships at Mindelo in Cape Vere, a beautiful Atlantic Ocean archipelago off the West Coast of Africa. And it’s a billfish tourney. SADSAA will be sending a protea team over to represent at the EFSA Big Game Championships

European Federation of Sea Anglers (EFSA) | http://efsafishing.org/ | Cape Verde

ZINKWAZI INTERCLUB

30–31 MAY 2019

Usually a very cool experience for the whole family. The Zinkwazi Interclub invites anglers from around the country, but the registration and prize giving days normally feature live music, dancing and good food, so this is one the whole family and enjoy together. And, if you’ve never been to this part of KZN (near the Tugela mouth between DBN and Richard’s Bay), it’s a good opportunity to come to see a clubhouse built right onto the beach (literally). Check out the Zinkwazi Interclub.

Zinkwazi SKi Boat Club | Zinkwazi Beach | 072 478 6392 | zinkskiboat@gmail.com

MAPELANE COUTA DERBY

30–31 MAY 2019

The second big couta challenge of the month. We’re back at Mapelane Ski-Boat Club at the end of May for the Mapelane Couta Derby.

Mapelane, St Lucia | 082 787 6005

GUINJATA BONANZA

31 MAY–5 JUNE 2020

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. And you can still enter at a late fee of R1100 per angler or R1500 per jet-ski. Watch the video and discover the 2019 Guinjata Bonanza.

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

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MORE UPCOMING FISHING COMPS

Also discover all this year’s big fishing competitions and fishing tournaments in June.

Take a look back at the 2019 SADSAA Tuna Nationals.

Also check out SA game fish captain Shane Dennis’s tips for making a couta trace.

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Soak in the warm Southern African Sun, the warm Port St Francis Hospitality and the warm Agulhas current. It’s time for The Tuna Challenge 2024 at the Port St Francis Ski Boat and Yacht Club.

Here’s everything you need to know: dates, times, launch sites, how to enter, prizes and who to contact…

The Tuna Challenge 2024 Prizes

There are fantastic prizes to be won at this year’s Tuna Challenge.

The Biggest Tuna will walk away with R132’000 worth of Suzuki 60 HP 4 Stroke power, and top boat of the competition landing an epic brand new 70 HP standard LS 4-stroke Yamaha outboard to the value of R125’000.

Tuna Challenge 2024 Dates and Times

The Tuna Challenge 2024 casts off at the Port St Francis Ski Boat and Yacht Club on the 25th of April. Registration will take place from 16h00 – 17h45, followed by the Skippers’ briefing at 18h00. The blessing of the fleet happens at 18h30 with the Auction of Boats at 19h00.

The best 3 days between the 26th and the 30th of April will be earmarked for fishing (weather permitting as per the weather committee). Fishing starts at 0630 each day, except if one of the fishing days fall on the 30th of April, the fishing starts at 06h00

Weigh-in:

Scales open for Weigh-in every day on the 3 fishing days for 90 minutes from 16h00 – 17h30 (26, 26, 28 & 29 April) and 15h00 – 16h30 on the 30th. 

The event ends on the 30th of April with the overall prizegiving and dinner taking place at The Links at 19h00.

Tuna Challenge 2024 Info

Entries for the Tuna Challenge 2024 already closed on 8 April 2024.

Entry fees are R950 per member and R1’300 for non-members. Junior entries are R500 for members and R600 for non-member juniors. 

Late Entry: Late entries are available at an additional R100 per entry, capped at 35 boats. 

Dinner is included in the entry fee, with limited additional tickets available for guests for R300.

Tuna Challenge 2024 Contact

The Tuna Challenge 2024 is hosted by the Port St Francis Ski Boat and Yacht Club (Triton Ave, St Francis Bay, 6312). 

If you still need any more info about this year’s comp please contact Richard at 082 990 7225, Ben at 071 883 3597 or email Laura at lauraleerobson01@gmail.com or laura@stfrancisyamaha.co.za. 

Also don’t forget to check out the Port St Francis Ski Boat and Yacht Club’s Facebook page or website to stay in the loop of the Tuna Challenge 2024 info.

Wishing all the Tuna Challenge 2024 anglers fine weather and tight lines.

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It’s promising to be bigger than ever it’s the 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic happening from the 13th to the 19th of April 2024 in Gordons Bay. And it’s all or nothing with only one angler to fight the fish for the full duration – we’re in for some epic battles between man and monster.

