Maverick Martin

Like it Terry very much So who is to blame for this global warming thingy Martin

Happy Birthday Gordon Martin

Many happy returns Ben (Chirpy) I hope your old fella has treated you well today (and every other day) go on Dave spoil him Martin

God it's only 4 months and I'm chomping at the bit already Martin

Swinging moorings probably the cheapest way to keep your boat on the water but comes with risks ie I am glad my boat wasn't on swinging mooring today! Another downside is security but then we all leave our boats in exposed places so no more risk there than anywhere else. A dingy maybe needed to get to your boat unless your mooring provider has dinghies for use by customers. If you have to supply your own dingy then that needs to be kept somewhere. Parkstone Bay is a well run yard and I am sure you will be fine there. I would think their moorings are likely to be well maintained however I have no experience with them, do ask questions on that point indeed if you consider anywhere else ask the same questions. Parkstone bay run water taxis for mooring holders but not sure of timings or if this is seasonal again ask the questions One of our members works there he may well be along in a mo to give you the low down Martin

How's he going to get that on the bus

As has been said it's only metal and stuff, Bobi's safe and that's all that really matters.....apart from the excess that is Sorry Bobi didn't mean it glad your ok Martin

Eastbourne Brighton there both the same....well almost.....aren't they

Happy birthday Kevin hope you have a good day and aren't up on a roof! Martin

1. "AWOL" 2. Wight Magic 3. Alfresco 4. Phaeton 5. Serenity (recovery dependant) 6. Free boys 7. That bloke from brighton who I will not mention in case of the jinx striking again

Terry it's a bank holiday today

Sorry Duncan yes I mean't May festive hangovers to blame Martin

To all from the club that managed to catch a cod Well Done I managed to get it up in the end (without the use of viagra) and thanks to Dave for hanging on to ensure we were released ok. Weather wise as has been stated more comfortable than expected and that goes for the company as well Paul and Jim you were and are both very welcome onboard AWOL anytime. Nice to have pleasant company giving and taking copious amount of banter, it certainly helps the day along. Martin

If nobody has any objections I will move this post into the trip planning heading so that none members can view and see what they are missing Martin

My crew (Dean) needs to firm up dates now so he can book holiday time off work. Are we going along with the constraints of the accommodation ie 11th to 14th April? and if so which boats are likely to be going? Martin

Andy just phoned me and we both agree it should be fishable in the west north/west forecast 3/4 increasing 5 later. There will be a heavy swell left from today's blow so will be a bit bouncy but with the wind forecast W/NW we should find shelter on the usual inshore cod marks Martin

Happy birthday Paul Martin

Definitely going now (not early) will call up any PBSBAC boats Martin

I might poke my nose out, if I do will listen on ch6 Martin

Good luck with the project Graham Martin

Keep up at the back, Andys been gone about three weeks now Martin

Yes we know Tom but they seem to have it covered, but only time will tell Martin

Put your other glasses on Martin

Only two choices at that money Sean Rockley boat Park but on Dry Stack (pontoons usually oversubscribed) 01202 665001, Loads of us in this club keep our boats there so on enquiring please mention me or our club Ta! The only other option for below that money would probably be Davis's boatyard Hamworthy usually has a waiting list http://www.davisboatyard.co.uk/ Martin

More info HERE Sorry Mike AWOL is all crewed up Martin