Paul D

All the best Martin.

Nice write up indeed and the part I was particularily pleased with was :- "I discovered the club listening to BBC Radio Solent, which was promoting the previous year's event and the numbers of boats taking part seemed vast. " and "The club has one of the best websites for clubs like this; you can find all types of interesting stuff such as where all the big fish are, who is going fishing where and when or hits and tips on tackle and bait. "

BASS stocks

Now back on the front page - The expiry date for the article had passed and I forgot to extend it due to the postponment.

Brighton / Worthing it is ! Wood

If asked the following question in a consultation regarding UK Fisheries in 2003 :- Does current government policy adequately reflect the different public interests in marine resources and environment ? How can biological, environmental, economic and social issues be addressed in an integrated manner ? Would you expect the answer to be this ? :- Sea Anglers undoubtably contribute to the local ( tourism ) economy, but they also fish the same resource putting pressure on stocks possibly not less than the inshore fleet. The Charter Angling fleet in Weymouth is quoted as being the largest in the UK. The retention of fish by sea anglers / unlicensed vessels needs to be addressed. They are all fishing the same stock.

Had a read and I have sent a suitable reply to Ian Carrier. Awaiting my reply now....

Def worth that Paul. The bluechart probably costs that on its own

Dave, The price you quote is for the Esprit Pro and then you have to add VAT to ship to UK. The Suveran Pro is

Can always add some more to give you something to aspire too. Hell, they might be there already for all I know ?

So when the guy from DEFRA states "We hope that a solution that is proportionate and practical can be identified by the SFC." I guess they are going to be disappointed as no change hardly fits the above bill.

Wed next week .. Hmmm could be tempted.

Surf reef Given Gohead Bournemouth 's Proposed Artificial Reef SURF REEF IS GO!

Jones Nets Fish of a Lifetime ..... Jones nets 'fish of a lifetime' By Echo Reporter Alun Jones with 18-8 bass A SUPERB specimen bass, which is one of the heaviest ever recorded from the Dorset coastline, was the highlight during the Poole Dolphins SAC open flounder and cod boat competition. Alun Jones, who is a member of Poole Bay Small Boat AC, caught the huge predator, which thumped the scales down to 18-8, after heading afloat in his own small boat Gastronaught'. Setting out from Christchurch, he was targeting a mark over Christchurch Ledge when the fish of a lifetime put in an appearance. However, it counted for nothing during the competition, which was fished for just two nominated species, cod and flounder. More than 180 competitors entered the event which was supported by the crew at Poole Sea Angling Centre and ABU. It saw some 75 go afloat in their own vessels and more than 100 went afloat from a Poole charter boat. advertisement The fishing was fairly good with 17 cod being returned to the scales along with five flounders over the qualifying weight of 2lb. The small boat section for the heaviest cod was won by Steve Lane with a fish weighing 11lb1oz. ........

Might need to rethink the model as the wood is apparently starting to turn up off the Needles......

Hopefully it will be good for fence panels as I have one in pieces after all this wind !

Timber Ship Sinks If you do get out take note of "Coastguards said they were expecting a "wood slick" to end up somewhere on the south coast over the next few days."

Cracking pictures Dave. What camera are you using to take these ?

He hasn't stopped yet either

All the best. Paul

Updated the front page to reflect this

Some may have noticed already, but I have added some of the pictures from the 2007 Open Competition to the Photo Gallery.

See link below Honda Boat

Welcome back and I hope the internet line is OK now.

Another interesting figure I heard on the radio ( and confirmed by looking it up ) is that Heathrow Airport uses 20 million litres of kerosene per day.