Graham Nash

So who decides what emergency they attend then Dave?? It could be said that anyone stupid enough to be out there in poor conditions, or in a poorly equiped vessel deserves anything they get ... fortunately thats not the mentality of the RNLI. And I certainly dont go out there "prepared to DIE", I go out there to enjoy a hobby happy with the knowledge that if the worst should happen there is someone out there who will be willing to help (so long as they know of my plight). Graham.

I cannot even imagine 60ft seas!

The link doesnt work Dave

And what makes it even better is that she was released to tell the tale. Excellent fish and nice touch Kev, well done.

I shouldnt think she is!

1. Martin- AWOL + none member 2. Tony + Richard Stephens on Serenity 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. Geordie Brian- kayak 14. Graham Little Sal + non member

I have just bought another hull Colin, if your not needing that 100 quid off I would buy it from you (I assume it's transferrable?).

I had a cover by Wayne @ cutncover. Top notch, VERY quick, a fair price and a nice guy!

So Court Jester will have a convoy of small fishing boats following him

I'll crew for NIGEL if he wants anyone Only joking of course Nige (I'll just follow you very closely)

well done lads ... As you know, I popped down before you all set off and I must say you lot are HARD CORE!!! My nice warm comfortable boat was sat on the land yet you lot were heading out into a very strong headwind to find shelter behind land some 3/4 of a mile away, but you were all happy that the "paddle back would be easy"! MAD but admirable. And a special WELL DONE to Dave for covering as the safety boat. Graham.

that made me laugh out loud

so it would seem ..... so we can all get back to talking rubbsh again

Not a fan Derek?? Bob, surely you can see that you are "flogging a dead horse" here. You upset many with your earlier posts and there doesnt seem likely there is any way back for you. I personally was impressed with your passion but i find you TOO heavy and TOO political for my "hobby". Whether you throw things back or stock your freezer is your call, whether you want to lobby (or name call) people in power again is your call, but me? I will do things my way and carry on in blissful ignorance And I think the majority on here are the same. (Are they )

That was ......... ....................... TERRIBLE!!!

you really do need to get out Martin!

Hmmmmmm

we need to get out soon! I see the forecast for the weekend has changed every few hours.

Have you seen the windguru forecast this morning?? I'm sure they just pluck numbers out of a hat on a daily basis.

Many happy returns Rob. Have an extra one for me tonight Graham.

Eh??

Im already in discussion with that guy Mike, he has someone coming to look today (Sunday) and if thats a no go then i might have a look. He has done some bits to it that I am not a fan of, but it's a diesel british raider (which are supposed to be much better than mine????)

I have been looking at a "project" for over the winter. The engine is my concern. Ideally I would like an inboard but i think that may be more work than I am capable of doing so it looks like outboard is the way to go. I see I can buy a brand new optimax 125 for around 7 1/2 grand or a 150 for around 9 grand, both of which are more than I want to spend (if I can spend less). My question is ... where do all the second hand engines go? I rarely see any second hand ones other than on ebay. Is there anyone here that possibly works in the marine industry that gets to see good second hand engines? Thanks, Graham.

I wanted desperately to join in the fun with the kayakers a couple of years ago but unfortunately my balance was nothing like them nutters and I had to sit bolt upright and still otherwise I was over! So the kayaks were sold and i was back to "proper boat" fishing, and to be honest I had no interest in going back to it (it's a bit like motor cycling, loads of protective clothing and preparation required, which is a negative for someone like me, although the rewards can be impressive as has been shown on some of the threads on here). BUT then I saw this ....... http://www.planetseafishing.com/reviews/re...om-hawk-kayaks/ Surely even I could feel safe in one of them! Has anyone tried/seen one?

well done on the cod .... and there was the rest of us WORKING!!!!