Steve S Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Yup, It's January, now Christmas is out of the way time to think about visiting Alderney to sample it's fishing. Last year the fishing wasn't great there but that's not going to stop me having another try this year, and as anyone who has been there know's it's not all about the fishing. Tide wise the weekends round the 11/12 May and 25/26 May look favourite, ie neap tides. I'm going to plan to go around the weekend of the 11/12 May with the 25/26 as a backup, so the 10th to the 13th May with some possible flex round that. The tides on the 11/12 and the following Monday and Tuesday are not that small, but I'm starting to think a really small tide doesn't really switch the predatory fish on and certainly a bit of tide over the wrecks is helpful in getting the fish feeding. Another possible weekend is around the 27/28 April, I can't do that date. The bank holiday is on the 6th May, and it's right smack in the springs! Who's up for going? Jerry?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Pencil in JV - suspect the usual 4 of us for crew - IJ, AJ and RF. Ive put the dates in the diary but will be wanting to see some better reports in the early charter trips to convince me to go - last 2 years have been dreadful and yes, whislt the trip is still great fun, it’s expensive in fuel and a lot of effort. If it hasn’t improved I’d rather do Portland - where the fishing has been as good, weather isn’t as crucial and it’s closer. Adam Hooky and niggle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I agree with everything Adam sayes but I would definately like to go, as I have only been as crew before I hope I can return others generosity. I have to say I have worked out the tides for Weymouth for the next 8 months😜😜 i just want to get back to sea!!!!!! I will check how enthusiastic the crew are😀 pencil Loobie IV in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Reel Magic will be looking to going over there again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I've been waiting for this post. I also agree with Adam and as Jerry, pencil Madness in, I'll speak to crew and get back later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 We're keen to go too though want to try staying in Guernsey this year so maybe nights 1 and 2 there and night 3 in Alderney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Good to see many of the usual guys planning to go and Loobie IV, good stuff Jerry. Oli, Diane and I spent a few days on Tigerfish in Guernsey last summer we stayed in the inner harbour of St Peter Port. Nice place to stay but the tidal issues getting over the sill does not make it very practical for going out fishing every day. The harbour master shared with me some quite amusing stories about boats not getting in right when crossing the sill, all the while showing me scars on the sill recalling how they occured... The outside pontoons are mostly walk ashore now, these should be fine and early season there should be space. When we were there everything was busy and we were advised to use the inner harbour as it would be A calmer and B we would not be woken up at 4:00 in the morning as a flotilla of yacht's was leaving, there was also very little available space outside anyway. For a place to stay well loads of choice, nothing is low cost. Lots of nice places to eat. Diesel is slightly lower cost than Alderney and accessible at more states of the tide, the chandery there is good too. Oli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thanks Steve, good advice! Do you know if you can prebook an outer pontoon berth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 All sounds good Steve, I need to organise crew,costings,etc, all the usual, I have not been down to Guernsey so lots of questions and logistics and I also need to work out mpg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I will be berthing in Alderney, to save cost for the crew and less distance to cover also the B&B's are very understanding about cancelling.No pre- booking in Guernsey I think, you are not likely to need it in May, a call to the harbour master before you leave should put your mind at rest about berth availability. jerry.shutter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 I've had a couple of visits to St Pete in May in recent years and probably a couple of dozen before. The outer pontoons have fresh water and electricity now, and as Steve says are walk-ashore. They used to be quiet, but many English, French and Channel Island boat owners visiting have preferred staying "outside" with the ability to depart when they want. I would suggest that in good weather in May you could be rafted 2 or 3 deep on all of the outer pontoons, with boats being assigned slots on a first-come first-berthed basis, filling up all of the the alongside berths in the U-shaped blind alleys first, then rafting up, with the furthest berths rafted first. When it's 2 deep all over, they'll assign a 3rd boat both sides, and block the U-shaped slot if necessary. I arrived early in May 2017, was met by a Harby in a dory as usual, and ended up with two French boats outside, and several boats "in" in the U-shaped blind alley. It was a pig to get out, and needed other boat crews to move, and my planned 6 a.m. departure for Brittany turned into 7 a.m. Friendly warnings the night before had been forgotten with meals and wine ashore. Knocking loudly, smiling, and a bit of French definitely helps, and makes the exit more bearable for all. No Harbys were seen to aid departure! Suggestion: Talk to the harbourmaster. Explain you're leaving early and need a good position to depart. Two or three PBSBAC boats arriving together might be able to berth together, but still might get hemmed in. Failing that, try to tie outside of a larger boat, and hope no-one comes alongside you. St Pete is definitely an experience, and I wouldn't let the berthing hassles put you off. My personal preference if fishing the Schole Bank or area south of the Alderney Race would be Dielette and sleeping aboard. In good weather (with no wind in the NW). The outer marina is quiet, accessible 24*7 for shallow draughts, with a little commercial traffic only. Walkashore berths, decent showers, and straight to a popular restaurant. There's not much there, but it is spectacular and welcoming! Jim, Oli and Steve S 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Oh go on then. Better add us to the list. Lol. Will have to check with the boys first then other crew. Charlie Jim and jerry.shutter 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Always full of useful knowledge Mike, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Again i really want to get over. If any crew spots are available let me know. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansimpson63 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I will be going on Alfresco, weather allowing, on 11/12 May with Charlie. Would anyone like me to contact Lidl in order to pre-book some of their excellent Special Reserve Port, don't want to miss out! Maverick Martin, Jim and Kingfisher 126 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Great news Ian, hopefully I will be able to join in with the social side this year as I took a dive last year feeling poorly. Looking forward to sharing the said tipple already. 👍👍🍷🍷 iansimpson63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansimpson63 Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I donated a lot of money to the World Health Organisation in order to find a cure for Man Flu Chris. You not being able to quaff ale in Alderney (potential Eurovision song title perhaps) was a major setback to the social side of the trip, lets hope that we all stay healthy and the weather behaves. Jim, Kingfisher 126 and jerry.shutter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wight Magic Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I have been saving up I'm sure I can afford to have a couple of diet cokes with you Jim, iansimpson63 and jerry.shutter 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 10 hours ago, Wight Magic said: I have been saving up I'm sure I can afford to have a couple of diet cokes with you There's an image I can't conjure up! Dave with a diet coke ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 9:12 PM, iansimpson63 said: You not being able to quaff ale in Alderney (potential Eurovision song title perhaps) was a major setback to the social side of the trip .....and not a little unfortunate for the economy of the island. 😁 Kingfisher 126 and iansimpson63 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 As they say Terry every little helps!! iansimpson63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 For those who are confirmed as going, I am holding accommodation, let me know if rooms are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Still available as crew Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Two beds left at Alderney Angling for confirmed participants. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 So I will now confirm Dean and I for this trip. We have space for one other, put your name here or pm please. Terry are you still holding accommodation? or is there any recommendations for accomodation Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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