Gas Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 What a great weekend yet again in very good company a great time and great food. I thought the starter at the Harbour Lights was lovely (thanks to Terry for all his hard work) we had a great crack mainly at my expense and some good fish, my son and I bagged 12 Turbot largest to Ashley 7lb 2 Pollock. The only downside was the crossing and THE return home was 7 hours of hell , at no time was I concerned over our safety as I have every confidence in Abode I really believe its not only the size of your boat but size to weight ratio. Abode only weighs 1.5 ton and she tries to sit on the top all the time and in big seas its hard work, I could have Easily kept up with others but that would have made it even worse for my son and I, as we left the harbour I made the decision to plod home 7 8 knots but for seven hours it was no fun, would I go again YES YES but only on a better forecast. Abode used 88 ltrs for the trip over and the afternoon on the banks. The full day on the banks we used 33ltrs Saturday and the return trip we used 94 ltrs Total 215ltrs so pretty good I think. PS if any one now requires French lessons I am now fluent as proven on the jetty with the Chapman family. Also would like to thank our new chairman Tony for the speech and presentation of the trophy which I have now back in my possession. And the last thanks goes to every skipper and crew for their constant update on the weather and their concerns for our safety TA! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Hi Mate very glad that you enjoyed the 4 day trip, caught so many of your favorite fish and the trophy got home safe Also nce to meet Ashley and see how much he was enjoying it all. None of us enjoyed the ride home, but it was great that all had taken the precautions and well intended advice and stayed in constant touch. its the first time we have done it on Alfresco without a fishing stop, Dave and I had thought we may sneek a few drifts half way home and let you overtake us, but it was not going to happen in those seas. we went there and back without managing to make a brew of tea, another first on Alfresco. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 at no time was I concerned over our safety as I have every confidence in Abode I really believe its not only the size of your boat but size to weight ratio That is a very good point Craig - it's one of the few times extra weight can help - JV is always heavy on these trips, and whilst it was slow yesterday a few extra tonnes helps keep the boat planted. Anyway - great to have you along, we on JV really enjoyed listening to the Abode banter! The frech lessons were something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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