Here’s a little taste to get you fired up – check out the event promo video…

What’s up for grabs at the 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic?

With prizes to the value of over R500 000, including daily cash prizes for most released and heaviest bag, not to mention the Big One: R125’000 for the Heaviest Tuna, the 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic is guaranteed to offer 3 straight days of solid fishing.

2024 Airmar Offshore Classic Dates and Times

The 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic runs from the 13th to the 19th of April 2024. 

Registration Opens on 12 April and closes on 13 April at 17h00 with the official Opening Function taking place on the 13th of April.

The weather committee will advise on the best 3 fishing days – anywhere between the 14th and the 18th of April.

On Day 1 all vessels are to gather 1 Nautical Mile outside of the launching harbour at 5 AM for the blessing of the fleet and the official gun start of the 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic. Boom.

The remaining fishing days will kick off at 5 AM, with lines up at 4 PM. Scales open with weigh-in from 4 PM – 7 PM daily.

The 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic will host its Closing Function on the 19th of April 2024 to end this epic competition with the official prize giving. 

2024 Airmar Offshore Classic Info

Due to space constraints, this year’s comp is capped at 40 entrants.

There’s a ton of important info (rules, additional info etc) for both anglers and supporters on the Gordons Bay Boat Angling Club’s Facebook page, so go check it out and follow the page to stay up to date.

Important Contacts for the 2024 Airmar Offshore Classic

You can contact the amazing team at the Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club for any additional info and assistance. They’ll be sure to get you sorted.

Email: info@gbbac.co.za
Leonie Penninkhof: 079 516 9155
Philip van der Walt: 083 274 0534
Address: Breakwater Lane, Harbour Island, Gordon’s Bay, South Africa | Tel: 021 023 4921 

Tight lines to all competitors!

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Everything from the SADSAA nationals and internationals to Gamefish in Umhlanga and Bottomfish in Struisbaai… Here’s what we’re excited about in fishing tournaments this April 2020.

TUNA MASTERS – Hout Bay, Cape Town

21–25 APRIL 2024 – Exact Dates to Be Confirmed (Subject to Weather)

Hosted by the Atlantic Boat Club Hout Bay, The Tuna Masters Cape Town is a 4-day international fishing tournament encompassing all species of tuna, off Cape Town’s picturesque coast. 

Known for some all-round awesome fishing and for hauling in some big tuna this competition is not to be missed. Plus if you’re from out of town, the local fishing charter community of Hout Bay have got you covered with packages that include boat charters and accommodation, geared to get you on the water and fishing at this comp.

Head to the official Tuna Masters website or join the Atlantic Boat Club Facebook page for more and to get the dates once they’re finalised.

Atlantic Boat Club | Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806 | Mobile: +27 82 423 5979 | Email: info@atlanticboatclub.co.za

DURBAN SKI-BOAT CLUB INTERCLUB – Durban

12 April 2024

Durban Ski-Boat Club is one of the largest Ski Boat Clubs in the country. Although primarily a fishing club, it is also a great place for families to spend the weekend.

Durban Ski-Boat Club hosts the exciting Interclub this April, and is the lead-up to the big annual ski-boat festival coming up a little later in April.

With Couta, Tuna, Dorado and a few Snoek spotted around, you’re bound to reel in something awesome. 

Head over to the Durban Ski-Boat Club website and Facebook page to stay up to date.

Durban Ski Boat Club | 1 Mahatma Gandi Rd, Durban | 031 030 0190 or WhatsApp+27 63 885 0279 | admin@dsbc.co.za 

Gordon’s Bay OFFSHORE CLASSIC 2024 – Gordon’s Bay

13th – 19th April 2024

Hosted by the Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club this year’s Offshore Classic might just be the biggest offshore event in Africa. With the Best 3 fishing days to be hand-picked and R500’000 in prizes, we’re in for some epic fishing.

With some big Yellow, Big Eye, Bluefin and Longfin Tuna up for grabs, as well as some other game fish species allowed, there’s something for everyone at the Gordon’s Bay Offshore Classic.

Don’t forget to follow the Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club’s Facebook page to stay in the know.

Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club | Breakwater Lane, Harbour Island, Gordon’s Bay | Phone 079 516 9155 or 021 023 4921 | Email: info@gbbac.co.za

SADSAA GAME FISH NATIONALS

17 – 21 April 2024

Get ready for the next instalment of the SADSAA’s Game Fish Nationals. Nothing but open waters and pure competitive fishing as the best of the best gather for the nationals at the Umhlanga Ski Boat Club this year. 

