CLUB 15 BILL & GAME FISHING TIPS & GENERAL INFORMATION.

DESTINATION ADDRESS / LUGGAGE LABELNAME: CLUB 15, PLOT 18, (c/o Fisherman’s Retreat (Lindstrom)) Watamu, KenyaClub Cell No: Kenya 00254 73482 9042 Email to:- oceansps@africaonline.co.ke (Include your own cell number. Include your permanent address on the reverse side)NB: Clearly identify all luggage pieces individually with the above details. Be sure to take a spare set of clothes, medication and toiletries in your hand luggage in case it goes astray. If you are taking your own rods on the airlines, protect them in a clearly labeled robust PVC tube. The maximum permissible luggage weight per person is 20kg. If you fly via Nairobi, your luggage cannot be booked directly through to Mombasa, and must be collected and cleared through customs in Nairobi. DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES / CUSTOMSCigarettes 200Cigars 50Spirits 1 Bottle / 1 LitreWine 2 Litres

BEVERAGESPurchase a couple of bottles of wine and spirits when passing through duty free at JHB International Airport. It is advised that you drink only bottled water in Kenya. A basic supply of cool drinks and beer is stocked at the cottage, and must be signed for on your arrival. The Staff will replenish this stock on order. On departure the beverages must be replaced back to the original opening stock level.

TRANSFERS FROM THE AIRPORTNjunguna Karita 072 289 5752 / njuhele@yahoo.com is Club 15’s Taxi Operator and does ALL the airport transfers. You will be collected by pre-arrangement of Njunguna Karita 072 289 5752 / njuhele@yahoo.com to transfer you to and from the Airport and directly to Club 15. He will display a

“Club 15” hand sign when meeting you at the airport. Due to the high costs of using your cell phone in Kenya it may be better to make use of a public telephone should you encounter any problems and want to contact him. ON ARRIVAL IN WATAMUA staff member will be there to meet you on your arrival. The beds will have been made up according to the size of the group arriving. The stock sheet should be checked and signed. The grocery list is to be completed for the staff to purchase your groceries for the week, on receipt of your groceries, your slip and change needs to be checked. The previous guests should have left you some fish in the deep freeze as well as some belly shines for to use for fishing. We would ask you do the same courtesy for the incoming group when you leave. The staff will arrive 6.00am on Monday morning to look after your needs for the week. The group leader is in charge and must identify him/herself to the staff to handle all administration and other functions.

HOUSE STAFF : Kaingu, Mweni, Raymond and Safari – Box 495, Watamu, Kenya. The house has four bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 8 + people in mosquito netted beds. Four bedrooms have en suite bathrooms while there are also 3 inside lobbies that can accommodate a further 6 people. The house is situated approximately 50 meters from the waters edge in Turtle Bay. Ocean Sports is the Hotel usually frequented by Club 15 visitors, where you will also meet the friendly expatriate community.

LOCAL CONTACTSCaptain Andy (Andy Thomas) is our local contact, who will assist you with any queries. FOOD Your meal arrangements must be made with the Chef on the PREVIOUS DAY. If you require anything out of the ordinary, it is advisable to take it with you from South Africa. Daily purchases can be made from Mama Lucy's or Watamu Supermarket. Ensure that you are provided with ALL Cash Slips for any purchases. An account for the week will be arranged, and MUST be settled directly by yourselves prior to your departure on Saturday. It is a popular trend to take a vacuum-packed roasted leg of de-boned lamb/steak, tinned ham etc, with you for your daily boat sandwiches. Regular cold meats etc. can be purchased in the two village supermarkets. TRADING HOURS: Watamu Supermarket: 8 - 7pm – 7 Days a week Mama Lucy’s: 7 – 8,30pm – 7 Days a week

MEALTIMESBreakfast: 6am onwards.Tea: 9.30am – On requestLunch: 1pmTea: 2.30pm – On requestDinner: 7pmSTAFF OFF DUTY: 8pm

STAFF DUTIESThere is a daily Duty Roster that is displayed on the wall in the dining area of the house. It would be appreciated if you could check to see that all duties are complied with. Should you find that they are not, kindly note this in your reports.

