Wednesday 14 February – Valentine’s Day

The weather and sea conditions were perfect and the anglers had high expectations of getting their coveted marlin. But it was not to be and all had to be satisfied with catching fish for the Calcutta. I just took a few photos of the boats in the harbour as they came back from sea.

Click on the first photograph to see the slide show.

As it was Valentine’s Day today the staff were dressed in red and a few hearts were decorating the clubhouse. The fishermen were treated to the most delicious fish soup and swordfish for mains. Because it was Valentine’s Day dessert was red velvet cupcakes.

Those who committed misdemeanors had to take snuff and down a strafdop which gave everybody a good laugh and the guys (and one girl) were great sports about it all.

Naughty Jared from Kinda Magic stole a flag from outside the clubhouse! But he brought it back.

I’m not sure what Grant did but he head to sniff the snuff!

Hannis of Mojo overslept and made his crew late!

Poor Jacques from Mojo was accused by his crew of being a terrible skipper. Sorry Jacques – these guys just don’t appreciate you!

Apparently, Nick from My Way forgot how to fish? I’m not sure what that was all about!

Andrew on Gwaza was reprimanded for his inadequate radio. Perhaps it’s time to visit Suidpunt Marine to order a new one?

Nic from My Way had a lucky escape – he was not present to receive his punishment so Tammy (a girl angler!) took it on the chin for him! How’s that for supporting your teammates!

For some reason, the whole of Team Maverick was made to sniff and down a dop. It was something to do with them all being full of it or talking nonsense?

Apologies if I have the actual crimes wrong – it’s not easy keeping up with the comments while taking photos and keeping pace with what’s going on.

Then there was the presentation of prizes for the daily Calcutta. 

Name and Boat	Weight of Fish
Andrew Pawson (Multi)	9.8kg Yellowtail
Eugene Terblanche (Indigo)	7.62kg Yellowtial
Ivaan de Jager (Multi)	7.62kg Yellowtail
Gawie Bruwer (Indigo)	6.46 Yellowtail
Henk Ackerman (Multi)	5.2kg Yellowtail
Serge Wessels (indigo)	5.1kg Yellowtail
Ben Johnson (Sea Cat)	3.6kg Yellowtail
Simon Lowe (My Way)	3.08kg Yellowtail

The weather for the next few days does not look promising so the boats may not be able to go out again. But the fun will continue at the evening functions. Below is a slide show of everybody enjoying the camaraderie.