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So the sun shone, the wind was settled, and the turnout for the Ocean Kayak Classic was at record numbers. All manner of rigs were tied and baits bought for the 5 hour species competition in Swanage bay. A safety briefing took place on the morning on the green and everyone signed in . David Morris, aka Starvin marvin, who owns Anglers Afloat has been organising this event for years, and it has grown year on year. Two years ago the company who organised a support rib were going to charge close to £1000 for there services. This is where PBSBAC came to the rescue, and by providing support vessels ,indirectly put that expense straight into the charity coffers, in this case Swanage RNLI. HOW were also on the green selling raffle tickets, and had two injured servicemen participating in the event, using Drysuits supplied by PBSBAC. The safety brief and gathering A round of applause in remembrance of Cam Clearie followed a touching tribute speech. At 10 am, with AWOL and Court Jester on station, the competitors took to the bay It's quite a site to see and soon the bay was full of kayakers at anchor I was one of the " naughty" boys that fished the boundary but was advised to go haul and go inside the fishing area , a line between the end of the pier and Ballard. Not a problem. It was well policed and I was very impressed by Neals stern talking toos that he gave some reckless gin palace drivers. I'm sure if he had canon he would have fired across the now. Good man On a personal note I had, dogs, black bream , corkwing, and my best fish was a beautiful undulate , around 10-12lb. I should have changed tactics but after the ray I kept ray fishing until it was time to head in. Back on the green for the presentation and the sun was out. The results were in The Mayor presented the winners and our own Brian Chapman( Geordie ) won a rod/ reel combo for best photo. A conger. The organisers The winners and the mayor The results from the day The final results for the day are: OK Classic 2014 - Final Results Competitor and Number of Species 1 William Chellingworth 8 - Winner of Ocean Kayak Big Game II 2 Mark Radcliffe 7 - Winner of Garmin Virb Action Cam 3 Raymond Cole 7 - Winner of Humminbird Fish Finder 4 Ryan Turner 6 5 Andrew Tracy 6 6 Michael Harpur 5 7 Amos Mak 5 8 Jonathon Large 5 9 John Gilling 5 10 Richard Cooper 5 11 Mark Crame 5 12 Mark Leake 5 13 Bill Scott 5 14 Douglas Lea Hamlen 5 15 Martin Colison 5 16 Steven Tibbenham 4 17 Keith Ward 4 18 Richard Chapman 4 19 Clive Joyner 4 20 Martin Payne 4 21 Stephen Hill 4 22 Steve Loftus 4 23 Colin Smith 4 24 Terry Tucker 4 25 David Harrison 4 26 Cormac Meeneham 4 27 Patrick Banks 4 28 Philip Green 3 29 Alistair Cole 3 30 Christopher James 3 31 Rosa Tuffney 3 32 Ian Harris 3 33 Brian Chapman 3 34 Simon Adams 3 35 Dane Wood 3 36 Jason Stanbridge 3 37 Gavin Deegan 2 38 Michael Horton 2 39 Mike Roberts 2 40 James Gammon 2 41 Andrew Kelly 2 42 Julian Byait 2 43 Marcus Ward 2 44 Dan Richards 2 45 Ben Welfare 2 46 Adrian Saunders 2 47 Charles Tones 2 48 Thomas Probyn 2 49 David Anstey 2 50 Ian Brown 2 51 Andrew Parry 2 52 Kev Lewis 2 53 Terry Wright 2 54 Paul Newman 2 55 Leon Evans 1 56 Arthur Whiting 1 57 Colin Chick 1 58 Dean Collier 1 59 Grant Spencer 1 60 Christopher Arnell 1 61 Wayne Shipp 1 62 Steven Heath 1 63 Andrew Board 1 64 Richard Bateman 1 65 Ian Pickering 1 66 John Elsdon 1 67 Matthew Torington 1 68 Stephen Crook 1 69 Tom Wilson 1 70 David Neil 1 First Junior (Sponsored by Mike and Gill at Swanage Angling Centre) - Matthew Torrington Best Fish (Sponsored by SPRO Performance Professionals) - Brian Chapman Thanks for reading Lofty

It tastes shite

Add one nearest your kitchen sink as possible

Try to make sure you're garden tap is fresh water. The only problem I've ever had with one was funny. The customer had a new immersion tank. The salt in the softener leeched into the new copper and the Verdi Gris contaminated the hot water, dying her peroxide blonde hair a visible green. Oh how we laughed......... It diluted down over time

Swanage fished its socks off this weekend apparently. Lots of bream( lots) between 3- 4 lb. A few dustbin lids dropped too. Centre of the bay

I've fitted a lot of water softeners. They are the only thing that works in this area.

Just 2 more minutes!

Cheers for coming down Neal. Was a great turn out

We all arrived at Southbourne around 7 and unloaded and trolleyed down to the beach. Everyone signed my sheet , donated a fiver, and then took to the water. I contacted Portland Coastguard and informed them of our plans, around the same time as Chris arrived on Kingfisher as a support boat. Xc had forecast 10 gusting 15 but it was a constant 20. 30 guys took part and although lots of species were caught, only 7 brought a fish to the measure station. I only needed 1to be caught for the day to be a Plaice Chase. Chris was pro active visiting the competitors and dishing out warm food( sossie sarnie mmmm) The weather saw myself landing around 12 and slowly and surely the Yakkers called it a day. All boats were off the water by 1.30 Paul from How Martin from How( client) The fish were measured on the Acme flatty ruler The winner was Jason Stanbridge from Portsmouth Last years winner Cam Clearie awarding the trophy And Paul from How with the plaice chase tankard A very happy winner with a very happy organiser Thanks all who took part We raised £187.50

I will do a report but the day was a great success, with a special thanks to Kingfisher as support boat.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbBuHsQh80

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0WbBuHsQh80

Take a look at this video on YouTube:

Take a look at this video on YouTube:

Ever wondered what's tugging your string?

These posts have been really interesting and encouraging Cheers

The Poole Bay Plaice Chase is on this Saturday. The Longest fish will win The winner will receive this trophy to keep, presented by last years winner , Cam Clearie, in front of the cafe on Southbourne Beach , at 2.30 and their name will be engraved onto this shield. You will be in good company The prizes are funded by Pbsbac, and the winner will be able to be presented with the trophy at the annual dinner dance on Saturday 26 th April at Parkstone Yacht Club. Tight lines all

Sounds good Chris The launch is from 8-2. We will be on channel 6, listening 16

Right o chaps Weather looks doable for Saturday so any Pbsbac boats want to come and give us a wave please do so. And as an incentive to you species hunters, this came out from Southbourne on Saturday last

Right o chaps Weather looks doable for Saturday so any Pbsbac boats want to come and give us a wave please do so. And as an incentive to you species hunters, this can't out from Southbourne on Saturday last Any club bo

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Unwanted, brand new in the unopened box. Cost £94 from Veals . £70 to a club member On fleabay for £80 Collected from Poole

Here's the front side. Pointing and the crack can't help!

I'm pretty sure its double skin and it has been damp for a while I beleive