A Day In The Life Of A Snoek Fisherman

By Padriac Gerety
I awoke at 4:30, my body protesting the lack of sleep. I was up at this uncivilized hour, long before the sun lazily crept above the horizon, because today was the day of the long awaited Snoek Derby.
Though tired, I was excited because despite my inexperience, Captain Plaatje of the Fulmar agreed [...]

Snoek Derby 2009

A jewel in the calendar of Namibia, the 2009 Snoek Derby was a roaring occasion. On the 23rd May several little boats took to the water and headed out to sea in an attempt to hunt and kill as many fish as they could. Crew members ranged from experienced fishermen to complete novices, from the [...]