The Santa Maria Challenge

28/05/2026

FROM DURBAN TO SANTA MARIA - REELING IN THE BIG NAMES! 🎣

We have been truly honoured to have Mr Erwin Bursik, from Ski-Boat Magazine join us at the Santa Maria Challenge for the past two years in a row. His passion for the sport, the ocean, and the fishing community is something truly special, and it has been an absolute privilege to have his support and presence at our competition.

Based in Durban, Ski-Boat Magazine has long been one of Southern Africa’s leading fishing and boating publications, sharing stories, adventures, industry news, and promoting the incredible sport of ski-boating for many years. Their continued support of events like ours means the world to us and helps showcase the beauty and excitement of Mozambique’s fishing community to a wider audience.

A heartfelt thank you to Erwin and Ski-Boat Magazine for being one of our valued sponsors and for believing in the Santa Maria Challenge.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and friendship.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, wives, daughters, ladies and lady anglers who bring heart, strength and spirit to the sea and to our Santa Maria family!
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Whether you’re behind the wheel, behind the scenes, cheering from the beach, or out on the water chasing fish — today we celebrate you.

Thank you for the love, support, laughter and magic you bring to this challenge and to the lives around you.

Wishing you all a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, sunshine and special moments 🌸💙

10/05/2026

What a week. What a vibe. What a community. ❤️🎣🌊

As the final boats head home and Santa Maria slowly becomes quiet again, we just want to say THANK YOU to every single person who made the Santa Maria Challenge so unforgettable.

To our anglers — thank you for the passion, sportsmanship, laughs, early mornings and incredible gees both on and off the water.

To the skippers and crews — thank you for the long hours, teamwork and dedication that kept the competition exciting from start to finish.

To our sponsors — thank you for believing in this event and helping us create something truly special for everyone involved. Your support means more than words can say.

To the families and supporters — thank you for bringing the heart, energy and atmosphere that make this more than just a fishing competition.

To the organisers, volunteers, weigh station teams, local staff, lodges and everyone working tirelessly behind the scenes — thank you for the hard work that kept everything running smoothly all week long.

And finally, to the beautiful Santa Maria community — thank you for your warmth, hospitality and spirit.

This place is magic because of its people.

From epic catches to unforgettable sunsets, beach laughs, fish braais and lifelong memories — this week reminded us why we love this event so much.

Until next time… thank you for being part of the story.... 🙏🏼💙🐟🌴



SMG Yamaha Lifestyle Centre
Cerveja 2M
Garmin
Paratus Moçambique
The Moz Edit
Puren Plant Hire
Clube Naval de Maputo
Hoëveld Radiators - Silverton Radiators Middelburg
Fire & Ice - Nkayezi - Santa Maria
Clone Lures
Ocean Echo SCUBA
Bemugi's Place
Justin Klusener

09/05/2026

🏆 FINAL RESULTS – SANTA MARIA CHALLENGE 2026 🏆
What an unforgettable week of fishing, friendship, competition and pure Santa Maria magic! 🌊🎣🔥
From early mornings at sea to unforgettable weigh-ins, laughter at the bar and stories shared long into the night — this year’s challenge truly delivered something special.

🥉 OVERALL 3RD PLACE - SEA ROVER
A massive congratulations to our third-place team! Consistent performances, determination and serious effort right through the competition earned you a well-deserved podium finish! 👏

🥈 OVERALL 2ND PLACE - QUEEN PINE
An incredible campaign from our runners-up! You kept the pressure on all week and proved yourselves as one of the standout teams of the tournament. What a performance! 💪🔥

🥇 OVERALL WINNERS – SANTA MARIA CHALLENGE 2026 - GONE OVERBOARD
And the champions are… absolute legends! 🏆🎣

A phenomenal week on the water, outstanding catches and true teamwork from start to finish. Your names are now proudly written into Santa Maria Challenge history!

