Rob

Martin, Ask his wife for the truth!!!! [emoji23] R

They kill the sharking down west, but often they are only about for a few minutes! great to see and the bottlenose ones we get are huge compared to the commons! R

I use the ring > carabiner> buoy and so do a few people - so the length between buoy and ring is 15cms max!

Delayed again - not happeing this year: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/newS/15783251.Now_Poole_Bridge_won__39_t_reopen_this_year__opening_date_is_pushed_back_for_the_SEVENTH_time/

Get those cod baits down on the spoils!!!

Standard form for Jim!

This one: £220 https://www.force4.co.uk/teamo-backtow-170n-automatic-lifejacket.html Saw someone eating Xmas lunch being towed backwards at 10 knts or something!!

I have seen there is a new life jacket design that allows for the wearer to be towed backwards at speed. As an issue with falling over on a yacht is being dragged face down in the water, more than a few moments can cause injury. Which is something i hadn't thought of, esp useful if sailing single handed and clipped on. I'll look for the link. R

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Sometime less cost and hassle to fit a tilt and trim jack plate: https://trimmotors.co.uk/cmc-trim/

Or use http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

smart indeed! yes, i did a quick - reset my password and it was very swift!

indeed Nigel- next, if you are lucky!

Not happening! 'sometime before Christmas': http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15768656.Delayed_for_the_SIXTH_time__Poole_Bridge_re_opening_is_cancelled_once_again/

Weather looks awesome! But eldests birthday, maybe I can convince Livvy to come fishing!?!?!

Enjoy!

Can't wait to see this in action: M232 Camera (Infrared)   Rob

Do you mean this: £46 by the look of it with shipping http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOWRANCE-000-11020-001-HDS-9-GIMBAL-BRACKET/282736727588?hash=item41d46c1624:g:cwUAAOSweZJaDe~K

Appreciate that Charlie, I just wondered if it was an RYA approved technique.

I wonder if RYA cover the Alderney ring technique, I am guessing not, anyone know? R

Plus a winch takes an awful lot of current so you need to ensure you have a decent alternator to charge up the leisure / second battery after use (assuming you have 2 batteries). Plus, you need a good deep anchor store for the rode and chain to fall in to on retrieval. Plus are you planning to lower manually and free spool (which means someone on the bow or wait for it to lower via the winch). Plenty to think about, Alderney ring and a 5kg anchor might be easier and is what most of us raise with the Alderney ring. A number of the 30ft boats (and Mike / Carol on 40+ft Yacht) use this technique. Also, costs about £12! R

True, I pretty much retired after winning the Open in 2007 I think and cleaned up on prizes and Pools! Not even sure how big that one was, no monster but a fine specimen. I have been with you a few times but not in recent years. R

Good point, I have a spare 5kg folding Bruce too! Not much chain and less rope, for emergency use or stopping the stern swinging whilst floundering!

I have 100m 10mm multiplait, 5kg Bruce and 7.5kg of chain (heavier than anchor for Alderney ring, not fussed on length). Boat is 4.8m. 3x your depth is recommended, and more if rough and deep with big tide. Just think, if you are in trouble you want to be able to hold a good depth. It might be the one thing to keep you off the rocks! With that in mind, ensure you have something to hand should you want to upgrade you 'tripped' anchor to fixed in an emergency. R

can wait till Dec meeting if ok?