November 2009 Newsletter

In This Edition

Xfin Winner
Win a Speargun
Letter from the Editor
Spearfishing Competition
Underwater Hockey News
SAUFF NEWS
Join spearbook

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Mag Month
by Chris Coates - Editor Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine
Spring is normally the time of the year around SA when the diving potential is there but the conditions are just miserable! This spring is no exception, but it seems every one is waking up from their winter hibernation and getting ready for the summer.

The Underwater hockey guys have a big meet in a month, the inland freediving guys have started to venture back to their deep holes, and the coastal boys are gearing up for when the wind stops.

Back at USM HQ its been busy busy as well, the mag is coming together well, we have some ready world class articles and even some great give away's. The buy in from the advertisers has been very encouraging, their support and interest in the future of diving in SA is amazing even in these tough times.

This newsletter announces the winner of the X-fin draw, and a new competition. Rabitech have given USM 3 guns to give away, so we are going to reward the the South African guys who participate on spearbook the most. Just a small thank you to you guys for getting involved.

And lastly this is mag month!

Thanks for joining the Breathless Adventure!

Coatesman

Spearfishing Competition

Cape Boat & Skiboat Club 41st International

USM was invited to the Cape to join some of the spearo's down there, who were diving in a skiboat competition. I know this is a bizarre thought, but some how the divers down there have forged a relationship with the skiboat guys and now they have climbed out of the trenches called a truce.
The word truce is really the wrong word, they are working together to organise and make events and competitions work for both the spearo's and fishermen.

The Cape boat & Skiboat Club have an annual tuna comp every year and this year they invited a a boat of spearo's to take part. The comp is by invitation only and also counts towards national selection for the fisherman. So it is no 'Mickey Mouse Comp' , and to be part of this was an honor and a privilege.

Some of the Spearo's involved in organising the event.
From Left - Louis Hattingh, Ryan Nienaber, AJ Rabie, Mossie, Stephan Giffiths
- Front Craig Haggen

We were given a weeks window opportunity to get on the water. The previous week saw a number of boats getting loads of good fish so every one had high expectations. The Cape of Storms lived up her name and it was took 5 days to get a gap to get to sea., and even then it was still quiet bumpy. Every thing looked good the water temp was right, but the fish however did not get the memo and were of else were.
Our boat managed to get on Longfin on the first day but we just did not come right on the second day. Overall even the fisherman did badly, and between 12 boats split between the provincial and club teams only 2 Yellow fin Tuna came out.

Steven Griffiths our boats Captain did us proud by getting a fish.

Even tho there weren't loads of fish the event was first class, and very well organised from breakfasts every morning to the guys launching the boats. It seriously sets a different standard as far as competitions go for the spearo's.
The guys are already talking about including more boats for next years comp, as well as setting up a Tuna spearfishing comp along the same lines in the near future. This from what I hear will be a premium event for South African spearfishing, and something we will be watching very closely.

Lets hope this serves as an inspiration to other fishing communities, I know it inspired me!

Chris Coates

The Xfins Winner Is!

Ten guys from were chosen from the initial subscribers of the Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine and then were set the task of writing a funny story. 7 guys rose to to the challenge and submitted stories, some were very very funny, one made me cry!
To make it fair we let you the USM reader decide which story you liked by voting. This the result as of the evening of Sunday 31st.

1. Pink Froggy Fins - Dylan Banwell
2. Snoek Kakaap and one fin - Sven Arro
3. What are friends for. York Lawrence

Dylan Banwell earns himself a set of Xfin Blades.
Sven and York are runners up and each get a copy of 'In Search of Good Times' DVD.

Well Done guys!

Underwater Hockey Inter club Tournament 2009
hosted by Orca Under Water Hockey Club

Date and Venue
Place SE2 Public Swimming Pool 26 °43'25.94"S,27 °50'40.83"E
Vanderbijlpark
Date
25-28 November 2009
Contact persons
All queries must be directed to
Marius de Wet Cell +27 (0)82 899 5770
Jaques vd Merwe Cell +27 (0)79 891 6065
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Entry Fees
Individual fees Senior Players R450
Junior Players R350
Club fees Breakage deposit R500
Refereeing deposit R500
SAUWHF Affiliation R200
The entry fee includes a tournament t-shirt,final function ticket and SAUWHF
affiliation fee of R200 for Snr and R100 for Jnr players.
A limited number of extra t-shirts and final function tickets will be available
during the tournament.

