Author Topic: Shelly Beach Ski Boat Festival 2014 - 1st-5th July (Read 14719 times)

Bwana · « **on:** June 17, 2014, 11:23:47 AM »

As winter settles in on the KZN South Coast the countdown is in full swing for the 2014 Mallards Mercury Shelly Beach Ski Boat Festival which will take place from the 2^nd to the 5^th of July. This popular deep-sea angling event is a showcase of some of SA’s biggest names in angling, attracting anglers from all over the country all competing for the grand prize for the heaviest game fish. This year’s event boasts some exciting changes and spectacular prizes. Once again the first prize is a magnificent Cobra Cat 630 with two 115Hp Mercury four stroke motors, sponsored by stalwart sponsors Mallards Marine and Mercury Marine South Africa. There are many additional prizes including resort holidays, tackle, electronic equipment and much more. This year the main event will literally be hosted in the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club’s back yard! To commemorate the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club’s 40^th anniversary the whole event will be run on the Club’s grounds in a large Bedouin-style marquee and the main clubhouse building. “This will undoubtedly increase the excitement and atmosphere of this year’s event as the launches, weigh-in and evening entertainment will be concentrated around the main Club facilities” said Anton Gets, Commodore of the Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club. The event is open to launching from Durban through to Port Edward, covering a very productive section of our coast line and anything is possible! Entries are still open so contact Brenda at the Shelly Beach Ski Boat club on 039-3151476 or shellyp@venturenet.co.za for more information about this great angling festival.

Winners of the 2013 Ski Boat Festival – Team Tom Buoy with the main prize of the Cobra Cat 630 ski boat for their 28,6kg Yellowfin Tuna!

Bwana · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2014, 11:24:50 AM »

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Kegan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2014, 02:37:22 PM »

Thanks Mark, Glad its back in a tent and close to the club..should be another awesome comp!

Bwana · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:18:49 AM »

Right, things kick off tomorrow night at the Shelly Ski Boat Club, the tent is up and the place is looking great! Take a look at what's floating in the swimming pool........ first of its kind Cobra Cat 630 Centre Consol! What a beauty and a great first prize for this great event!

Hammer · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:22:14 AM »

Good luck and tight lines to all our UA member fishing this one. Enjoy it boy's.

L Hooker · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:47:33 AM »

Must have been interesting getting that boat in the pool? Good luck to all UA anglers participating

Bwana · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2014, 05:51:58 AM »

Yesterday saw a couple of nice fish come out with leading fish so far a 30kg Couta, followed by a 28kg yellowfin. We had a tough day yesterday plagued with engine trouble that has forced us to swap boats for day 2. We did manage two yellowfin of 14 and 15 kgs. Today we hope for more fishing time and less fixing time!

Shaun17 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2014, 06:24:38 AM »

Quote from: Bwana on July 03, 2014, 05:51:58 AM

Yesterday saw a couple of nice fish come out with leading fish so far a 30kg Couta, followed by a 28kg yellowfin. We had a tough day yesterday plagued with engine trouble that has forced us to swap boats for day 2. We did manage two yellowfin of 14 and 15 kgs. Today we hope for more fishing time and less fixing time!

You should've given me a shout boet, would've made a plan to get the Scouse down there for you

CLS · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2014, 06:35:09 AM »

Quote from: Bwana on July 03, 2014, 05:51:58 AM

Yesterday saw a couple of nice fish come out with leading fish so far a 30kg Couta, followed by a 28kg yellowfin. We had a tough day yesterday plagued with engine trouble that has forced us to swap boats for day 2. We did manage two yellowfin of 14 and 15 kgs. Today we hope for more fishing time and less fixing time!

Wow those are nice fish, pity about the motor troubles, what was the problem ???

lebaka · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2014, 07:48:00 AM »

Kegan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2014, 10:49:13 AM »

goodluck gents...get that donkey

maganything · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2014, 11:11:16 AM »

is that fransoir from the boat bluetooth with that couta??

seekat · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:24:44 PM »

Good luck Bwana, hope you get a fat one today!

REEFMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:15:31 PM »

Mark got a nice fat Tuna on live Mackie about 30 minutes ago!!

SAfish · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:19:50 PM »

Great catch, go Mark!

Seventenths · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:21:24 PM »

Nice!!!

Shaun17 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:23:14 PM »

You biscuit!!!! Awesome stuff

FFF · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:23:58 PM »

Well done Mark. Now to find his big brother.

Hammer · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2014, 01:42:42 PM »

Well done Mark, now we just need pic's of the winning fish mate.

Umpa Lumpa · « **Reply #19 on:** July 04, 2014, 08:41:26 AM »

Well done Mark!!!

Any news after day 2? anyone?