lofty

Standard boat 4.7 without the rudder Ocean kayak prowler ultra 4.7 xt

I don't reckon I'd need to be much nearer than I was to get a slick out . There was also a ledge halfway between the bay and the head that made for "interesting" paddling even on that mill pond of a day. I wouldn't even attempt Kimmeridge unless there was a clear day with zero wind forecast or maybe a light northerly.force 4 keeps me at home or best in the harbour . That flounder comp was at best a 4 maybe 5 gusting 6 and that was horrible in the harbour.I'm totally up for tow / lift but remember my yaks nearly 5m long. The comments above are why this is such a great club to belong to and the shared knowledge is priceless to this newbie .

I'm already mulling over the idea of going in the summer to target Tope from St Albans head. I reckon if I can get a good slick running down towards the overfalls I might tempt something interesting out and on my hook. It will all rely on conditions though as I've only got myself to rely on and it can be very hairy there.

In case I take a dark passenger along Always liked his boat name and very fitting for my pointy weapon of choice.

I'm pimpin my ultra kayak. I've got some hull stickers of my call sign "slice of life" and a couple of others but I'd like to put some from our club. Do we sell them and what sizes and how much etc. might be worth a run of them for the agm and other merchandice? Might also like a tshirt or two. Cheers Lofty

??? Ken Clayton. An old school Poole angler. I'm sure lots on here know him.?Don't know your reference sorry

That was Kens effort. He has a handheld gps too. Garmin I think. It's compatible with overlaying on google earth rather than just the track.

7.7 miles total Nice when you don't go solo as chums can take action shots of me braving the towering sea

Ken arrived chez Lofty at 8, we loaded up, bought bait and made our way through the mist to Kimmeridge

Me and a chum are going today.

"They had also stolen some kayaks and paddled over to Rositers where the police arrested some suspects" Wonder if this is what the scrotes use to rob boats? Did they pinch them or did they bring them with them because you'd need paddles too!?

Love the boys toys. There's more kit on that console than the space shuttle. Me and Geordie Brian use two tin cans and a bloody long bit of string.If you ever need crew me and just about everyone else on here are up for it. Have fun .Lofty

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I'm out on the yak tomorrow afternoon/ night off Durley Tomo if your doing sea trials ill be happy to snap photos. Maybe not toooo close though.

As a side to the security. I worked at Sunseekers for 10 years and made some good friends. One chap, a marine sparks,Tristan Cooper has gone on to specialise in marine security . His company is Dolphin Marine in Poole. I know your not really supposed to "advertise" on here but they fit some space age security on the big Sunseekers and if you mention me I'm sure he'd do you a good deal. Sorry if I've broken protocols but it's a serious matter so I'd give them a bell http://www.dolphin-marine.co.uk/ Ask for Tristan

Look out for those pots

Time to get my two man kayak prepped up .

Ok. Some think my Stanley blade idea a bit legally risky.(1 or 2 just left over from install.) Why not something more fishy? The boats are left for some time empty and are turned over at night. Put some eyes on either bulkhead with 100lb line and snaps each end for quick release. Hang a good assortment of hooks on the line, why not have 2 or 3 across at various heights? Wouldn't take long to put up and down at the end of your trip and would be 1 in the eye for any robbers. (this is me being tactful , as of I caught someone pinching my gear......)

Is there anyway to booby trap your electricals , especially the fixed stuff. Super glue Stanley blades behind the consul etc.? Only dodgy if you don't know it's there!

I'm often out midweek ( kitchen next week )so pass on my number. Ill steer him to the lets meet section on Anglers Afloat Forums. It's not Lucky John is it ? Lofty 07740456081

Was going to Poole harbour.I'd changed to Swanage at lastminute.com as the wind was a light westerly. The sea was expectedly flat and the fish absent.9-4 with only one knock on bluey, rag , and crab( a little edible I did catch) Once through the breakers I headed to the reef in front of the grand Lots of nets out. The reef exposed at coffee and cake time Top secret mark Load up and home James

I bought this months. Good articles. Bad editing. Full ov speling misstakes. It's the wrong photo grommet ! Page 50 should be on 49. They need a proof reader. Sorry to be pedantic. I liked it otherwise.

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Hi Nick Welcome to the club Is Cam my kayaking chum? See you at the meetings Lofty

Cheers for the tip. I'll give it a go and some other ideas from Anglers Afloat for my next hairy launch.