I have watched some of this fiasco on tv, It is a tradgedy waiting to happen, The fact that he proudly acknowleges that he learnt his seamanship from childrens books says it all, I hope the BBC who are responsible for this nonsence have put a fat cheque made out to the RNLI in the post. End of rant!! Derek ,V.
Just received my Sept copy of BF monthly, page 8 has got a face we all know with a scruffy old ''flounder'' he caught Sorry Martin, could not resist it!! WELL DONE, Derek,V,
Charlie makes a good point on loss of electric power, that is why many of us carry hand held VHF for backup, Even a watertight one not that expensive!! Derek, V.
pete, they will, this lot worked from Mudeford ( but they are NOT a Mudeford fishing family) and there will have been rejoicing in the Haven!! Derek,V, oops sorry, Pete Snr not brian,
The USA coastguard/rescue service actively seek out these conditions off their atlantic seaboard for training purposes!! I am with Charlie, the words should be committed are spot on. Derek, V,