rich

1. Serenity - Tony - Jim 2 Marichelle - Mick & James ( non member) 3. Fisheagle with Allan and Mike Hall entering both Comps. 4. Kingfisher - Chris, Dogfish & Niggle. (Both comps) 5. Madness - Dean, Terry & Martin 6. Slice of life -Lofty 7. Warren Rich & Alun

If the flounders are listening on channel 6, they are not responding!

The lack of flounders appears to be the same in Christchurch as well.

The distinct lack of flounders at this time of year may not encourage a lot of members to fish the comp. Would it be prudent to postpone the comp. until early January, in the hope that the "flatties" make a showing? Global warming perhaps! Rich

MegaByte - Brian, Keith G Serenity : Tony : Stuie Madness - Martin - Dean - +1 other Reel Bizzy - Dave Evans - Kev Couzens- maybe Jacob Givans Warren Rich & Alun

The heaviest flounder I caught today was a fraction under 2lb...no, no, no, sorry, the only flounder I caught today weighed in at......

1. MegaByte - Brian, Keith G 2. Marichelle....Mick & James (non member ) 3. Madness Dean & Martin & Jim 4. Sea Dream ,,, Neal & Stuie 5. Sea Jay.. Mike and Clare 6.Fisheagle- Allan and Dave L. 7. Warren - Rich & Alun

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie, Steve Scott 2) MegaByte - Brian, Keith G 3) Kingfisher - Chris, Niggle, Dogfish Dave 4) Fisheagle- Allan and Dave L. 5) Madness - Martin, Dean + That young slim fella - ( Jim THE GNOME ) 6)Reel Bizzy Kev , Jacob and Dave 7) Marichelle - Mick, Crew TBA 8) Alfresco - Sam and Jayden 9) My Babby- Norman, Brian, Dan 10) Warren - Rich & Alun

1. Serenity - Tony- Nigel - Jim 2. Lofty. Kayak 3. Geordie Bri . Kayak 4. Madness - Martin - Dean - Daniel (junior) 5. Court Jester - Neil + crew TBA 6. Marichelle- Mick and James ( non member ) 7. Kingfisher - Chris W, Lester McCarthy, Steve S 8. Alfresco Charlie Sam, Jayden (junior) 9. Fisheagle. Allan G, Yann T+ TBA. 10. MegaByte. Brian + TBA 11. Reel Bizzy Kev - Jacob (junior) Dave 12. Warren Rich & Alun

Having already altered some visits to around to enable me to fish the comp. I feel Anita's patience may wear a little thin if I suggest changing some arrangements around again. Also some people booked in for the flounder comp are already booked in to fish the cod comp on the Sunday. My vote would be to keep it to the Monday. Rich

1) Court Jester Neal + crew TBA 2) yelo Jacob, Kev, plus more 3) Libby.. Martin c + crew TBA 4) Warren Rich + Alun (we have both re-arranged our days to try and stop Kev winning again)

Next Wednesday is good for me. Rich

Neal 48 / flatfish Comp - Paid Allan Green 48 / flatfish Comp - Paid John Stephenson 48 / flatfish Comp Dave Samuel 48 / flatfish Comp - Paid Stuie 48 / flatfish Comp - Paid Brian flatfish comp Thomas flatfish comp Dave Evans 48/ flatfish comp Tony Deavin + crew? flatfish comp / 48 hr comp TD only Rich Stephens flatfish comp / 48hr comp (shall pay Tony) Nigel Allen 48/flatfish comp Carol and Mike Fox - flatfish comp Chris Witheford - 48 / Flatfish Comp Kev Couzens - 48 / flatfish comp Charlie Chapman - 48hr / Flatfish comps. Sam Chapman - 48hr / Flatfish comps Steve Scott - 48Hr / Flatfish comps.

Many thanks Tony for a most enjoyable day out on Serenity. The first mark eventually had an assortment of club boats on it. One with an outboard "Fisheagle," another with a mast and lots of canvas "Frisky Fox," and of course us in a proper boat. The fishing was very slow with a couple of whiting and plenty of dogfish being the only things landed. The target species were nowhere to be seen. Fortunately the banter and copious amounts of coffee helped keep spirits up. Despite a slight diversion on the way to the second mark we soon had the anchor down and Tony pulled in a small ray so it looked as if things were going to look up. The only things looking up after that were dozens of dogfish looking up at the side of Serenity. With the light fading we headed back. No prizes for anyone on this trip. Rich

This was sent to me by a person involved with the security at a local yacht Club. This can only be good news. " I attended a meeting of Poole Harbour Watch this morning at which the new Police Commissioner was present and there is good news for boat owners. He has kept his promise and the Marine Police Section will remain in existence in Poole. There will be one Sergeant and two full time Constables supported by, initially, 7 Special Constables ( already trained) with more to come when trained. Indeed we may well see more patrols in the Harbour as the PHC have agreed that the harbour patrol vessel may carry Police Officers for much of the time it is on patrol." Rich

1) Court Jester - Neal, Stuie, Brian (aka Cabin Boy) 2) Kingfisher - Chris, Stu (non member) Jim Davies 3] Alfresco - Charlie, Graham [room for more if anyone wants to join us] 4] Serenity - Tony, Martin 5] Wight Magic-Dave ,Kev 6) Warren - Rich, Alun

Tony, Following our conversation I have added my name to the list. We can't both blank two years running.......can we? Rich