STOCK SHEETS, BOAT & HOUSE REPORTThe Staff will be given stock sheets to be checked and signed on your arrival and departure. Please fill them in accurately and forward a copy to Donnae at Shones Electrical Landline 0027 43 7432043 / admin@shones.co.za on your return. Kindly pay particular attention to the remark column as to the condition of the tackle, boat and the house to ensure that we are aware of any shortcomings that need to be attended to immediately. Should you encounter any problems with the boat it can be reported to Andy or Erica at Captain Andy’s. The Staff can also report any problems on your behalf BOAT FUELThe boat will be fuelled with 540 liters of petrol on your arrival. Extra fuel cans of 15 x 22 liters each will be in the fuel store. The extra fuel cans are not mixed with oil. Please sign the acceptance of the fuel stock and ensure that the boat and fuel store is replenished back to the level upon arrival prior to your departure. Upon payment from you, the staff will arrange for delivery of the fuel supplies to the cottage.

FISH AND FISHING TACKLEThe boat comprises of a 38ft Super Cat Fishing Boat. There are 20, 30 and 50lb matched Shimano outfits supplied on the boat. It is fully rigged for angling and boasts a crew comprising of Skipper Ronald, Head deck hand Willy and his assistant Mramba. A tender boat driven by Joseph will take and collect you from your anchored vessel out at sea.

SPECIES RECOMMENDED TACKLE BAITS TO USEMarlin & Broadbill 50 – 80lb Live Bonito, Friggies, skip bait and KonasSailfish and other 10kg – 24kg 4” and 6” softheads and belly shine

Rapala CD18 – CD14, Feathers, Jet Heads, LuresTAKE WITH YOU: Lures, Rapalas, Vertical Jigs, Drop Shots, Sampo Swivels, (black ball bearing type) Trace Wire (250lb, 180lb, 150lb piano wire) etc. We find it easier to make up one Tackle Box with lures and one for hooks, including Trace Wire and Nylon Trace (80 – 250 lb) for the group to use.

FISH & SALESAll fish are the property of the Club. The Staff will dispose of any fish not eaten for the benefit of the Club. The staff’s annual bonus is based on the season’s catch. Gutting and filleting of fish for your evenings meals must be done out at sea and refrigerated on board. Please ensure that you complete the daily catch returns in detail. It is imperative for a member of the group to be present at the weighing-in of the daily catch at the Ocean Sports Gallows to verify the weight and the price being paid, and recorded in the fish sales book. The weighing and selling of the fish will be the responsibility of Roland (skipper). The banking of 50% of the fish sales will be done buy Raymond on a weekly basis. NO FISH IS TO BE WEIGHED, GUTTED OR SOLD ON OUR CLUBS PREMISES OR IN THE ADJACENT AREA.

Pack 2 - 3 Ice Cream Containers or Zip-Lock Bags and a small roll of Cling-Film, should you wish to bring any fish home. To prevent freezer burn, it is advisable to cling-film each portion individually. The Staff on duty will prepare and pre-freeze for you.

ESTIMATED COSTS PER WEEK (based on 4pax) – 2008Food & Beer +- R 700 Per personCokes and Cool drinks +- R 400 Per person

Boat Petrol & Oil +- R 1600 per person fishing. The boat uses approx 10lt per hour, which includes the Petrol & the Oil. This estimation is dependant on the time spent, the speed at which you travel and the distance of the fishing area.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE LEADER OF YOUR GROUP IS PRESENT WHEN THE OIL IS BEING ADDED TO PETROL, ensure that the450ml of oil is added to each tank of 22 liters. The price of petrol was Ksh 103.00 per Liters and Ksh 1750.00 for 5l of oil. The price therefore for a can of 22 liters of petrol complete with 500ml oil is approximately Ksh 2600

MALARIAIt is important to take Malaria precautions before your departure to Kenya. Other items that can be taken with you are Doom, Tabard Spray, Tabard Sticks, Citronella Candles and Mosquito Coils etc. Apply Tabard as soon as you land in Kenya and early each evening. Spray Doom within your Mosquito nets before going to bed at night. Citronella Candles can also be placed under the dining and verandah table while sitting around and during meal times in the evening to deter the mosquitos. Symptoms of Malaria are the usually the same as for a common cold. It can manifest itself even up to a year later and therefore be on guard even well ahead of your return journey. Due to the severity of the condition, IMMEDIATE attention is necessary.Advance Malaria precautions and a basic supply of General Medication, Sea Sick tablets is advised. Medical doctors are available in the main road and in the village. (Refer to the Telephone List)

IMMUNISATIONNB: A valid Yellow Fever inoculation card is required, not so much when you enter Kenya, but for your return through immigration. You will NOT be allowed back into South Africa without it!

