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Not sure if the boys would be able to make this trip. so I may well have room for crew and will keep you in mind Hell I can not even remember the date, I had better look it up and book time off Charlie

Hi kam any idea which wrecks and how far off land were you You have me interested now

If your mate has dived a few out there has he a few recomendations about the ones to look at fishing. I am quite willing to spend time researching wrecks, but an idea of which ones would be nice. even better numbers, for known fishing wrecks. It looks like the route to Cherbourg takes in better wrecks than the route to Alderney. Charlie

Hi Nigel Depends what you are after mate If its the out and out fishing/catching you want, you may, just may choose Rob If its the thought of taking your own boat across in company of like minded souls, enjoying some potentially great sport and a brilliant crack. Having the satisfaction of whatever fishing success you enjoy being credited/enjoyed between you, your crew and your mates. Is priceless IMHO taking wishing will take some beating. IF WEATHER ALLOWS Charlie

been having a nose around on various sites This one should be worth a look a big wreck

Very Poetic mate, you just forgot to mention walking up that hill after 12 hours on the boat. BRING IT ON

Be sure to back up your waypoints and marks first As these resets can lose them. They also lose any customised setting on mine, like the information showing over the top of the plotter map. speed bearing heading to mark etc. Not a major problem if you know and have time to reset it all. The first time it happened to me I thought the set was defective. Charlie

cold it may have been Kev FUNNY it definately was

Hi all I have a mate wko has now returned from Australia and is looking to get a trailered boat. Currently he is looking at Warrior 165 or simular, is anyone selling one or knows of one He is looking at fairly new with 4 stroke motor, and is a fan of Honda engines from past experiances. Cheers Charlie

No Big cat this year then Tomo? PJ is right we will get well excited for this trip. Terry I expect we will all join you on the Saturday but I had better check with my crew Nice picture Tom thanks. and yours Craig This one shows all the boats trying to fish 1 big wreck on teh way home , after a delayed departure becasue of FOG Charlie

A lot of this seems to be either in areas where land etc is cheaper or in the case of my old Club at Southsea the boat park was on a headland next to a public slipway. where the land was also bought cheaply. and the Clubhouse in a building bought when property was much much cheaper. water front land in Poole is far from cheap. Unfortunately Clubs have Membership caps, which in Parkstone YC case means that a level of Full Membership needs to be maintained, they then use various facilities in the Club Yard and Yacht Haven paying Members rates to do so. Opening the facilities to associate members would reduce the Numbers of Full Members, in the long term costing the Club money in lost income. Just my thoughts, but if there is a way of getting something out of the proposed developement for our members it would be great Charlie

Hi Gordon The last few years have gone well SP a date is set subject to weather and as it draws nearer the interest and activity on the forum grows. Just prior to the trip we have gathered after a Club Meeting or at a Pub to confirm plans. departure times and which boats are going together and where they are stopping on route etc are organised. On the day Its usually an early morning meet at the boat then the boats RV either in the harbour or somewhere close, lots of excitement and chat on the VHF radio as we head out to a chosen wreck, its usually mid channel and the start of a wreck hop to the island. Some boats go in early to get organised in Braye harbour, some [like us] try to make the most of it and even have a look for some tope in the late afternoon. Day 2 and 3 its down to the various boats, but many head for the banks for the flat fish. lots of planning goes on in the evenings about the format, but the last day the boats head back, fishing on route But by then the crews are tired and fishing is less of a priority. I hope that gives you the general idea, If you have a look at last years forum threads you would get more of a feel, especially reading some of the reports from when we got back. Its a good trip if the weather is good. Charlie

Shame that it wasn't really sinking.

1. Mrs Sea Greg + Crew TBC 2. Alfresco, Charlie, Sam, Dan and Will 3. Quest II Tom, Chris + 1 0r 2 TBC 4. Awol Martin, Dean + 1 TBC 5. Wight Magic , Dave + crew TBC 6. Phaeton, Duncan + crew tbc 7. Serenity + crew TBC 8. Abode Craig + 1 or 2 crew TBC I Hope 9. Rosie One John + 1 or 2 crew TBC 10. JV - Adam, Alun J and Rob F Crew looking for a ride: Forum Name............Real name Little Sal..................Graham Livebaiter................Toby Randle

But does it show some French trawlers?

Happy brthday Paul have a good one Charlie

Hi Tom Happy Birthday mate When I turned 40 I had to leave the Navy but I have enjoyed myself a fair bit since then so you are not dead yet. Oh and I did get a stripagram at my 40th party, arranged by Wendy because I bet her she wouldn't. Have a good one Charlie

I do not like the sound of that last one Tom. or the leaking Bow Thruster tube. Oli the guy who came here with the instrument last week taking photo's was Ken Hawes of Class instrumentation Ltd 07970 617513 or 020 8333 2288 He is from up your way but should be worth talking to to see if he had a local surveyor using his kit Good luck and I hope you find the leak. Charlie

Happy Birthday Mark I hope that you are not on one of your long days/nights Charlie

Oli As someone who has had the engine out due to damage caused by an undetected water leak, I feel that I should not really offer advice But as you are being very sensible and trying to get it in Warranty {unlike me ]I will. I second Chris's idea about teh talk we used int many times in the Navy and if necesarry the food dye idea, but there may be other areas to check. When I first launched I had water ingress under the deck, found to be coming back through the elec bilge pump. fitting a non return valve in the discharge line has fixed it. It is very common for skylights and windows to leak, also condensation lying in pockets untill rough weather moves them. Only last week at work ,we had a surveyor taking pictures of a new leak detection device in use, I am sure I put his card somewhere safe, if you want his details let me know, his evidence should be enough to get a warranty repair. Charlie

I bet that does not happen often. My Boat and Toms are right outside the office, but at times that makes it hard to be onboard in a working day I am sure dry stacking her will help in many other areas though Charlie

Belated happy returns Brian Charlie

Not sure about the Camo I would have thought bright yellow to make sure big fast boats see you, may have been a better plan. But you will be able to sneak up on the mullet [nearest we get to bonefish] Have fun charlie

Many Happy Returns mate I hope all the family spoil you rotten and you and veronica share a few glasses somewhere nice. Charlie

Hi Tom Sorry to hear that the boat may have to go I know that at timeswe must all sit there thinking these things through and doing the maths, its definately cheaper to charter. I believe that there may be other Members facing the same dificult decisions as you are. Its the other bits and pieces that keep me going. even though I too get to use loads of boats at work, I have had one of my own for so long I would miss my own boat too much to contemplate. Days out fishing, social trips with friends and their boats, Holiday trips are all part of the attraction. That said having an engine problem and the Boat OOA is a royal pain in the ass, that I could happily live without. Whatever way you choose or get pushed to go I wish you luck You know that you will be welcome to come conger cuddling with the boys and I on Alfresco, we may even get John out again for the promised eeling trip. Charlie