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Just received this update on the disposal of out of date flares. Note restricted times when they are available: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flare Amnesty Event - Cobbs Quay Marina on Saturday 15th April 2017 between 1000 and 1400 hours Dorset Police are pleased to be able to announce the first ever Flare Amnesty Event being held in Dorset. A Sea Safety day is taking place at the MDL Cobbs Quay Marina on Saturday 15th April 2017, With the FLARE AMNESTY taking between 1000hrs and 1400 hrs only.

Hi Matt Condolences to you and family I recall your dad with a Warrior 175 going down to Levington in Suffolk when we were both members of the Bedford Sea Angling Club That's when there were some fish about! RIP Peter Dave

Poster Cobbs Quay Sea Safety.pdf Attached is a poster to advise you all on what is happening at Cobbs Quay on Saturday 15th April Dave

Mick have a look here https://www.smlmarinepaints.co.uk/antifouling Used to use Jotun on Lady C and it lasted more than a full season and just needed a brush off for the slime I used black as it did reduce growth in Holes Bay similar to Charlie's comments Dave

Hi Charlie I am not sure about the Ladies records or if there are any for the Wessex section. We have the AGM of the Poole & District Angling Association coming up on the 23rd March, I will try to remember to ask the question. Might be worth a look round Wessex AT website http://anglingtrustwessex.com/ Having just had a quick look at their new web site I saw a picture of Curtis with Nigel with a Undulate ray and his record Ballan Wrasse.

Hi Charlie I did point this out to him as to bring fish to "certified scales" would normally mean the fish would be dead, which we both agreed is not what is wanted. If however someone wants to claim for a New Record, then for it to be approved I am afraid you would have to kill the fish to get it weighed. Dave

Chris Holloway, chairman of the Wessex AT, has asked me to post the following: This may also affect our proposed MCZ at Poole Patch Dave ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir/Madam Sussex IFCA are carrying out an initial consultation on Utopia MCZ and we are asking for your thoughts on how you think the MCZ should be managed, how often you and your members use the site, what are your target species and what are your practices when using the site (ie catch and release). For those of you who belong to the sea angling committee run by Southern IFCA, I hope to attend your next meeting and speak to you personally about this topic. Please be aware that this is the initial consultation, therefore any comments made will help us getting a better understanding of the site and how it is used. Formal consultations will occur in the future and I hope you get as many of your members to attend these meetings. The location of any meetings has yet to be decided but no doubt they will be in your neck of the woods. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Many thanks Barry Goodhew Angling Development Officer Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority. 12A Riverside Business Centre, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RE Tel: 01273 454407 Fax: 01273 464668 Mob: 07392 197886 Web: www.sussex-ifca.gov.uk Sussex_ifca Sussex ifca

Hi all I have had an email from Chris Holloway who is the Chairman of the Wessex AT, I got his email as I am the secretary of the Poole & District Sea Angling Association. I have copied his email below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dave I see some anglers on web site are asking if we would encourage to kill or bring in fish for weighing purposes, absolutely no. we also ask for as much information as we can get so we can award the FOM of month, also based on angling skills, as an example if we were having to sort out a tie we would look at the tackle its was caught on (CONGER/SKATE ) on flounder or bream gear. We also need the club secretary to sign off so we can check that the club is also a member of AT , but we will have a look at and see if its user friendly and improve if we can. You can post my comments if you like. Best wishes to you and the Club. Chris. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope that answers the concerns Dave

Poor excuse for a glass of red or two

This is in Cobbs Quay!

