Once upon a time in the charming Algoa Bay, a quirky little industry emerged, setting sail on the tides of change and leaving a trail of ink and laughter in its wake. The chokka (calamari) fishing industry, often overlooked in the grand scheme of maritime tales, has a story as rich and flavorful as a well-seasoned calamari dish. Ink-spiring Beginnings Legend has it that the chokka fishing industry sprouted from the ink-black depths of Algoa Bay, where the elusive chokka, a species of … [Read more...] about The Quirky Rise of Chokka Fishing in Algoa Bay
Chokka
A Chokka Day
On 26/12/2019 at 12:05 pm, Rainer skippered the Expert Tours Vessel and excited Guests on a Whale and Dolphin spotting trip to Cape Recife, leaving from GQDSAC at 12:05 pm. In the rising wind we elected to motor our along the beachfront and then poke our heads out the Bay to see the conditions. Bumpy seas and rising winds resulted in a poor day for dolphin and whale sightings. BUT - we did get to see a fleet of Choka Boats reeling the calamari in whilst a seal joined in the feast - it … [Read more...] about A Chokka Day
