Greg

Hello Rich This happened to my first fishing boat I bought from new. After the third year exactly the same happened to mine. The manufacturer honoured the three year hull warranty and the boat was taken back to the factory and repaired. It took four months to be returned. How old is your boat? check to see if the hull still under warrantee.? Greg

I would also take a look at the foundations under the external wall of the extension. Concrete strip foundations should be built for a cavity wall i.e to a minimum of 600mm wide. Depth of the foundation would depend on the soil type but should not be less than 300mm deep. If the foundations were built for a single wall and are narrow this may cause you problems for the future, especially if you are thinking of adding another skin or building upwards.

I went last year and bought some items. Like the others say, you need to have a good rummage. I bought two mugs for a £1 each which are specifically designed not to fall over or spill their contents. I have used them on board and they work well. I also bought a roll of anti-slide matting for the galley table, so that when we are eating our lunch our plates and cups don't slide off the table. I believe you need to get there early to get the bargains and best buys. I think it's worth going as long as the weather is favourable!!

Happy Birthday Dan hope you have a great day.

Hi Mike I'm not great at doing these things but what I would do is to convert your excel sheet to a pdf. Then upload the pdf like you would a jpeg photo i.e. attach it. Not sure if it will work but that is what I would try, Greg

I thought the Granny Jams were the best!!!!

Hi Chris Welcome to the club Chris. I grew up in Hamworthy and now live just outside. Hamworthy is largely on the flat and most things are within walking distance including the shore. It's a great place to live, you've even got a tackle shop in Hamworthy. Good luck in your house hunting and look forward to seeing you at the Meeting. Greg

Thank you all for your kind wishes. Had a great day off today and went down to Vesuvio at Alum Chine for lunch with the family. We then took a stroll to walk off our lunch and went into Bournemouth Aquarium (at Brad's request) The water conditions and weather were perfect. Typical when your boat is out of the water Stuie!! There again it just gives me more encouragement to get down to the boat tomorrow and complete the antifouling.

Happy Birthday For Yesterday Brian Hope you had a good day, Greg

Happy Birthday Martin Hope you're having a great day. Greg

Happy Birthday Ian Hope you manage to out fish Neal again this year!! Greg

I'm just a poor Buoy!!!!

Does that go for the TBAs' as well Neal?!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dave Hope you find that Trigger this year 😜 Greg

Hi Chris Did you order your normal shoe size or did you go up a size like a Welly Boot? Greg

Happy Birthday Kev Look forward to seeing you out there tomorrow? All the Best Greg

Well Done Nigel and Martin When I saw you entering the comp I thought there goes any chance of me getting a Trophy this Year!! Nigel are you really serious about moving over to this way. We don't seem to have any cod over here. I look forward to you proving me wrong!!! All the best Greg

We joined in both comps as well. We set off to the Spoils at 07.30 AM the wind and weather kind. Here is our report from 10.00 AM Onwards:-- Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, Whiting, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch ,ouch, ouch, ouch, Poor Cod!!, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, Dog Fish, ouch ,ouch, ouch,ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch - 11.30AM came in to just outside the Swash. Needless to say we also blanked on the Cod. Never been fishing in seas like that before and don't want to do it again!! Nursing a bad back to day, but back for some more tomorrow. Greg.

Happy Birthday George and Good Luck for 2015 😀 Greg

Merry Christmas from Marlin and let's all have a Healthy and Prosperous NewYear From Greg, Carol and Bradley

Happy Birthday Neal Your enthusiasm for Fishing is infectious and you are always willing to impart good advise. Long may it continue. Hope you had a great day, Greg, Carol and Bradley

1) Court Jester, Neal, Stuie, Ian (+ Roger ?) 2) Libby , Martin C, Crew (TBA) 3) Marlin - Greg Toms, Vic Cooper (Non Member)

1) Kingfisher - Chris Witheford crew TBA 2) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie 3) Marlin - Greg Toms Crew TBA

Hi Mick In 2006 I won the Poole Open Cod comp and caught the winning fish near the end of the Swash Channel. The Cod come in closer to the shore in winter to feed on crabs and other shore food. I was anchored about 150 yards west of the Historic Wreck marker buoy. The bait I used was clean squid on a 6/0 Pennel rig, Good luck

I would be up for that too. Neal you have been frustrated in the past that some club competitions have not been well attended. Surely, the date stated above is a great opportunity to enable the majority of us to attend a competition?