Author Topic: UA October 2014 Inhaca Offshore Gathering: 8th Oct - 13th Oct (Read 51247 times)

iNdlovu · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2014, 07:29:47 PM »

Skippers and Boats
- iNdlovu - Fishin' for Reel
- Hammer - Hammered
- Peter Gordon - Seaducer (TBC)
- Shag - Shag & Release (TBC)
- Mr Ace Craft (TBC)
- lebaka -Jampacked (TBC)
- Kona - Wet N' Wild (TBC)
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iNdlovu · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2014, 04:06:35 PM »

Just a memory jog.....has anybody given more thought to this one?

iNdlovu · « **Reply #22 on:** June 07, 2014, 12:57:30 PM »

It is time to start chatting to your respective governments and or finance ministers and let them know of your plans. The longer you wait the harder it is to get the nod.
Let's firm up and get rid of the TBC's
So far we are looking like this:

Skippers and Boats
- iNdlovu - Fishin' for Reel
- Hammer - Hammered
- L Hooker - L Hooker 3
- John F - Maximvs ?
- Peterblace - Maguro?
- Peter Gordon - Seaducer (TBC)
- Shag - Shag & Release (TBC)
- Mr Ace Craft (TBC)
- lebaka -Jampacked (TBC)
- Kona - Wet N' Wild (TBC) Buffalo
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TBC = To be Confirmed

C'mon you KZN guys, it is only 599 kilometers to Maputo from Durban via Swaziland.

Peter Gordon · « **Reply #23 on:** June 07, 2014, 03:18:50 PM »

Hi Tony,
What do you say would be the approximate cost for 4 anglers on my boat to be part of this, all inclusive. I'd have to go and fetch my boat at St. Lucia so it's a hell of a track as I will have to go fetch the boat, go through Swaziland and drop the boat off again in St. Lucia and then back home. I would really love to do this trip but I need to be able to give costs to prospective crew.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #24 on:** June 07, 2014, 07:56:14 PM »

OK, below are the costs for each boat. Take note that there is a fair amount of paperwork that needs to be taken care of and if we all ask very nicely, maybe peterblace can sort things for us before we get there.
In addition I would advise everyone to take as much food as you can, although you can buy meals at the camp, it is certainly not cheap, nor is the booze. There is a self catering kitchen hut for our use with a fridge, deepfreeze, gas stove and kettle, plus pots and pans. There is also a braai for that special wors and steaks.
The costs of boat launching is for Clube Naval, but Prego used Escola Nautica at just about half the price.
I'll try and break it down as much as possible.

Accommodation is R250 pppn x 5 nights = R1250 pp = R5000 for 4 people
Sea worthy & skippers (thanks to Pedro) = R1000
Fishing Licences = R150 pp = R600 for 4
Clube Naval Boat & Skipper Launch Fees = R300
Passenger launch Fees = R33 pp = R133 for 4 people
Trailer parking fees = R166 per day x 5 = R834
Boat Gilly on Inhaca = R100 per day = R500 for 5 days

You need to take everything across on your boat and take as much fuel as possible. You can get fuel on the island, but it is of dubious quality, although we did not have a problem in March, Richard (Kona) had a hiccup with plugged jets on one motor.
OK, so without your food, booze and fuel it comes to R8,364 per boat or R2,091 per person for a crew of 4. Not bad for 5 days fishing in paradise.

As said above the items in green can almost be halved if we launch at Escola Nautica and your vehicle is also parked inside the grounds whereas it has to be parked outside the club at Clube Naval although it is very safe there, just ask Prego

You will need a bit of spending money for an outing to the restaurant on Inhaca and then there is also bait to be purchased.

As far as fuel is concerned, I used just short of 25 litres per side to get across to the island and then about 40 litres per side per day in hauling out to the grounds, trolling quite a bit and back to camp. That on 60 hp 2 strokes.

I hope this helps. If I've forgotten anything just shout

Hammer · « **Reply #25 on:** June 07, 2014, 09:18:30 PM »

Thank you for the detailed break down Tony

I am definitely in for this one.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #26 on:** June 07, 2014, 09:29:08 PM »

Good man Mike.

