Having been involved in deep-sea fishing most of his life, Chris Schorn has been a member of the Plettenberg Bay Angling Association since 2000 and later served as Chairman for seven years. He was the association's representative on the Southern Cape Deep Sea Angling Association (SCDSAA) Committee and a regional member for the South African Deep Sea Angling Association (SADSAA), one of the most prominent recreational fishing organizations in the country. Chris also served as chairman of SCDSAA for five years and was a former president of SADSAA. Along with his interest in angling, Chris is also involved voluntarily with the South African National Parks as an Honorary Ranger.