Mike Fox

Having the freedom to be an idiot is one thing. To abuse that privilege is something completely different. I'm not a fan of compulsory training, but sometimes Darwin's laws of survival of the fittest take too long to play out... Mike

Perhaps they weren't strapped down tightly enough, and the pounding at high speeds (anything above 6 knots in my case) might have caused them to move and bounce within the boxes? It's a scary thought having loose acid in the hull, with seacocks, anode bolts etc straight through to seawater. Glad you found it early! Frisky has 2 domestic batteries (11-12 years old but getting tired) and 1 cranking battery (second season), all 110 amp hour and about 12.8v at rest, with switching available. I don't have boxes, but have all batteries strapped down tight to the hull webbing, in the event of a knockdown. I do like the idea of boxes, and will investigate if they might fit! Mike

Most marinas insist on £1M or more cover. You don't have to hit too many Sunseekers whilst "parking" to tot up a quick bill !

Horrible news, and food for thought. Suspect that with a lifejacket he might have been found by now... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-24217620 Friends of mine found 2 divers years ago (1990s) off the Purbecks that had drifted over 2 miles from their dive boat, by keeping a good lookout. Am sure he saved their lives. Apparently, several boats had passed fairly close and hadn't seen them. If anyone is out off the Purbecks over the next few days, please keep an extra look out. His family would appreciate closure, am sure. Mike

Good stuff Steve! Heard in Castaways today that the first codling has been caught from Southbourne beach. I wonder if a kayak will get the first registered in the club this year? Mike

RESULTS Carol Fox - bass 1lb 2oz (before throttle cable snapped).

1) Court Jester - plus crew TBA 2) Frisky Fox - Carol and Mike

Anyone else looking at weather tomorrow, and thinking it's a possibility? Mike

Brilliant!!! Mike

How about a small fender and a large fender sock? ; )

Good stuff Paul ! Enjoy the rest of your hols Mike

We had a determined effort last weekend to find some new species for our annual total on Frisky Fox. We must have tried over a dozen marks over the two days, catching 60-70 fish (all but mackerel returned). Our last spot seemed full of dogfish, but after catching close to a dozen, this 15lb 1oz undulate ray came and grabbed Carol's gear. After a 10-15 minute battle when it kept taking line, it came to the net, and was quickly weighed, photographed, and released. Mike

Sounds a great day Stuie! Mike

Well done on getting fixed. The autumn fishes well usually and is my favourite time of year with most species fattening nicely. Hopefully, you'll be back in time for a session or three before the weather turns. Mike