Floundering Tuesday

[Stuie]

Planning to be trying Poole harbour again tomorrow for those elusive flounders with crew Brian - should anyone else be about to compare notes???

Stuart

[Stuie]

Floundering for flounders again.

Afloat of at 9am, planning not to go too far as still without the back-up engine.

(A nylon bush in the gear selector linkage had jammed solid and the replacement has been redesigned to allow easier lubrication - steady Jim...)

Anchored not too far from Charlie's base for a couple of hours, not a fish, tried elsewhere before finishing at 3pm - still fishless.

Motored in from the Wych trying not to look, but following a track on a hand held Garmin that has excellent definition - Brian kept a watch. Must practice this again.

Another enjoyable day afloat and the Johnson 4 stroke didn't miss a beat. Just have to find some fish.

Hopefully will have the auxiliary back soon as the long range forcast looks good for next week - may venture outside.

Lessons from the day

1) Don't have a curry the night before

2) Tell the crew when you're about to make a sudden change in speed

Stuart

[Maverick Martin]

Well done on persevering Stuart

 

The flounders do seem to have disappeared early this year

 

Martin

[biggcol]

Keep at it stue you will soon start bagging up. Don't forget to practice with the compass 'cos that still works when the electrics go down. If you are out on Sun give a shout we should be out if we finish the painting in the hall and dining room.

 

Colin