Adam F

First job is a dive platform. JV has very high gunnels so for boarding and alighting from a tender this will be a big help, plus getting onboard from the water. I'm planning a small one with a ladder that will support it too. Pic below shows the basic template that will be used to build a mould from. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

The plan is to use JV as she is for a few months and get to know the boat before a major re-fit over the winter. The boat and engine are sound but the build is very 'garden shed' so a full internal re-fit from scratch, and a full re-wire, complete new electronics system and pretty much a whole new stainless package - so not far off a full build. My plan is to use this thread to track progress for anyone who is interested!

Really feel for you on this Mark - I'm busy tomorrow with the family or I'd have offered myself. We have a good pool of members so hopefully when they get home this evening we might get a response.

Many of you will be aware of the planned cross channel kayak mission for Hero's on the Water that Mark from Alderney Angling and other have been planning for a while now. The first attempt was thwarted by the weather, but this weekend the tides are small and the weather is good so they are planning to leave Sat morning - the emergancy request is due to one of the saftey boats pulling out. They have one boat but as it's only single engined they want another as support, given the mountainous task in hand. Mark has just called me and issued a plea. Can any of the members / club boats assist? This is basically a very slow cross channel cruise standing by the kayak's and other saftey boat - all costs will be covered by the team. Failing that - I know many of us will be out over the weekend, could we put together a list of boats planning to fish across the channel that could support if needed? Post here or call me on 07850 278111 if you can help. Many thanks

Many of you will be aware of the planned cross channel kayak mission for Hero's on the Water that Mark from Alderney Angling and other have been planning for a while now. The first attempt was thwarted by the weather, but this weekend the tides are small and the weather is good so they are planning to leave Sat morning - the emergancy request is due to one of the saftey boats pulling out. They have one boat but as it's only single engined they want another as support, given the mountainous task in hand. Mark has just called me and issued a plea. Can any of the members / club boats assist? This is basically a very slow cross channel cruise standing by the kayak's and other saftey boat - all costs will be covered by the team. Failing that - I know many of us will be out over the weekend, could we put together a list of boats planning to fish across the channel that could support if needed? Post here or call me on 07850 278111 if you can help. Many thanks

Do we have any rod rebuilders in the club? Ive got a pair of Shimano spinning rods that I use for bassing and one has a missing butt eye and a damaged tip ring - I dont want a tackle shop or DIY bodge, I want a proper single leg matching guide professionally whipped and epoxy varnished. Any ideas?

Garmin 10" 2010c Works perfectly. Will need a chart, just need to keep an eye on eBay, one went for £30 last week.

Great idea. Gets my vote

I'd like to fish but the club BBQ right in the middle of the comp will hinder and serious plans. Will play by ear, if I go it will be Sun only. Not fussed what you decide prize wise. However if the club has spare funds, why not do 1st 2nd and 3rd and subsidise the extra on top of the £5 entry? The rod and reel combo would be good rather than money or vouchers...

Just a slow cruise back then?

Just heard from Al, they loaded up on the wrecks today, plenty of cod and pollack, with Dave making the most of Reel Magic's new speed to bag an extra few drifts and an extra few fish. I couldnt have gone anyway - but I dont mind admitting I was a touch jealous today whilst int he garden with the kids in the fantastic weather! Well done lads, look forward to the full report and more importantly - getting over myself in July!

They have done well today. After a lumpy crossing and a poor day yesterday due to the wind, they have made the most of the better forecast today and whilst they haven't had the numbers or previous years, they have had a fair few doubles today, best, I think, to Dave circa 18lb. The wrecks look to be fishing well, so I expect they will have a bumper day tomorrow too. Fair play lads, it wasn't the call I would have made on Thurs, but it's paid off.

Good luck to the boys who are going tomorrow, keep us posted!

1st competition Alfresco- jayden, jacob and jack allen Awol- Daniel and Macey Megabyte- Tamzin and Thomas JV - Reuben 2nd Competition Alfresco- jayden, sam and dom Awol- daniel and macey Megabyte- Tamzin and thomas wight magic 2- Jacob, Jack Marlin- Bradley JV - Reuben

Hope to see her tomorrow. She looks awesome.

Sorry, how many times did it post? Dodgy wifi connections fault out here in Gozo....

I'm new to dph props but ours were black when the boat arrived, or at least going black as cc says his turn black after a few weeks or being polished?

She's lush! Can't wait to see her in the flesh, and yes agree, great name and great graphics. I guess you need a big exhaust to let all of those gee gees out! She's going to fly!

That's really crap Nige. :-( Indeed we had had a new boat built in the time yours has been getting sorted - Dave's new machine. Ditto of you want a run out in jv but I know from experience last year that it's not the same as using your own. Just hope it first take the edge off for you long term.

Lol! Just posted the very same thing, you beat me by 2 mins.

Need to double check the tides but I'm looking at trying again in July as June is out for me and the JV crew. No fixed plan yet just whatever works to get us over the channel. 1) JV - Adam, Ian, Alun

Well done boys. Such a shame work gets in the way as mon to thurs looks stunning and would be the time to go. Oh well try again in July

Especially when there is 2 of them!

Typically the forecast has changed again this morning to one we would probably go on, now that crews have unpacked and headed home. Angry!!!!

June isnt good for JV. so yes, going on the 2 weekly cycle, next date would be 4-7th July. Thats what I'm aiming for anyway - already in the family diary. Hopefulyl we will have Dave and Oli along, so 3 new boats.