INDEMNITYIt is mandatory that all members of the group complete the indemnity forms attached and return it to Donnae at Shones Electrical (Fax 043 743 5050). Failure to do so will indicate that you abide by its contents, transferring the onus upon yourself for any unforeseen circumstances that you might encounter during the trip.

SHOPPINGKenya is a haven for souvenir shoppers. One can pick up an array of good Baskets, Crafts, Beadwork, Clothing, Kenyan Kikoi’s, Sarongs, Beach Ware, Batiks, Curios, hand-made Shoes, Wood and Soapstone carvings, Silks, Spices and local fabric’s at very reasonable prices on the Beach, on the Main Road and in the Village. Should you want to buy any gifts, it would help to know your family’s shoe and clothing sizes before leaving home. A vendor will call on you at Club 15 in the evenings, usually after 6pm to show you her wares and take orders if you do not feel like wandering around. Shops include: Harrods, Selfridges, Fortum and Mason, Marks & Spencer’s etc, directly on the beach front with the usual Kenyan hand made goods for purchase. Bartering with T-shirts, Sandals, Sunglasses, Watches etc is also possible with most vendors, and with a bit of negotiation, bargains can be had. For a more extensive collection of carvings you can visit the Carving Co-operative in Malindi by taxi for the widest range. Markets can be found on the Main Road, in Turtle Bay and in Watamu Village. Another large market is situated alongside of the Malindi Fishing Club, while at the same time lunch can be had at “The Old Man and the Sea” in Malindi during your day visit, should you wish to do so. It is situated on the opposite side of the road from the Malindi Fishing club. Haggling is a way of life with the vendors, and the tip here is to walk away when a stalemate is reached. You will always be re-approached with “how much are you prepared to pay?” and will normally get your price.

WATAMU VILLAGEWatamu, which is situated only 24km (15 miles) south of Malindi , on Turtle Bay and is a National Marine Park. It is roughly an hour and a half’s drive (+2hrs if road condition bad) from Mombasa, and an hour from Kilifi, and is renowned for it’s breathtaking coral reefs, abundant game fish, whale sharks, manta rays, the almost extinct dugong and dolphins. The fishing village falls within the Watamu National Park. The Kenya coast is one of the best game fishing spots in the world. Species commonly caught include Sailfish, Black, Blue and striped Marlin, Broadbill Swordfish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Kingfish (Giant Trevally), Wahoo, Dorado, Cuta (King Mackerel), Bonito, Snapper, Jobfish etc. The once serene fishing village of Watamu has turned into a bustling resort. The coastline is divided into three coves with lovely sandy beaches separated by jutting headlands. The bays include Turtle Bay, Blue Bay and Watamu. The hotels in the bay are: Turtle Bay, Hemmingway’s, Ocean Sports and the Italian Hotel.

LOCAL TIMEKenya is 1 hour ahead of South Africa (GMT + 3 HRS)

TELEPHONE CALLS, FAXING & INTERNET CONNECTIONRather use the SMS messaging system if you wish to contact anyone OUTSIDE of Kenya. Buy a local Safricom Simcard for your local calls, can be purchased at either at the Airport, Watamu or Mama Lucy’s Supermarket. You can also be contacted FROM South Africa on the house Mobile: 00254 73482902 at Club. Faxing services can be purchased through Ocean Sports Hotel – Fax No”s: 00254 (0) 32026 / 32 008 / 322 88, and also have an Internet Hot Spot. A WIFI facility is available at the Pilipan Restr & Bar along the main road close to the Club 15, Plot 18 turnoff.

CLUB 15 VEHICLE – Toyota An International Drivers License will be necessary. One driver per group must be allocated. After you have offloaded your fishing equipment onto the Transfer Boat, the vehicle must left in the shade at the Ocean Sports parking area immediately after the boom gate and the keys at Ocean Sports Hotel reception during the day. The use of this vehicle is limited to and from the Transfer Boat and within the Village only. The Mileage Book must be fully completed on a daily basis. General maintenance and repairs must be reported immediately. The vehicles Petrol, Oil and water etc must be filled to maximum capacity on departure.

FLIGHT CONFIRMATION - ThursdaysIt is imperative that you confirm your return flights at least 72 hours before departure. Contact Kenya Airways in Nairobi at: 0203 207 4747 or refer to the Telephone List.

