Mayday Chaos Cup 2025
Fri Mar 21, 00:00 - Sun Mar 23, 00:00
Ballito Ski-boat Club
ABOUT
The MAYDAY Chaos Cup is a first-of-its-kind, all-inclusive fishing competition!
Hosted by MAYDAY KZN ambassadors, Chaos Fishing, and the legendary Salmon Bay Ski Boat Club in Ballito, Durban, the event will run for one day only (best conditions) within a window period from 21 March to 23 March 2025.
With all the makings of a serious fishing competition, we decided to add some dynamic angles to put a new spin on things and investigate how inclusive a fishing competition can actually be.
The MAYDAY Chaos Cup will be open to “anything that floats” — meaning multiple crafts, ranging from boats to kayaks, are able to partake.
To make sure everyone goes home a winner, prizes are also dynamic, ranging from biggest fish to most interesting species.
Emphasis will also be placed on sustainable fishing practices and catch and release, with the best example thereof also going home with a smile on their dial!
COST
R1000 per person. Entry includes a MAYDAY lure and unique MAYDAY CHAOS CUP event T-shirt.
The competition will be open to both club and non-club members, but limited to 20 boats/jet skis. We’ve decided to make it interesting and not cap kayak entries. Some categories are open exclusively to different vessel types, while others accommodate all involved — catering for focused specialists and “calling all fish” enthusiasts alike.
Exciting category and prize updates, and a sneaky giveaway or two, as we build up to what promises to be an epic competition.
#MakeItAMayday
PRIZES
MAYDAY BIGGEST FISH CHAMPION
The main prize TO THE VALUE OF R20,000 for the biggest fish caught by weight.
SEALAND CATCH & RELEASE CHAMPION
Biggest game fish released – with footage to prove.
CHAOS MOST GAME FISH RELEASED ON MAYDAY LURES
Catch and release as many as you can on Mayday lures. Footage needed to prove the place of the winner.
@DURBANRECRIMERCIAL BEST LAUNCH FILMED
Inspired by @durbanrecrimercial, best launch or retrieve caught on camera wins. Filmed by anyone, footage submitted 1 hour before prize giving.
SPONSORS
A number of generous partners have already hopped on board as prize sponsors. Watch this space for more coming soon…
NAUTI STAINLESS STEEL
CHAOS FISHING
BALLITO SKI AND BOAT CLUB