I forgot one small cost and that is island tax, but I can't remember how much it was. I know it was quite small, maybe one of the other guys will remember.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2014, 08:51:24 AM »

Quote from: Peter Gordon on June 07, 2014, 03:18:50 PM

Hi Tony,
What do you say would be the approximate cost for 4 anglers on my boat to be part of this, all inclusive. I'd have to go and fetch my boat at St. Lucia so it's a hell of a track as I will have to go fetch the boat, go through Swaziland and drop the boat off again in St. Lucia and then back home. I would really love to do this trip but I need to be able to give costs to prospective crew.

I would also worry about the Ford doing that distance

But seriously, Prego did it in march when he picked Ocean Hunter up in Balito and went back via Balito.
To quote Nike, "Just Do It"

iNdlovu · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2014, 09:01:16 AM »

Please will someone remind me to contact the Tipo Tinto distillers and tell them to stock up to cater for the dreaded Hammer.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #29 on:** June 08, 2014, 11:32:38 AM »

Bad news, Greg (Shag) can't make it......too much on his plate at that time.

Skippers and Boats
- iNdlovu - Fishin' for Reel
- Hammer - Hammered
- L Hooker - L Hooker 3
- John F - Maximvs ?
- Peterblace - Maguro?
- Peter Gordon - Seaducer (TBC)
- Mr Ace Craft (TBC)
- lebaka -Jampacked (TBC)
- Kona - Wet N' Wild (TBC) Buffalo

Hammer · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2014, 08:40:33 AM »

Goooood Mooooring Gents, It's time to wake up this sleeping monster

Lets get this trip up and running. It's around 4 months away and there are things to sort out, plans to be made and a little TA to deal with.

So who is coming along boys ??

iNdlovu · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2014, 09:19:23 AM »

Skippers and Boats
- iNdlovu - Fishin' for Reel
- Hammer - Hammered
- L Hooker - L Hooker 3
- John F - Maximvs ?
- Peterblace - Maguro?
- Mr Ace Craft (TBC)
- lebaka -Jampacked (TBC)
- Kona - Wet N' Wild (TBC) Buffalo

At this point Peter has had to pull out, but we're still hoping that the situation will change.

L Hooker · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2014, 10:02:10 AM »

Very keen for this one! still need to confirm with the missus, so will start the lengthy negotiations might just get her to come along as well!

Hammer · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2014, 10:07:04 AM »

You can do it water boy, family is more than welcome mate.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2014, 11:42:15 PM »

Good man Sheldon, get talking Bud. It would be nice to have some families there, might keep some of the boys in line.

C'mon guys, is this not a good time and trip to break the winter inactivity.

So far we only have 2 boats fully confirmed.
- Hammer
- iNdlovu

The following are probables
- L Hooker
- peterblace
- John F

The maybe's
- lebaka
- Kona

Isi, Paulo, Johnny Nitro, Kona and others, it's time to join in.

Prego · « **Reply #35 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:27:58 AM »

Guys I'm out unfortunately with no public holidays to work with also a factor is I believe its a few weeks to early with water temps below 24c but I hope I'm wrong and you guys nail the fish. Ps play hard

and fish harder

Hammer · « **Reply #36 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:43:53 PM »

Paulo... BOET......... don't you know that the 9th of October is National Deep Sea Fisherman's day!

There also going to be a heat wave, stating on the 1st of October so the water will be over the 24c mark.

Now if you take all that into consideration, you better be there mate.

Prego · « **Reply #37 on:** July 09, 2014, 09:47:44 AM »

Quote from: Hammer on July 07, 2014, 09:43:53 PM

Paulo... BOET......... don't you know that the 9th of October is National Deep Sea Fisherman's day!

There also going to be a heat wave, stating on the 1st of October so the water will be over the 24c mark.

Now if you take all that into consideration, you better be there mate.

Is this that heat wave you mentioned

brrrrrrrr

Hammer · « **Reply #38 on:** July 09, 2014, 09:52:00 AM »

Look on the bright side Paulo

, it can only get warmer mate.

iNdlovu · « **Reply #39 on:** July 09, 2014, 11:03:41 AM »

Especially on Inhaca