Frustration

Is that a look of utter frustration or what? The weather off the Natal Coast just does not seem to be giving Spearos any opportunities. I was chatting to one of my dive buddies down on the far South Coast and the conditions are foul. So spending the last weekend going through and packing my gear with every good intention of diving this coming weekend has proved an utter waste. I suppose I will have to check the boat and possibly look at fitting the new Humminbird Side Imaging Fishfinder. That will at least mean the weekend will not be wasted.

What do you do when you are going diving? Do you have a list that you work from? I am paying more attention to lists to avoid the inevitable disappointment and frustration when unpacking and finding something missing. I use a list for all the gear on my boat and a list for my spearfishing gear. The next is to get a list together for preparing fish i.e. sharp knives, olive oil and so on. At this point the thought of fresh fish seems a long way off.

Ready to go Spearfishing

I have not been into the ocean since competing at the Sodwana Gamefish Challenge and am starting to experience withdrawal symptoms. I need a frequent exposure to seawater otherwise I become ratty and unpleasant.

The only consolation and it is a small consolation, is that the weather has been really unpleasant on the Natal coast recently. I have visited several sites and blogs lamenting the poor conditions. I certainly am looking forward to getting back into the ocean. Looks like the Natal Trials are going ahead today at the Bluff. The results are going to be quite interesting. I know of some Spearo's who have been putting in serious training for these trials.

My spearfishing network includes one of the divers selected to trial for the South African Team and I am keen to get out with him in the trial area and get in some deep diving.

If you are a new Spearo just starting out or an experienced Spearo looking to sharpen up consider contacting Gletwyn Rubidge. I have been finding his mentoring program very interesting and helpful. The results still need to be determined in the sea. On the subject of Spearfishing sites, look at my site on www.squidoo.com/Underwater_Hunting/.