Just 10+ years old thread Might be a bit late now

Belated Birthday greetings I am sure you managed to go out somewhere to celebrate

Happy Birthday Martin Glad you had a good day

Your opportunity to talk to those who manage the seas Dave ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Marine Conservation Zones stakeholder events - Thistle Hotel, Poole – 7 March 2017 16:00 – 19:00 Marine Conservation Zones stakeholder events for South and South West Don’t miss your chance to find out more about Tranche 3 MCZs Defra has now embarked on Tranche 3 (the final tranche) of the Marine Conservation Zone designation programme. The aim of this tranche is to complete the Blue Belt, an ecologically coherent network of well-managed marine protected areas around England. Through this process, Natural England’s role will be to provide evidence-based scientific advice. Most of the site options will come from the 2011 Regional Projects, however, a small number of new site options and third-party proposed highly mobile species sites are under consideration to ensure the goal of ecological coherence is met. Defra will announce the final list of sites and features to be formally considered in Tranche 3 at the beginning of the formal consultation period, scheduled for late summer/autumn 2017. However, in the coming months, Defra and Natural England will work together to ensure that these sites meet certain criteria and evidence standards. The Minister will use advice from Natural England, along with socio-economic information, to make the final designation decisions. Sites will be designated in 2018, within one year of the public consultation period commencing. In the Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight (IoW) area there are 11 site options. From west to east, these sites are: Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges, South of Portland, South Dorset, Purbeck Coast (incorporating the Regional Project recommended site Broadbench to Kimmeridge Bay), Studland Bay, Poole Rocks, Southbourne Rough, Albert Field, and three around the Isle of Wight; Yarmouth to Cowes, Norris to Ryde, and Bembridge. Community drop-in sessions In light of this, Natural England are holding locally focused drop-in events where recreational boaters can ask questions, raise concerns and receive information about the sites under consideration: • Thistle Hotel, Poole – 7 March 2017 16:00 – 19:00 • Riverside Community Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight – 8 March 2017 16:00 – 19:00 • Holiday Inn, Southampton (Herbert Walker Avenue) – 9 March 2017 16:00 – 19:00 Drop-in events for the wider community will also take place on the following dates: • Chesil Beach Visitor Centre, Portland – 21 March 2017 14:00 – 19:00 • Riverside Community Centre, Newport, IoW – 22 March 2017 14:00 – 19:00 • Studland Village Hall, Studland – 29 March 2017 13:30 - 18:30 If you would like more information on any of the proposed sites in this area or the broader MCZ process, these events will provide an opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and receive more information. For more information, please email the local Natural England MCZ team at NEDorsetHantsIOWMarine@naturalengland.org.uk. The RYA closely monitors MCZ developments and provides regular updates on the progress of MCZs/MPAs through the Current Affairs hub on the website, its range of e-newsletters and the quarterly RYA Magazine. For further information, see www.rya.org.uk/go/MCZs RYA members can contact the RYA Planning and Environment team should they have any enquiries on 023 8060 4222 or environment@rya.org.uk

Charlie All you need do is send in a request to the Wessex AT asking for the increase in size. Dave

Secure storage is their issue so I was told.

