28 replies to this topic

[Drew]

Jean, I've been waiting for that. Survival of the fittest, dude! And why aren't you back in EC or KZN doing round 3? There are still sards there!

I was told that bird took off after Peshak harassed it, so it can't be all that terminal. Maybe we'll see it next year and he'll bring some buddies to look for me for payback!

You really should start using your new Mac with CS5 to color correct and copyright your photos. I don't want my 7 min C1 Pro demo @ Wakame to be wasted

[Mary Malloy]

Am I allowed to ask?

Which operators should people go with?

Mary

Edited by Mary Malloy, 30 August 2010 - 03:05 PM.

[edmond320]

Hi Drew,
Your report is just amazing, thank you for all the information !!
Is 24-31 July 2011 too late for the Sardine Run??
Did you heard any comment from Ocean Adventurer Sardine Run trip ?
Thank you !!

Regards
Edmond Chan

[Drew]

Edmond
As I said already, I've never been on that boat for the sardines. Been on a similar trimaran, I think it's the same one since we went on a cruise to Robben Island. Can't remember really. AFAIK, the Ocean Adventurer never went as far north as where we were this year. I was told (so this is hearsay) that they weren't in East London either. I think I remember seeing the boat way back in 2008 but only briefly. I personally would not like to be on a boat on the Wild Coast when the big oceanic swells meet the wrong wind. In my limited experience, the sardines are not as easily trackable as it's made out to be.

As for dates, anyone who tells you a certain time is the best is either a fortune teller or "mistaken." As this year has proven since action started 1st week of June and sporadically continued through till Aug, there is no exact best "window." It merely depends on what you are looking for and how lucky you are on conditions and whether nature wants to play.

More pics in these galleries:

http://wetpixel.com/...showtopic=37623

http://wetpixel.com/...showtopic=36719

[edmond320]

Hi Drew,
Thanks for your reply and advise.

Edmond

[Scubaskeeter]

Drew, an outstanding report and beautiful images, thanks! I appreciate your efforts at scientific collaboration and the goal of preserving this unique phenomenon. Keep up the good work!

Best regards,
Scott

[Steve Douglas]

An absolute excellent report. This is one of the few dives I have not done and hope it is in my future.
Steve

[segal3]

Drew, I think I missed the report when first posted, but this is a fantastic recording of the Ocean Safari. Unabashedly bumping this back to the top .

[Drew]

Just a year late Matt!