niggle Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 A late start due to tide and availability of my crew Chris (Hodgey)non member out at about eleven and sea state was surprising good so I whipped across the bay with the wind at cruising revs at 24kts dropped the anchor at boscombe pier lines over and a cuppa when Allan(kind of magic) told me of his success on the bream,so even though tide flow was dropping I moved to the patch.I really just needed an excuse to drive the boat So I arrived at cruising speed ..............sorry lads ,I won't do it again but I just love my new toy Chris caught all our bream x6 while I caught a large ballan 2-2.5lb and a goldsinney while I made more tea and bacon rolls. The boat was great at anchor even when it started to get a little more choppy,when the bites died with no tide it gave me an excuse to move Back against the chop she was great,anchored again by pier where I caught a plaice and Chris caught a dab.We then went back in and I totally mucked up in the pond when trying to moor up as I totally forgot about the wind and what with me unfamiliar with the boat as well. I think next trip Ill spend some time just manovering and move to a different mooring in the pond as now only have about 12inches either side of the boat on present one which is OK when there is no cross wind Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Nige No shame in a difficult first mooring, we made a bit of a pig of it on freeboyz first time ( did have a huge crosswind and didnt ajust quick enough) you will pick it up quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 What can I say nipper !!!! I am still adjusting to the 640 ... even after your help.. Well done on the trip and species ... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Great Nige ..... I smiled at your comment "I really just needed an excuse to drive the boat". cant wait to see Wishin Too in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osprey Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Well done Nige. Glad everything went well. Nothing better than christening a new boat, or rod, or reel, or..... Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Did you find it hard to type out that report with a BIG GRIN on your face Nige ? ? ? ? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassncodformeplease Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Glad you got out for a play and a few fish as well well done hope to see her soon mike (bassformefromthebeach) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Nice one Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I will take the number of 'great' s in the post to take it you are very happy with the new boat....... I have been posting for years (here and elsewhere) that people simply don't take the opportunity to practice (explore/experiment) berthing their boat in it's berth. Definitely best done in company; which can include the additional options available 2 handed. Lessons learnt transpose well to visiting situations as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Fisheagle Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Well done Nigel. She looked great as she shot past. Frank commented on how clean the bottom of the hull looked as you did a 180 degree turn at close to warp speed! A superb new toy and first time out the species count looks impressive at this rate you will soon be back up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Fantastic Nige, Sounds like you just joined a subsection of our wonderful club: '30 knots or anchored'.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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