Adam F Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 Well it's back to work for me tomorrow - bugger! So!! It's time to look ahead and cheer up! It is only 4 months to our annual club trip over the channel to Alderney! Horrayyyy!! Early days yet of course, but I guess we will be looking at the May bank holiday weekend, leaving Thurs/ Fri and back Sun/ Mon weather dependant. JV will be going again and space for 2/3 crew. Who else fancies it?? Quote
Adam F Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Posted January 3, 2010 Doh!! Seems I have a habit of being down at this time of year! http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=8235 Quote
Oli Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 Been looking forward to this thread since about May, you're two days later than last year Adam. Sweet Chariot very much in and looking forward to it! Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 AWOL probably cant make the late may bank holiday but will try and get across at the beginning of May. Not sure when the fishing gets going over there but may even look at Easter week end Martin Quote
duncan Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 as it appears I don't have to go back to work tomorrow (well I still have to clear my desk...) I guess Phaeton should be around to take advantage of any weather window... Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 Wight Magic is up for it and very much looking forward to it do we start watching the weather now ? Quote
Oli Posted January 3, 2010 Report Posted January 3, 2010 You mean you haven't started yet Dave? Quote
Paul J Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 I won't be going this year, im going stateside to catch some striped Bass PJ Quote
Wedger Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 JV will be going again and space for 2/3 crew. Who else fancies it?? Hi Adam, You have a PM Quote
great white Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 I think the tides for the first May bank holiday are too big, and I will be working for a regatta for the later one. I may have to look at taking a long weekend between the two, after going twice it seems important to get the tides right. But the skipper and crew are as keen as ever Charlie Quote
TomBettle Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) I think the tides for the first May bank holiday are too big, and I will be working for a regatta for the later one. I may have to look at taking a long weekend between the two, after going twice it seems important to get the tides right. But the skipper and crew are as keen as ever Charlie I'll second Charlie's comments regarding tides. I am sooooo looking forward to heading over with Quest II, but will be booking my days around the tide tables rather than the actual dates. For Turbot, I plan to go on neaps as I hate to drag a weight to slow the drift. Interestingly, if you want an early May trip, Thursday 6th through Monday 10th are perfect flattie tides. Then Sunday 6th June to Thursday 10th June also look good. I may leave it until early / mid Juneish or even the end of July and make use of the mid channel marks on the way home too? Monday 21st June to Friday 25th would seem like a nice week to also have a go at the mid channel Cod (and Conger 'ey Charlie?) en route back in? Or Monday 5th July to Friday 9th July? Definitely good mid channel action (maybe even a little late) by Monday 19th July throught to Saturday 24th July? Tom Edited January 4, 2010 by TomBettle Quote
duncan Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 I think the tides for the first May bank holiday are too big, and I will be working for a regatta for the later one. I may have to look at taking a long weekend between the two, after going twice it seems important to get the tides right. But the skipper and crew are as keen as ever Charlie I'll second Charlie's comments regarding tides. I am sooooo looking forward to heading over with Quest II, but will be booking my days around the tide tables rather than the actual dates. For Turbot, I plan to go on neaps as I hate to drag a weight to slow the drift. Interestingly, if you want an early May trip, Thursday 6th through Monday 10th are perfect flattie tides. Then Sunday 6th June to Thursday 10th June also look good. I may leave it until early / mid Juneish or even the end of July and make use of the mid channel marks on the way home too? Monday 21st June to Friday 25th would seem like a nice week to also have a go at the mid channel Cod (and Conger 'ey Charlie?) en route back in? Or Monday 5th July to Friday 9th July? Definitely good mid channel action (maybe even a little late) by Monday 19th July throught to Saturday 24th July? Tom well, what a coincidence, all those dates seem free in my diary Tom! now if only we could book the weather in the same way........ Quote
TomBettle Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Itching to get offshore again Duncan. Hope the engine is well run in by then as I am not planning on too many of these brrrrrrrrrrrrrilliant Winter sessions. Finances and time allowing I hope to get over a couple of times. Tom Quote
great white Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 This thread always grows quick LOL I hope that Adam can fill in the comp dates soon and then we can look to Alderney dates I would like to try not to go on teh 48 hr comp weekend, but if tides and weather are good it could be a plan, maybe go a day early or stay a day late {OR BOTH} Charlie bring it on Quote
Fugazi Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Having really enjoyed the trip last year can't wait to go again if anyone has space for me? Gordon H Quote
great white Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Just read through 15 pages of last years build up, via the link on Adams second post. It brings back all the excitement of the build up, and reminds me of all the planning required. If you are thinking of coming its well worth a read, then check out the post trip reports can someone add a link? Fingers crossed we can go again, in convoy. Charlie Quote
Rob Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Would certainly like to crew if poss - dates not too much of an issue if agreed early. Cheers Rob Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Has a date been set for the main foray over yet? I would like to sort out whether we are joining in and if so will have space for 1 crew Martin Quote
biggcol Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 Our new boat is not even in the mold yet but if all goes to plan we intend to tag along if that's ok. Not done that sort of distance yet but have done the classroom theory, it will be nice to put into practice with club members around for support. Might even catch some fish too. Colin Quote
Wight Magic Posted January 4, 2010 Report Posted January 4, 2010 I would like to fish on the smaller tides if poss but will go with the flow also try for the early part of May in case weather plays up we have the options of other dates Cheers Dave Quote
Adam F Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Does indeed brighten up the January gloom - looking at the sunny pictures from last May! My catch report here: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=8757 As for dates - I'm also flexible. Personally I find the flatty fishing better on the big tides, but harder work, equally the smaller tides are easy to fish, but I find dont throw up the numbers?? I'd like something small to medium, but will fit with the consensus. Whilst it would be nice to use the May bank holidays, if we dont then I'm happy just to book it off work. Anyone have a weblink to tides in Braye for May? Edited January 5, 2010 by Adam F Quote
Adam F Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Posted January 5, 2010 Braye Tides 2010: http://www.alderney.net/documents/Ald%20TT...SinglePages.pdf Quote
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