The Henties Bay fishing shirt from Odyssey Apparel is a tribute to one of southern Africa’s most legendary fishing destinations. Design #34 puts the spirit of Henties Bay in full-colour sublimated form across a moisture management performance shirt: for the South African angler who has made the trip to the Skeleton Coast, or who keeps it at the top of the list for next season.
Manufactured from 100% moisture management polyester fabric: breathable, UV-resistant, and built for the demanding fishing conditions that Henties Bay presents. The dye sublimation process bonds the full-colour Design #34 permanently into the fabric from edge to edge. The colours stay vivid through every session, every wash, and every return trip to the coast.
Browse the full fishing shirt range in our shirt collection for more species and destination designs from the Odyssey Apparel range.
This design is available in sizes from Kiddies to Adult 9XL. Whether you are buying to commemorate a trip already taken or as part of your kit for an upcoming expedition to the Skeleton Coast, the full size range covers everyone in the party.
Henties Bay is a small coastal town on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, situated where the Omaruru River meets the Atlantic Ocean about 70 kilometres north of Swakopmund. The town exists almost entirely for fishing, built around one of the most productive surf fishing destinations in southern Africa.
The cold Benguela Current that runs up the Namibian coastline creates exceptional conditions for kob, steenbras, kabeljou, and other surf fishing species. The fishing at Henties Bay is serious: the distances involved, the wild Namib Desert landscape, and the cold Atlantic water are not for the casual angler. For the dedicated South African surf fisherman who makes the road trip through Namibia to fish the Skeleton Coast, Henties Bay is a pilgrimage.
Fishing destination shirts are a tradition in serious angling communities. They mark where you have been, what you have caught, and the trips that mattered enough to be remembered on a shirt. The design from Odyssey Apparel is the South African angler’s tribute to one of the most rewarding fishing destinations on the continent.
It works equally well for the angler who has never been but aspires to go, worn as a statement of intent and a conversation starter among the surf fishing community.
Want custom destination shirts for your fishing group or club trip? Custom bulk orders are available through our Custom Designs page. Nationwide delivery via DSV or collection from our factory at Plot 28, Kameeldrift, Brits, North West, 0250.
Every design from Odyssey Apparel is printed to order at our Brits facility. Consistent quality, every order.
Odyssey Apparel is a South African design-first apparel brand manufactured at our facility in Brits, North West. Every product in the range is produced to order using permanent dye sublimation, ensuring full-colour accuracy and quality on every garment. No overstock, no generic designs, no compromise on the original artwork that defines the brand.
With over 1,000 individual designs across fishing apparel, South African pride and supporter gear, team kits, and lifestyle apparel, the range is built to represent what South Africans actually care about. Browse the full catalogue at oashop.co.za for nationwide delivery, or collect from Plot 28, Kameeldrift, Brits, North West, 0250.
Odyssey Apparel ships nationwide via DSV to every major city and town in South Africa. Orders are processed from our Brits facility where every garment is printed fresh to order, with quality checked before dispatch. For clubs, schools, and corporate groups requiring bulk quantities, contact us through the Custom Designs page for volume pricing and turnaround times.
"On backorder" means that we don't keep the specific item in stock and need to manufacture it. Our orders typically take two to three weeks due to our queue system.
Generally, our orders go out within two weeks. We sometimes get them done within a week. In some cases, it might take a little longer, depending on your order and how busy we might be at the time. We work on a queue system, first in first out.
We offer in house shipping (DSV), charged at a flat rate nationwide, but you may choose to send your own courier or collect from our premises yourself, just choose the local pickup option.
We can do custom designs, and we are really good at it too. Send our team a Whatsapp message at 0827550464 with regards to your design.
| Size | Half Chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 27 | 38 |
| 2-3 | 30 | 42 |
| 4-5 | 33 | 49 |
| 6-7 | 37 | 54 |
| 8-9 | 40 | 58 |
| 10-11 | 41 | 59 |
| XS | 42 | 64 |
| S | 48 | 69 |
| M | 51 | 71 |
| L | 56 | 73 |
| XL | 60 | 75 |
| 2XL | 65 | 79 |
| 3XL | 70 | 87 |
| 4XL | 72 | 89 |
| 5XL | 75 | 91 |
| 6XL | 78 | 99 |
| 7XL | 79 | 99 |
| 8XL | 81 | 99 |
| 9XL | 85 | 99 |
| Size | Half Chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 27 | 38 |
| 2-3 | 30 | 42 |
| 4-5 | 33 | 49 |
| 6-7 | 37 | 54 |
| 8-9 | 40 | 58 |
| 10-11 | 41 | 59 |
| XS | 42 | 64 |
| S | 48 | 69 |
| M | 51 | 71 |
| L | 56 | 73 |
| XL | 60 | 75 |
| 2XL | 65 | 79 |
| 3XL | 70 | 87 |
| 4XL | 72 | 89 |
| 5XL | 75 | 91 |
| 6XL | 78 | 99 |
| 7XL | 79 | 99 |
| 8XL | 81 | 99 |
| 9XL | 85 | 99 |
| Size | Bust | Wasit | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 40cm | 36cm | 84cm |
| Small | 43cm | 39cm | 90cm |
| Medium | 45cm | 41cm | 95cm |
| Large (2 Panels) | 48cm | 44cm | 98cm |
| XLarge (2 Panels) | 51cm | 47cm | 100cm |
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