East or west, fishing’s best for teenage skipper Timothy
It was no surprise that with fishing being so popular in his immediate and extended families, that he would be introduced to the sport at a very young age.
Timothy Westoby, the grandson of Tony and Sue Westoby of Southbroom, has joined a growing list of men in his family who have obtained their skipper’s licence.
He comes from illustrious stock indeed. Maternal grandfather Bray Heenan (Khulu) fished for South Africa, obtaining his Springbok colours as they were known back then for deep sea fishing, while grandfather Tony is an old salt of serious note, although he does enjoy time on golf’s green fairways as well.
Timothy’s dad Bruce and uncles James, Ant and Grant all love to spend time fishing. One of his older cousins, Dylan, recently obtained his licence.
The only reason his brother William and cousin Clyde don’t have theirs yet is that they are too young. You have to be 16.
So, it was no surprise that with fishing being so popular in his immediate and extended families, that he would be introduced to the sport at a very young age.
Timothy attends Westville Boys’ High and enjoys all forms of fishing, from fresh water, rock and surf, to deep sea fishing. His dream to skipper his own boat was realised this year, if interrupted by the Covid-19 lockdown.
The youngster had to exercise some serious patience, a quality vital for success at the helm of any sea craft, which in his case is a Ski Vee 500 Sport with all the features of a bigger boat.
He immediately started fishing and getting experience behind the wheel. Just before his 16th birthday in May his father said his birthday present would be in the form of a skipper’s course.
He had to wait a few weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown, but used this time to study the theory. When the day came he was well prepared and passed the theory and practical exams with ease.
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