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As I was on the blower today, checking details for Portland/Weynouth weekend I thought I would give Rupert a call on the Island He is going to check that there is not another big event booked for May 6th to 9th, then come back to me to discuss discounts for fuel and taxi etc Without taking WAG's its easier Put an idea up and before you know it there is a list, Simples Provisionaly to date 1.) Joint Venture 2.) Alfresco 3.) AWOL 4.) Sweet Chariot 5.) Quest II 6.) Wight Magic 7.) Phaeton 8. Adobe 2 9. Chettah Cat Can not wait, Charlie

Hi again A bit more info to consider before we decide / discuss at Thursdays meeting. I have just called Weymouth Harbour They also offer a discount on berthing but only up to 10% for over 10 boats. Normal rates are:

Wendy threw a bit of a curve in last night with a "what are the girls going to do on Portland while you lot go fishing on Sat". Sounded like she would rather look around the shops of Weymouth. That depends what the other WAGs fancy doing, and if others would rather not go to sea on Sat, would they have any access to a car/cars. I think Wendy wants to come around and back on the boat, but would let us fish the Sat without her. Time to ask the boss what she wants to do guys Nobody said this would be simple did they Charlie

If you are connecting the two batteries together as one to get 12 volts, and you connect the meter where the +ve and -ve from your busbar/switch are connected it will show the charge between the two domestic batteries. to check each battery, a monitor would have to be connected accoss the terminals of each. Or a switch and wiring put in place. Hope that helps Charlie

Happy Birthday Mark Have a good one Charlie

I have been talking to Portland Marina [Weymouth Marina is the same Price but not discussed discount] They have agreed a 10% discount for numbers over 10, (As a guide 9mtr Alfresco would be

Hi to bump this up and keep it growing PBSBAC Gathering at Weymouth/Portland Fri 9th LW 1500 Sat 10th LW 1600 Sun Lw 1700 So far, showing an interest are: By Sea: Alfresco Awol Joint Venture Serenity Wishin Abode 2 Phaeton ?? Quest 2 Sweet Chariot 2 White magic Prodigy Lady Cristine [sleep off boat] Moaki Warrior Just perfick By Road: R2D2 trail down Ellen 2 trail down Jo Jo trail down Marineboy trail down Moonshine trail down Lady Jane trail down Chetta Cat [Colin and Bobbi TBC ] If others are interested, or you wish to add anything please post. Or simply cut paste and update this one as I have here Charlie

Many happy returns mate I hope Veronica and the boys are spoiling you rotten Charlie Wendy Sam and Dan

Well done guys, but next time we meet I want to see your St Annes release papers I think you are on the recall list. "We stayed out untill the Yaks went white" Nice Flounder Mark Charlie

Happy Birthday Brian have a great one Charlie

Hi Nige There are a few spots closer in worth trying, that are not so badly affected by tides. I thought the boys were keen to go, so i was going. ether side of the 10 am HW and up to the start of the main ebb. trouble is Sam has a new girl in tow and Dan collected a replacement car today. both suddenly not so keen on a short trip. Wendy's new kitchen arrives next week, so I had better get ready for that instead. Back to the point, there may be some decent whiting about and rays at slack, so tight lines and have fun. I know ehere I would rather be Charlie

Sorry John I had a 50/50 chance and blew it Charlie

Hi to bump this up and keep it growing There is a Club comp on 4th July and a big tide on the 17/18th So that leaves two weekends with reasonable tides. Lets pick the first one, with a fall back two weeks later if the weathers poor. Fri 9th LW 1500 Sat 10th LW 1600 Sun Lw 1700 I will start to look into what facilities and costa are at Portland for the larger boats and for trailer boats. Also want to check what is now in the area ref pubs, food etc I will even talk to them to check if their "Olympic" accomadation may be available, if so at what cost So far, showing an interest are: By Sea: Alfresco Awol Joint Venture Serenity Wishin Abode 2 Phaeton ?? Quest 2 Sweet Chariot 2 White magic Prodigy Lady Cristine [sleep off boat] Moaki Warrior Just perfick By Road: R2D2 trail down Ellen 2 trail down Jo Jo trail down Marineboy trail down Chetta Cat [Colin and Bobbi TBC ] If others are interested, or you wish to add anything please post. Or simply cut paste and update this one as I have here This could finish up being the biggest meeting [ and possibly forum thread] ever So lets pencil it in and go for it discussing fishing and crews comes later Charlie

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Hi to bump this up and keep it rolling There is a Club comp on 4th July and a big tide on the 17/18th So that leaves two weekends with reasonable tides. Lets pick the first one, with a fall back two weeks later if the weathers poor. Fri 9th LW 1500 Sat 10th LW 1600 Sun Lw 1700 I will start to look into what facilities and costa are at Portland for the larger boats and for trailer boats. Also want to check what is now in the area ref pubs, food etc Too early to tell who crew will be, but may take Wendy for the whole trip rather than get her to meet us there. So far, showing an interest are: Alfresco Awol Joint Venture Serenity Wishin Abode 2 Phaeton ?? Quest 2 Sweet Chariot 2 White magic Prodigy By sea R2D2 trail down Ellen 2 trail down Jo Jo trail down Marineboy trail down If others are interested, or you wish to add anything please post. This could finish up being the biggest meeting ever So lets pencil it in and go for it Charlie

I was going to suggest a while ago that the fish of the month award this year would be an AT membership, Then realised that this may be just too difficult. Charlie

Hi Mike I see you have found the Club you were looking for, and may I say you have picked a good one. Look forward to meeting you both, please join in the banter Charlie [AKA Alfresco30]

Too bloody clever, is that why the blonde on a diet keeps on coming up

Great report Trev We really miss Ruperts no nonsense approach. Great to fish that balanced gear, but I think that sometimes we struggle to get the hooks to set in properly with it, and when the eels want to go its hard to stop them. But isn't it fun Looks like you had a great day well done mate Charlie

Welcome to the Club Steve Please feel welcome to join in on the Forum and you will soon get the feel of us lot, sure you will get banter but none is bitter. Nice boat, What sort of fishing do you do ? and what sort of range. We had a Pirate 21 with us in alderney last year, certainly shows the capability Cheers again Charlie

Well done Rob nice one Congratulations to you and to Neil for getting you on the fish. I hope that all enjoyed the comp, nice to see a Member winning it again. I suppose you will be changing your signiture box again now Charlie

Nice report we were cold on teh boat yesterday, would not have swapped places, even though I used to love fishing Blue Anchor Bay from the shore. Charlie

Sam has had to pull out because of Car failure. He has a mate in the motor trade who is looking at it tomorrow, he needs the car for the Pompey-Poole trips more than a fishing trip. We still intend to go early so will just try for a cod further out. Tight lines and good luck in Andy's comp. I hope that the fish are biting and our guys do well at the prize table. Charlie

Rob I have seen that first hand in NZ they have controls and are willing to enforce them, and good fishing again after years of decline. No doubt it took people like Mark to start the ball rolling As Peter says Mark and the AT need to know our feelings, perhaps someone should send him an email link to this thread. As others have said, I will join to try and help in a tiny tiny way, but with good marketing and PR how many others would also join up. I have a lot invested in a recreational angling boat, how much would she be worth with no fish? I hope to go offshore at the weekend, it will cost about

I must say that I was impressed that Mark had travelled so far to address last nights meeting. I had also hoped to hear a little more about stratagy for the AT's future campaigns, but was impressed that he seemed totally clued in and able to answer such a variety of off the cuff questions. If we had more time I would have delved more in to why Tackle shops could be offered a per person discount, but Clubs could not. I am sure if AT offered our club