LOWRANCE SOUTH AFRICA Issue 27 | Page 30

LOSS OF A LEGEND RIP Anton Gets All of us at Lowrance SA extend our sincere condolences to everyone who loved and lived life with Anton Gets – the legendary and long-standing Commodore of Shelly Beach Skiboat Club. We were saddened by the news of the “Ballies” death on Friday, June 7th, after a struggle with cancer. Lowrance SA’s Lisbeth Plotz says, “Anton was a stalwart in the fishing community - whose reputation and fishing skills extended far beyond KZN’s South Coast. He influenced umpteen anglers around the country and will be sorely missed by many. Anton was a Lowrance-user for many years!” This tribute from the Shelly Beach Skiboat Club says it all – from those who knew him best: “As many of you will know Anton lived for every moment, touched many lives, was passionate about ski boating, sport fishing and all things ocean related. His legendary status as a veteran skipper, training instructor, Protea angler, SADSAA selector and family man will be respected for ever. His involvement at Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club over many years is greatly appreciated and the reputation of Shelly Beach as a tournament venue is largely due to Anton’s passion and commitment. To Anton’s family Michelle Gets, Candice Norris, Grant, Ann Mathias, Bevan Taljaard, Liam and all the others our heartfelt condolences in this difficult time.”