Maverick Martin

I have four boys two of whom have partners with children (Yes Jim I'm that old lol) Both families are house owners but struggle to keep their heads above water indeed they may even be better off allowing the state to care for them. They are also tax payers and what really annoys me is that hard working young families like these are forced to help pay for others that can't be bothered to at least try. I have nothing against the state (us) helping those that have fallen on hard times however how someone that has never worked even though fit and able can have an easier life than those that at least try beggars belief I could go on but won't as this is supposed to be the joke section, although sometimes social care appears to be just that..a joke Martin

like it Martin

typically classic Rob spelling mistakes and all Well done Tomo on choosing a superb replacement for Just Purfick. Just had a good look at their website and the boats look awesome Martin

My highlights for the past decade are to numerous to detail here as every trip on my boat with my eldest boy is a highlight for me but a few others are: My first trip to Alderney on a club charter and staying in a very posh bunk house with loads of freinds from the club and catching some superb fish on that trip. Making the trip to Guernsey and Alderney in my own boat with very few mishaps Learning to use the boat for more than just fishing. I have been lucky enough to experience some brilliant social activities and cruising in the company of other club members. Seeing this club grow into the best small boat angling club on the south coast or maybe even the uk Last but not least being able to consider myself a friend of you lot Thank you Martin

A very Happy Birthday to you George Martin

Bump Anyone fishing this one.......we are on AWOL weather permitting of course Martin

I have just insured with Pothcawl and they have covered me to France and the Channel Islands as did my previous insurer CraftInsure. I have previously found A plan expensive for marine insurance although most of my other policies are with them Martin

I actually agree with Trevor and will also wait and see. The old ways are not always the best ways but I do need proof from both camps before I jump either way Martin

Hi Simon it can be a little confusing as the previous and current managers name is/was Andy however the new Andy has been there about 10 months. If you keep your boat on stack and store in any yard you will have the same issues re early start or late return as none of them work 24 hour. Rockley do during the busy months now stay on later so that boats for the most part do not have to raft up on the pontoon, much better than it used to be. I came near to moving from Rockley last year due to the rafting up issues experienced so much happier with their current methods. In the winter months staff go home a little earlier but then it's only mad fishermen that go out out of hours at this time of year so still no problem. Rockley shut for part of the Christmas period but have now put my boat and others on the pontoon so they can be used over the holiday period and I am happy with this as it at least lets me use my boat when I want. If there is an issue I have been assured that if I call the yard the managers phone number will be available and he or his staff will respond. Not sure what other yards do in this situation Am I happy? as happy as I would be anywhere else and will be even happier if all things promised come to fruition. Martin

Mark you are welcome to slum it onboard "Awol" if you like Martin

Rockley is ok, the cheapest in the harbour but furthest from the harbour entrance so you do need to factor in a little extra fuel in your costings. That said the yard has a new manager and seems to be improving. Martin

Awol with Dean and I onboard will fish it on the 2nd and could take one crew Martin

Have a look on this site, gives info and a picture bottom right http://www.rocna.com/kb/Shackles Martin

Ta Rob Martin

Chris none of the links work? Martin

Well done Mark I just love reading your reports from down under Regards to you and the family and Merry Christmas Martin

What a great report, you guys must have arms like Popeye gagagagaga Shame fish didn't want to play Martin

Happy birthday Neal have a goodun Martin

The nursery are in Poole is seasonal with the areas and dates being as follows:

Oh go on then Martin

Thanks for sharing your excursion with us, nothing better than talking bollox I'm renowned for it Also superb photos, a first class way to spend a day Martin

All the best Mike, enjoy your day Martin

How convienient that they have found another species that needs protecting along with the sea horses and just as a no anchor Zone is proposed for Studland! Personally I have never heard of an Undulate Ray being caught in Studland Bay Swanage yes but more offshore than in close Martin

Adam, Graham Gear and Malcomn De Jersey phoned me to book in this morning, both fishing off of Little Canford Martin

What he said Happy birthday Rob we all love ya really Martin