Win a Rabitech Stealth Pro Speargun

Here at Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine we are always looking for ways to get you guys some free stuff, and while I was down in the Cape Louis Hattingh from Rabitech offered some guns as a promotion. I gladly accepted the offer and now can make good on my promise to reward the guys who have been participating in the forums and on spearbook.

I asked Louis what was so special about the new 'PRO' version of the already popular Stealth Speargun. This is what he had to say,
"The new Stealth PRO is going to be a WINNER!!! We made a few improvements on the gun from the old Stealth model:
1.) The Stealth grip is make of Glass Filled Nylon. It is much stronger than the old material.
2.) The line release is now made of S/S and not plastic.
3.) The sear is solid S/S and not made of a plate S/S.
4.) The barrel attachment of the grip is re-enforced and can not break.
5.) On the Ali barrels we made a new round barrel from high Marine Grade Aluminum. It is very strong.
6.) We are fitting a new plastic rail on top of the barrel. It slides into the barrel to give to perfect accuracy.
7.) Most important: We kept the price the same as on the older model!

Rabitech has give USM 3 guns to give away ..Nice*
So this is how we are going to do this - First things first we need to reward the chap you has been on the ball. Here is a screen shot of the list as it stands today.

So our first winner is York Lawrence!

Who will be the next chap to get the next Rabitech Stealth Pro speargun?
We will recalculate the number of posts made in November, and you could stand the chance to win your self a brand new speargun.

There are some rules: -

• No Spamming and useless posts. If your Karma drops because guys think you are pulling the ring out of the jol, you will be disqualified.
• This opportunity is only open to USM subscribers in South Africa
• USM will take care to ensure that the judging and issuing of prizes is fair & honest, and the judges decision is final.

You will need to be a registered member of spearbook. If you are not a registered member of spearbook please go to the links below and get connected!

JOIN spearbook! Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine has upgraded the typical information type forum and given it new functionality similar to that of facebook. Now you can interact with members, keep your own brag album. Form groups and keep every one up to date with functions and events. The launch of spearbook is another major ground breaking milestone for the Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine team and all of South Africa's Apnea enthusiasts.

spearbook with it's many extensive categories, amazing network abilities, and access to the ever growing Ultimate Spearfishing Magazine data base, spearbook is set to become South Africa's premium web resource for spearo's and freedivers alike. Win a Rabitech Stealth Pro Speargun - Login and Join spearbook NOW - Click Here

African Spearfishing Diaries Launch

The long awaited African Spearfishing Diaries Vol2 has arrived.The first public launches happen this week in Durban, and is something not to be missed!! USM got a sneak peak this weekend, and this a film is a keeper for your collection. If you enjoyed the first one, well Vol2 takes underwater filming to another level. DVD's will go on sale at a reduced price to those at the launch so get to the following venues:

• DUC - Thursday 5th November - 6:30pm
• Salt Rock Spearfishing Club - Friday 6th November - 6:30pm
• UKZN - Thursday 12th November - 6:30pm

Contact Barret Harvey for more info : 072 207 4272

SAUFF NEWS
by Iain Ewing- SAUFF

We are having a SAUFF meeting on the 13th of November. We have a massive amount to get sorted at this meeting. Until then the only SAUFF news is that there is, is that we start Natal trials, which is SAUFF endorsed. See below for details.

Natal Spear Fishing Trail Dates

DATE AREA
14 November 2009 - Westbrook to Umhloti
5 December 2009 - Rocky Bay to Scottburgh
30 January 2010 - Bluff to Toti
20 February 2010 - Hibberdene area
13 March 2010 - Off Durban

This is subject to conditions. Area may be moved or postponed and reserve dates to be decided depending availability of divers.

The Entrance Fee for trials is R400.00. To enter contact Iain Ewing 0824592812.

Till next month, dive hard and spread love. Get your slack diving mates hooked up with a
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