13 December 2016, Fisherman fined for failing to comply with Fisheries Officers and navigating a vessel in a dangerous manner At Bournemouth Magistrates Court, Ben Cook, 33, of no fixed place, was ordered to pay fines and costs relating to failing to comply with directions given by Fisheries Officers and navigating his vessel at such a speed and in such a manner as to endanger lives or cause injury in an incident in Poole Harbour that occurred on 24 September 2015. As a result of Mr Cook failing to appear at court on two previous occasions, on 17 August 2016 in Mr Cook's absence, the court heard how on the evening and in the hours of darkness on Thursday 24 September 2015 as Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Officers approached an unlicensed fishing vessel in Poole Harbour suspected of illegally clam fishing, the vessel made off at high speed. IFCA Officers followed the vessel and recognised the person at the helm as Mr Cook and despite being given several directions to stop what he was doing in order for them to facilitate a boarding and conduct an inspection, Mr Cook made several high speed dangerous close passes to the IFCA patrol vessel that led to IFCA Officers terminating the stop check attempts as they considered it too dangerous to continue. Mr Cook had been charged with two counts of failing to comply with a reasonable direction given to him by IFCA Officers and also charges laid under the Poole Harbour Commissioners byelaws for; i) navigating a vessel without care and caution and at such a speed as to endanger the lives or cause injury; and ii) navigating a vessel at a speed exceeding 10 knots. The court found Mr Cook guilty on all counts. IFCA Officers are empowered under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to board and inspect vessels, enter and inspect premises and vehicles and those being subjected to inspection, including the master and crew on vessels must provide assistance if it is requested. Commenting on the case, IFCA Deputy Chief Officer Ian Jones said, "This case is a good example of a joined up collaborative approach with Poole Harbour Commissioners resulting in the inclusion of charges for breaches of their byelaws. Failing to comply with Officers reasonable directions and putting IFCA Officers in danger by navigating a vessel at such a speed and in such a manner as to endanger lives or cause injury will not be tolerated and we will pursue such matters vigorously through court". Captain Brian Murphy, Poole Harbour Commissioners Harbour Master said "Dangerous behaviour in Poole Harbour will not be tolerated. Our 100% prosecution success rate continues, thanks in this case, to the joint working relationship we have with the Southern IFCA in Poole Harbour. Working with Southern IFCA and other authorities continues to be the most effective and efficient use of resources for byelaw enforcement." On 8 December 2016 Mr Cook was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £2240 and in addition for his previous non-attendance pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a bail charge and fined a further £80. 14 June 2016, First Criminal Behaviour Order for IFCAs - Illegal fisherman banned from Poole Harbour At Bournemouth Magistrates Court, Justin Chappell 32, of Hamworthy in Poole, was given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and pleaded guilty to several fisheries and Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) byelaw offences resulting from three separate incidents in 2015. On the 13 June 2016 the court heard how on Monday 29 June 2015 as Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Officers approached Mr Chappell in his unlicensed fishing vessel in Poole Harbour, he discarded his catch (suspected of being illegally caught shellfish) and despite being given several directions to stop what he was doing in order for them to facilitate a boarding and conduct an inspection, Mr Chappell made three high speed dangerous passes in close proximity to the IFCA patrol vessel verbally abusing and acting aggressively towards the Officers before leaving at high speed. The following day on Tuesday 30 June 2015 IFCA Officers again approached Mr Chappell in his unlicensed fishing vessel in Poole Harbour in order to conduct an inspection but Mr Chappell headed deliberately towards the patrol vessel on several occasions at high speed in a deliberate act of aggression and intimidation causing one of the Officers to take evasive action in order to avoid a collision. Shortly after, Mr Chappell returned at high speed driving his vessel directly towards the stern of the patrol vessel before veering away and again leaving at high speed. Finally, on Tuesday 6 October 2015 IFCA Officers located Mr Chappell's unlicensed fishing vessel unattended in Lytchett Bay, Poole Harbour. Officers seized an auxiliary hydraulic pump located on board that vessel that was contrary to the Southern IFCA Poole Harbour Dredge Permit byelaw. IFCA Officers are empowered under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to board and inspect vessels, enter and inspect premises and vehicles and those being subject to inspection, including the master and crew on vessels must provide assistance if it is requested. Commenting on the case, IFCA Deputy Chief Officer Ian Jones said, "The successful application for a CBO is an IFCA first and the result of a collaborative approach to combatting criminal behaviour in Poole Harbour with our partnership agencies; Borough of Poole Safety Communities Team, Dorset Police and Poole Harbour Commissioners". Mr Jones further added, "Failing to comply with Officers reasonable directions and putting them in danger by navigating a vessel at such a speed and in such a manner as to endanger lives or cause injury will not be tolerated and we will pursue such matters vigerously through court". The CBO is in force for 3 years and Mr Chappell must not enter or be found on land or sea within Poole Harbour. In addition to the CBO, Mr Chappell received a 3 year conditional discharge for all charges that in effect means that if he is convicted for any offence over the next 3 years he will not only be sentenced for that offence but also for the offence he pleaded guilty to for this matter. He was also ordered to pay £700 toward costs and his auxiliary hydraulic pump was subject to a forfeiture order. Any information relating to illegal fishing activity can be reported to the Authority in confidence on 01202 721373.

