Thursday 26 February 2026

The contest between the Weather Gods and the Weather Committee continued today. The Weather Committee did not give up without a fight. They offered the gods a compromise – We’ll send the boats out for just a little while and if you insist on being nasty we’ll call them in at your bidding. The Weather Gods agreed and when they saw how determined the anglers were to stay out there all day, they held off the stormy weather and let them play till lines up at 16:00.
The day at sea might not have produced the coveted marlin but at least they had fun pursuing the lesser species and enjoying the comeraderie of fellow anglers.

The evening function brought on the usual fun of disciplining those who dared to do mischievious deeds and get caught! Some of the charges are of course totally trumped up but others are well deserved! The case of the missing fire extinguisher was solved and the pretty little culprits appropriately dealt with! But to be fair, the wee lasses did return it before a potential fire raged through the clubhouse! Andrew Davidson who Andrew always addresses with a line from Billy Joel’s Piano Man – Davy who is still in the navy and he probably will be for life, was presented with a 20 year year Marlin Shirt as he has participated in every tournament since its inception. But that did not get him off taking a straf sniff and dop for some trumped up charge!

The big event of the week though, was the Wine Auction. Every year at TOMT wine and occosionally other donated items are put up for auction to raise funds for Suidpunt Diepsee Hengeklub. The club generously offers their facility for TOMT and Marinda and her team work tirelessly to see that all goes well. This evening the anglers showed their appreciation by generousy bidding on the excellent wines donated by FPM Suppliers. Thank you Jacque van Niekerk!

Friday 27 February 2026
The Weather Committee had no opposition from the Weather Gods today and the boats went out. Tonight is the final function and prize-giving. Watch this space for all the results.