To every angler, skipper, crew member, sponsor, organiser and supporter — THANK YOU. This event is about more than fishing; it’s about camaraderie, passion and the incredible spirit that brings us all together each year. ❤️

Until next time… tight lines and safe seas! 🌊🍻

09/05/2026

🎣🔥 Day 5 Winners!

What a beautiful day we were blessed with on day 5!

A spectacular final day on the water! The competition was fierce, the vibes were unmatched, and the fish did not disappoint! 🌊🐟

A massive congratulations to Day 5's top teams who battled it out right to the very end! 👏🏆

🥇 1st Place – Gone Overboard
An outstanding performance and a seriously impressive day’s fishing! 💪🎣

🥈 2nd Place – Serenity
Fantastic effort and well-deserved spot on the podium! 🔥

🥉 3rd Place – Queen Pine
Strong finish and an awesome final day out at sea! 🌊👏

To every angler, skipper, crew member, sponsor, and supporter — thank you for bringing the spirit, gees, and unforgettable energy that made this challenge so special! 💙

The final overall results are still to come… 👀🏆

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to be supported by an outstanding group of sponsors who help make the Santa Maria Challenge possible.

Your support, partnership, and commitment to this event and community do not go unnoticed.

Please take a moment to support those who support us 👇

⚓ CrossCut – Borehole Solutions
Experts in borehole drilling, irrigation, installation and maintenance, providing reliable access to essential water solutions. Known for quality workmanship and dependable service across projects.

⚓ Mid Towing facebook.com/search/top?q=midtowing
Based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Mid Towing offers professional towing and recovery services for both light and commercial vehicles. Known for their reliability, they also provide efficient roadside assistance when it’s needed most.

⚓ Extreme Print https://www.extremeprint.co.za
High-quality printing solutions delivering bold, professional branding and marketing materials. The sponsors of the competition trophies.

⚓ Gozo Azul gozo-azul.co.za
A family owned and operated leading PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre and Padi Eco Centre in Ponto do Ouro.

⚓ Ipanema
A stylish and well-recognised footwear brand name associated with quality, leisure, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

⚓ The Seafood Shop
Suppliers of fresh, high-quality seafood shop, supporting both local markets and hospitality businesses.

⚓ Kosi Bay Bulk Seafood Suppliers
A trusted bulk seafood and tackle provider based in Kosi Bay known for consistency, quality, and reliable supply to the region.

08/05/2026

Day 4 - Another incredible day out on the water with tight lines, great spirit and some seriously impressive catches! 🌊🐟

A huge congratulations to all the teams who made the leaderboard today — the competition is heating up and the energy around Santa Maria has been absolutely electric! 🔥

🏆 Day 4

🥇 1st Place – Queen Pine
🥈 2nd Place – Sea Rover
🥉 3rd Place – Malakas

From the early morning launches to the weigh station excitement and the amazing fish braai on the beach by Bemugi's Place — Day 4 delivered unforgettable memories all around!

Thank you to all our anglers, sponsors, crew, supporters and volunteers for making this event so special. 💙

Who’s ready for Day 5? 👀🔥

07/05/2026

We are incredibly proud to be supported by an outstanding group of sponsors who help make the Santa Maria Challenge possible. Your support, partnership, and commitment to this event and community do not go unnoticed.

Please take a moment to support those who support us 👇

⚓ Dhow & Dine Holiday Home Comforts
Santa Maria’s premium holiday home & frozen meal service — offering delicious home-style catering, ready-made meals, event platters, and personalised hospitality in beautiful Santa Maria, Mozambique.

⚓ Fire & Ice
Sale of essentials such as Charcoal, Ice & Purified Water on the Santa Maria Peninsula, Mozambique.

⚓ Ocean Echo oceanechoscuba.co.za
Boutique dives led by passionate PADI instructors, where safety, comfort, and conservation come first.

⚓ Luna Beach Spa
Luna Beach Spa offers luxurious mobile beauty and wellness treatments on the Santa Maria Peninsula, bringing relaxation straight to the comfort of your holiday home. From massages and facials to beauty treatments, Luna Beach Spa creates the perfect pampering experience in paradise.