The 11th Annual Diani Samaki Classic took place on January 11th and 12th, 2025, with a record-breaking 16 boatsentering the competition. This year’s event saw the largest fleet in Samaki Classic history, bringing together passionate anglers for two days of thrilling sport fishing off the Kenyan coast. Competing Boats & Anglers The competition featured a strong lineup of teams, each…
The Annual Jamhuri Day Marlin Cup took place on December 7th and 8th, 2024, bringing together some of the best anglers for an exciting two-day competition. This highly anticipated event showcased Kenya’s incredible deep-sea fishing potential, with teams battling it out for top honours. 2024 Winners This year’s tournament featured an impressive lineup of boats and anglers. After…
Welcome to the Diani Sports Fishing Club! Our 2024/25 competition season is packed with exciting fishing tournaments along the stunning Kenyan coast. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a junior competitor, there’s an event for everyone. Upcoming Fishing Tournaments 2024 🎣 November 9th & 10th – Hans Strydom Memorial Cup 2025 🎣 December 7th & 8th – Jamhuri Day Marlin Cup 🎣 January 4th…
4th Annual Hans Strydom Memorial Cup – 2024 Fishing Competition Recap The 4th Annual Hans Strydom Memorial Cup took place on November 9th and 10th, 2024. Seven boats competed in this exciting two-day fishing tournament off the Kenyan coast. Despite tough conditions and little action on the water, the competition remained intense. Only one billfish was hooked—a Short Bill Spearfish, a rare catch in…
Record-breaking Blue Marlin catch! Kenya’s sport fishing history has been rewritten. On December 21, 2024, angler Tai Wahome reeled in a massive 785lb (356kg) Blue Marlin, securing one of the largest marlin catches ever recorded in Kenya. The catch took place aboard Spindrift, a 19ft sport fishing boat, under the expert guidance of Captain John Glaser. The skilled crew, including Farouq Ali, worked…
Please Note: All scores are provisional until verified when boats get back.
Diani Fishing Club – the organisers of the Diani Samaki Classic 2021 – would like to take this opportunity to thank you. Your generous contributions have been greatly appreciated throughout and without your support the competition would not have been a success. Your generosity allowed us to present some of the top fishing-oriented prizes to…