CLOTHINGExtreme heat conditions are the order of the day, and the night. Ensure that you step off the plane in something light and as cool as possible. Only the minimum of casual clothing is necessary throughout your stay. Washing and ironing can be done on a daily basis by the staff if necessary. Visits to other hotels in the area also require no more than just casual wear. In addition to applying Tabard or Peaceful Sleep, you might want to pack a pair of cool-longs and a long-sleeve shirt for the evenings as a safeguard against mosquito bites.

DIVING, SNORKLING & OTHER RECREATIONAL CONTACTSSnorkeling is a must, with an abundant and colourful marine life. These activities can be arranged through Ocean Sports or directly or with the Diving Boats on the beach in front of the Italian hotel or at the KWS Office at Temple Point, Mida Creek (Close to Club 15,

Plot 18). As the area is situated in a Marine Reserve, a daily Snorkeling and Diving License is COMPULSORY and is usually inclusive when booked through the Hotel or the Diving Boats. The best snorkeling location is Coral Gardens by boat. Diving: Average depth 2 – 10 m (6 – 30 ft)Average visibility: 15 - 30M (50 - 90ft)Average water temperature: 24 - 28degC (75 - 82degF)Average daily temp: 30-40deg. The Trade Wind/Monsoon seasons are between April and June.

TIPPINGHOUSE STAFF: The suggested minimum tipping rate is 1000 Kenyan Shillings per employee, per week for up 6 visitors. Groups over 6 = 1500KS per staff members. Tipping is compulsory. Should you not wish to tip due to bad service then this must be reported to Donnae at Shones Electrical Landline 0027 43 7432043 / admin@shones.co.za on your return. BOAT STAFF: 1000 Ksh per staff member per week. FERRY SKIPPER: = 500ks per week SECURITY GUARD/Askari: Edward – 500Ksh per group, per week. TIPPING FOR FISH CAUGHT: Skipper to receive tip to share will boat crew

BROADBILL = 1500KSHMARLIN = 1500KSHSAILFISH = 1000KSHKARAMBESI = 500KSH

SECURITYA Night Watchman/Askari by the name of Edward, will be patrolling the premises at night. The house is equipped with three linked Panic Buttons, but does not include a fully activated Alarm System. One of the house staff will be on the premises at all times. Should you wish to leave the premises during the day or the night, the house must be locked and the staff must be made aware of your absence. It is advised that all Tickets and Passports are locked away during your stay. A Safe Deposit Box is provided in the main bedroom, off the front verandah for this purpose.

CURRENCY Kenya Shillings – 61 to 1 US$ – July 2008Kenya Shillings – 7 to 1 Rand – July 2008The currency of Kenya is the Shilling. US Dollars are the most acceptable currency. Banking hours are 0900h to 1400h from Monday to Friday. It is advisable to change some currency at Nairobi or Mombasa Airport to Kenya Shillings on your arrival.

PREVIEWA DVD is also available on request from Shone’s Electrical Offices for a preview of your journey. Contact Donnae at: O43 – 743 2043.

RECREATIONALOther than fishing, other places of interests within reach are: In and around Watamu Village are Gede Ruins and Bio-ken Snake Park etc. Tsavo Game Reserve, Zanzibar and Lamu Islands will require sleeping over for a night or two. Extra details are available on request.

PACKING LIST – OTHER Passport & Tickets – Yellow Fever Certificate - International Drivers License – British Flat Pinned Plug - High Factor Sun Block Sunglasses – General Medication - Seasick Tablets: Stugeron etc – Malaria Tablets - Extra Light Casual Clothing – Beach Towel – Reading Matter - Pen & Paper – Camera –1 small roll of Cling-film - Ice Cream Containers or Zip-Lock Bags for Fish – 1 Bottle of Pickled Ginger & 2 Tubes of Wasabi Paste (Not available in Kenya) for Sushi - Goggles, Snorkel & Flippers – Citronella Candles - Anti Mozzie Spray - Back Pack or Waterproof Bag to carry your personal items on board the boat - Rubber Slip-Slops or Boat Shoes – Wide Brimmed Hat - Peak - Music CD’s - IPod– Camera – Camera Batteries – Cell Phone, fully charged – Cell Charger – An extra Cell Phone – Fishing Tackle Lures etc.

Wishing you a wonderful experience and tight lines

MEMBERS OF CLUB 15

Top: The house viewed from the beach. Top: The view from the veranda of the bay.

Top: Sunrise over the bay. Top: The boat at anchor in the bay.

Top: A view of the width of the boat. Top: Boat and yachts at anchor in the bay.

A VIEW OF THE BEACH-LOWER GARDEN AND POOL FROM OUR FRONT PORCH