Arthur Gouldens catamaran, Alley Cat, was one of the first five true ski-boats in False Bay, seen here returning from a fishing trip with Arthur at the helm, Allen Sandell to the right and Piet Brink in the background. The name of the partly hidden angler is not known.
Brian Grobbler doing sea trials with his new boat off Simonstown. The boat was powered by a 40hp and a 9hp Johnson motor.
ing in False Bay. Sometimes up to 100 boats are launched in a day, and although the applicable fees provide a basic income, there are many downsides necessitating very careful management. Fortunately the chairman of the SA Commercial Linefish Association,Wally Croome, is also a CBSC member and a good relationship has been maintained between the different parties. Averting the looting of their property and equipment by the notorious Cape Point baboon troops is just one of many tasks the CBSC committee regularly take in their stride — it’s all in a day’s work to keep their members happy, smiling and fishing! Fully aware that we live in a rapidly changing world, the CBSC’s management concluded that the future of the club does not reside in pure ski-boat activities. Everything is destined to change, and they are in the process of aligning their structures to incorporate paddleski, wetbike/jetski and spearfishing anglers as well, another step in ensuring that they maintain the leading edge in the sportfishing arena in the Cape. For further up to date information on the club visit their website <www.capeboatand skiboatclub.co.za> or visit their Facebook page (Cape Boat and Ski Boat Club). 78 • SKI-BOAT January/February 2016