1) Court Jester - Neal + crew TBA 2) Serenity - Tony + Rich 3) MegaByte - Brian + Mark + Thomas and Tamzin (Juniors) 4] Wight Magic -Dave- Kev 5) Lofty,Barto, Geordie Bri.( kayak group)

All now sold. Rich

I have a set of 4 rod holders for sale. They are the rail mounted multi position type. They usually sell for about

Not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere, but it's worth repeating. This week about midnight on Tuesday 13th Noevmber, a number of large outboards engines were stolen from boats at from a boat yard at Christchurch. Extensive examination of CCTV shows that 2 slim males arrived and checked out the premises the previous day for some time, before returning later that evening and apparently hiding tools and equipment required near to the yard. The offenders then remained overnight nearby before leaving in the early hours of the morning. The same vehicle was seen to return about 11pm on Tuesday whereby they broke into the yard and removed and stole outboards engines. They were in the yard for over 2 hours, just out of view of CCTV. Planks, wheelbarrows and tools were brought to the scene to assist them with the theft. It is quite likely that the offenders are not local and may have travelled to the area. In the past when this has happened, similar thefts have occurred in Dorset in the following weeks, in particular Ridge Warfe at Wareham and Shell Bay Marine, but maybe others as well. Attached are three CCTV images of the vehicle believed to be involved which is quite distinctive. The vehicle is Turquiose Blue in colour and is believed to be a Seat Alhambra (Could be a VW Sharan). The observant amoungst you, will see that a distinctive feature at the time was, that it only had one silver hub cap on the front nearside. The other three wheels are black. If a similar or matching vehicle is seen around marina's or yards, please make a discrete note of the registration number and description of occupants and contact Dorset Police immediately quoting crime number C:12:D:048017 as Police would obviously like to speak to the occupants of the vehicle. It is NOT necessary to ask for the marine section directly as a local response officer will be sent to deal initially PC 1521 Tristan Oliver Dorset Police Marine Section, Poole Officer in Case for the crime PC 1002 Anderson Dorset Police Marine Section. Poole Rich

This is the reply I have recieved from the Council. Dear Mr Stephens, I understand that at the last Hamworthy and Poole Town Centre Area Committee, held on 11th April you raised two concerns: Marine Traffic Signals: I understand that you are concerned that the marine traffic signals on the new bridge are not bright enough. I can confirm that although the Harbour Master approved the signals several months ago it has become apparent that as the intensity of the sun has increased as we approach the summer the visibility of the signals in some conditions is unacceptable. A trial with an alternative type of lamp is being undertaken during w/c 14th May and if successful all the other signals will be changed as soon as the replacement units are available (up to 2 months delivery time). Lifting Schedules: The schedules were developed by the Bridges Operating Board (BOB) which has a bias of members with maritime interests. Since the introduction of the schedules for the two bridge system BOB has requested further changes to address mariners concerns and the Council has very quickly made all the changes proposed. BOB are meeting again on 21st May when further changes will be considered. The Council has worked hard with the maritime community to develop the optimum solution for the two bridge system, however as users and operators gain experience it is likely that the schedules will be developed further. We welcome comments on the two bridge system as we recognise as with any major change such as this there will be a settling in period and the need to made adjustments to achieve the best operating conditions. Regards, John Rice Engineering Manager Transportation Services Tel. (01202) 26 2111 Borough of Poole Rich

I have spoken face to face with several councillors and the Harbour Master and bet them all that as soon as the Twin Fingers bridge has proved reliable that they would decommissin the old bridge. They have all categorically denied this and all said that it has never been discussed. I wonder, bearing in mind that the old bridge is nearly 90 years old and sinking! How can the council afford to maintain two lifting bridges in these times of constraint? Rich

I recently attended a Poole Area Committee meeting at Hamworthy. This was attended by half a dozen Councillors and Steve Dean who is Poole Councils Senior Transport Engineer. I raised the following points. 1) The traffic lights (for mariners) on the new bridge are very difficult to see unless you are directly in line with them. With the sun shining on them they are almost impossible to see. Steve Dean is going to look into this and has promised to get back to me. 2) The new bridge has been years in the planning so why have we had three different timetables in three months and even the most recent is only a temporary one? The meeting was told that as with any new procedure the Council were having to adjust the timetable as things settled down. 3) I told the meeting that the Council had been economic with the truth regarding the holding bay between the bridges. I added that the boating fraternity reluctantly accepted that a holding bay was inevitable but could not accept having to wait up to forty minutes for the next bridge sequence before being able to exit the holding bay. I added that that boat users brought prosperity and employment to the area. If they are to be treated like second class citizens, they will simply up anchor and move elsewhere taking valuable revenue with them. I finished by saying that mariners who have to negotiate the new bridge are referring to it as the "Two Fingers Bridge" because that is how we perceive the council's attitude to be towards us. My accusations were denied and my comments noted. Probably won't get us anywhere but I felt better getting it off my chest. Rich

1. Martin- AWOL + none member 2. Tony + TBC with extensive knowledge of harbour and a good back( with heater) 3. Alun Jones and 4. Paul Frey ....on Gastronaught 5. mark winfield kayak 6. Ian Jones - JV 7. Bob Fuller - JV 8. Steve Johnston - Kayak 9. Gary Austin prodigy 10. Charlie Chapman prodigy 11. Stuart Cooper - Sea Dream 12. Brian Murrey - Sea Dream 13. Lofty- kayak 14 Geordie Brian- kayak 15. Richard Stephens on Serenity