I think in the first instance the agencies will give a friendly warning and issue the leaflet about bait gathering in Poole Harbour. There are a couple of areas which are a no-go area, North Holes Bay is one, below is a summary of the agreement with SIFCA 8 January 2016, Memorandum of Agreement for Bait Digging within Poole Harbour From 1st November to 30th March, bait diggers are asked to avoid key bird sensitive areas of Poole Harbour to help prevent disturbance to overwintering and passage birds of national and international importance. This seasonal closure is part of a suite of measures introduced under the Memorandum of Agreement for Bait Digging in Poole Harbour, which establishes a joint approach to management of bait digging with the aim of developing and maximising opportunities to protect and improve the marine environment of the inshore waters in the Harbour and to further its sustainable use for the purposes of conservation of biodiversity, recreation, amenity and education. The area of Poole Harbour is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site. The site is designated for a number of habitats and species of conservation interest and competent authorities have a responsibility under the Habitats and Species Regulations (2010) to ensure that these habitats and species are protected. The Agreement sets out a number of provisions to avoid impacts on the Poole Harbour European Marine Site (EMS). In addition to the above seasonal closures for areas defined as particularly sensitive to disturbance, bait digging is prohibited all year round in the area north of the railway bridge in Holes Bay. Diggers are asked to avoid the remainder of Holes Bay between 1st January and 29th February. Bait digging is prohibited within seagrass beds all year round under the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority byelaw 'Prohibition of gathering (sea fisheries resources) in seagrass beds'. Diggers are also reminded about the importance of backfilling any holes which are dug as those which are not backfilled can take many weeks to refill naturally (depending on the tide and wave action of a particular area). This can reduce the area available for feeding birds and can pose a safety risk to other users of the Harbour. Diggers are also asked to dig bait sustainably and adhere to all local byelaws and regulations. The Agreement was developed in 2014 by the Poole Bait Working Group. Administered by the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, the Working Group brings together relevant authorities, nature conservation bodies and representatives of the industry with the aim to manage bait collection activity in Poole Harbour. The group hopes that the joint approach to management of bait digging activity will protect the marine environment in Poole Harbour whilst allowing sustainable bait collection to continue. Sea Angling contributes substantially to the local economy and supports many businesses including those engaged with bait collection. The Agreement will encourage sustainability of the industry which in turn will support and contribute to sea angling across the Southern IFCA District and the wider south coast. A copy of the Agreement can be viewed here

Hi Martin Yes the limit for ragworm for personal use only is a voluntary limit and it was agreed that 3lb of rag per person per day is more than enough for anyone. However if collecting ragworm on a commercial basis then there is by-law that is in force. It was made, in simple terms, that if you are stopped & questioned by the agencies and it is found that you have more than the daily limit they will remove the excess to personal limits. Those who have been caught gathering in gangs will have the bait confiscated and may be reported unless they have the licence to collect. All the above is for digging/pumping bait collection and not bait dragging which is still being reviewed as I understand it.

Whilst I have not lived in Dorset for long, nearly 13 years now, I have become more and more active in the marine conservation. You claim that the clam & cockles are not regulated and controlled, I am sorry to disagree with you here as I know that Southern IFCA have spent many hours chasing and catching illegal people collecting shell fish. They have successfully prosecuted and seized boats, nets, pumps etc and the illegal people know that their days are numbered as a number of registered fishermen are now reporting them to the authorities. There are also loads of by-laws which have to be followed or risk prosecution. Ragworm collection is constantly monitored and under a voluntary code you can only collect 3lb of rag per day as an angler otherwise you require a licence to collect them. I agree there is much more that could be done to protect and control our marine habitat and fish stocks but with the current recourses and limited funds they try to do the best they can. This may be a timely reminder that ANYONE can report any activity that they think is not right to Southern IFCA and they will look into it or respond depending on the nature of report. So it is up to ALL of us to report and put pressure on the authorities to act and not just sit back and complain without doing anything to help to improve the situation.