All fishing is done in accordance with IGFA and SADSAA rules, which are quite strict and precise, and only those anglers nominated by their provinces will participate. 

Remember to check out the Umhlanga Sk-Boat Club’s official Website and Facebook page for all the info you might need.

Umhlanga Ski Boat Club | 75 Twilight Drive, Umhalnga Rocks, South Africa | 084 440 8882 | infoursbc@gmail.com

SADSAA Council Meeting

21 April 2024 

The South African Deep Sea Angling Association is the representative body for South African Anglers and will be holding its council meeting on the 21st of April 2024 from 6 PM – 10 PM at the SADSAA Offices.

Check out the SADSAA website, and Facebook page for more or email info@sadsaa.co.za.  

PORT ST FRANCIS TUNA CHALLENGE

25 – 30 APRIL 2024

With this year’s 1st place winner for biggest Tuna walking away with a Suzuki DF60A  valued at R132’000, you can be sure that the competition at the Port St Francis Bay Ski-Boat and Yacht Club’s Tuna Challenge will be bigger than ever. 

Get all the important info about The Tuna Challenge. Or follow the Port St Francis Bay Ski-Boat and Yacht Club’s Website and Facebook page.

Port St Francis Ski-Boat and Yacht Club | 087 138 0609 | info@sfb-skiboatclub.co.za

THE DURBAN SKI-BOAT CLUB FESTIVAL

26 – 28 April 2024 

Hosted by the Durban Ski-Boat Club the Annual DSBC Festival is back. 250 boats, 700 anglers and the Heaviest Cuda winning the Prize (a Seacat 565 & trailer valued at R850’000) get ready for an absolute smorgasbord of fishing adventures.

Check out the Durban Ski-Boat Club website and Facebook page for more.

Durban Ski Boat Club | 1 Mahatma Gandi Rd, Durban | 031 030 0190 or WhatsApp+27 63 885 0279 | admin@dsbc.co.za 

SADSAA BOTTOMFISH NATIONALS

27th April – 1st May 2024

SA’s best of the best in bottom fishing are making their way down to the Southernmost Angling Club in Africa for SADSAA’s 2024 bottom-fishing nationals. Join the Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club for this 6kg line class comp which promises to be a beautiful adventure. 

Head on over to the Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club’s Facebook page for more info.

Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club | Hoofweg, Struibaai | 076 191 3744 | gonefishing@suidpuntdiepseehengelklub.co.za 

SADSAA BOTTOMFISH INTERNATIONALS

27th April – 1st May 2024

At the same time, the Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club will also host the Bottomfish Internationals, with Anglers from around the world heading to Struisbaai to show off their fishing skills to walk away with bragging rights and some Gold, Silver and Bronze wear for both Top Teams and Top Skipper. 

Keep up-to-date by following the Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club’s Facebook page for more info.

Suidpunt Deep Sea Angling Club | Hoofweg, Struibaai | 076 191 3744 | gonefishing@suidpuntdiepseehengelklub.co.za 

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THE RICHARDS BAY BONANZA

10–12 APRIL 2020

A unique fishing competition that’s open to almost all classes of fishing, from true deep sea to bay fishing, from bottom fish to game and even sailfish – not to mention jetty fishing for the young ones. Very popular among KZN locals, entries are open to all anglers – and there are usually some nice prizes up for grabs, not to mention freebies with your entry. It’s a big community affair, too. Check out the Richard’s Bay Fishing Bonanza.

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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MORE UPCOMING FISHING COMPS

Check out the lekker size tuna that won Team Viskoors the Covid 19 Tuna Bonanza in Gordon’s Bay.

Also discover all this year’s big fishing competitions, angling events in May and fishing tournaments in June. See all the ski-boat clubs in Natal.

Also check out SA game fish captain Shane Dennis’s tips for making a couta trace.

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NEW: CUSTOM-BUILT FLAMINGO CABIN CRUISERS

Check out the four awesome new cabin boat models available from our showroom: Discover Flamingo boats.

ALL NEW BOATS

Plus: Deep sea, ski-boat, river or cabin cruisers: See all our custom-built new boats. And discover everything we’ve repowered, refitted, refurbed and all new launches + their motors, all under our collective of boats.

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THE PURSUIT OF AWESOME

Legend also has it that most boats run better under Suzuki power. Discover it for yourself among these Suzuki outboards.

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