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I don't think the choice of technology is the answer to attracting younger members, what we need is to attract those who are enthusiastic about fishing and boats. Boats are a problem with the younger demographic which, if we are honest, has always been the case. Getting married, setting up a home and starting a family generally take precedence. I believe that the age range we are likely to attract are those who's families have grown up a bit and promotions have given them a bit of spare cash. We've all seen them at the marinas, keen and inexperienced and in need of a bit of help and, hopefully, they will bring their youngsters along with them. This is where we can come in but, how to make the connection, there is the rub! I, probably like the rest of you, am frequently accosting people on the pontoons and slipways of Poole extolling the advantages that membership of PBSBAC brings and what a bargain it is. How can this be ramped up? Perhaps we all need to carry promotion business cards to hand out at appropriate opportunities with online details, etc.. Terry.

I have done a bit of research into the use of WhatsApp for interest groups through my role as IT and Media officer in the local U3a. My findings, for what they are worth, is that there is not a lot of benefit to be gained. We have the benefit of a forum which everyone is happy to get involved in which leads to protracted discussions at times and also a PM system which is useful. Another level, I feel, would only dilute what we have and may even create cliques within the club. Of course, there is nothing to stop members forming their own WhatsApp groups, for all I know they probably already have. However, although it is a very efficient means of communication and passing photographs, etc, it doesn't tick all the boxes that the forum does which is the organ to which members associate membership of the club with. If members have regular companions with whom they fish or skippers they crew for, WhatsApp away but, there may be occasions when an offer of a trip may not be wanted to be shared with the whole group. For a loose group of friends who do not have the security blanket of a club, WhatsApp is perfect. Horses for courses! Terry.

I spoke to Rob this afternoon and he is going to look tomorrow and give me a price. Thanks for the lead, Charlie. Terry.

Thanks for that, Charlie, I'll give him a call. Terry.

does anybody know someone who could fit rubbing strip to Min-y-Mor? I'm not really sure who does this sort of thing. Terry.

I have been discussing with my daughter about how long I can justify keeping my boat. Sensible girl asked me if I can afford it, answer yes at present, 2nd question, how long do you think you're going to live for? Decision made! Of course, add to that she's now taking an increased interest. Terry.

What reason did they give for moving you on? Terry.

Quite happy to join in, date dependent. Terry.

We can only hope that this doesn't take as long as everything else being considered by the Government. Terry.

Quoted from another post: Before I ask a non club member, would anyone like a ride and take part in the comp. Send me a pm if interested. Terry.

Before I ask a non club member, would anyone like a ride and take part in the comp. Send me a pm if interested. Terry.

Equally, Octopeds, yum,yum! Terry.

This is the basis of my crab pasta that my daughter so adores. Terry.

I was out with a local friend and what a glorious day to be on the water. I decided to give The Bridge a go first as my friend's wife likes bass. A very slow drift speed and dirty water seemed a bad combination and, predictably, nothing stirred. Then a move to the Ledge to try for bream and, again predictably, some bar steward was on 'my' usually dependable mark, we tried nearby but, annoyingly, his catch rate exceeded ours. However, we caught bream and kept a few for home consumption. Doggies outnumbered the bream by about 3:1. Plaice then beckoned but, again with the lack of movement, .3-.4kn, and the decidedly murky water, nothing much doing and we only added a couple of small gurnard, a doggie and slipper limpets to the tally; where have they all come from? Having got bored, we decided to have a little cruise and went to socialise with Gummage (Martin) who appeared to have been having a 'Gummage' sort of day. Nice to catch up though. On the way back in, we saw Allan on Fisheagle waiting for the Town bridge, no such problem for me, not having radar does pay off sometimes, I hope he had a better day. I was really surprised back in the marina upon checking my log for the day to find we had done 49 nautical miles, surprising how it adds up. I really must do better at coordinating good weather with decent tides, that's twice now. Terry.

Sorry. Terry.

Is this any good? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194883058663?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=194883058663&targetid=2406300041925&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9191608&poi=&campaignid=22321085244&mkgroupid=175260283623&rlsatarget=pla-2406300041925&abcId=10228678&merchantid=115117439&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwtdi_BhACEiwA97y8BIFpJEb34iU7bdkyQ8sIL6u5aYi76SPzVgSTSr9vUC8X__H_VjVfzhoCz_QQAvD_BwE Terry.

I'd love to and generally try to make this one but my usually accommodating B&B is unavailable due to renovations so, an apology from me. 😢 😀 Terry.

The only reason for asking was, although I recommended Lowrance kit, unfortunately, the Eagle line are what they call their 'more accessible' series. Although somewhat cheaper than the alternatives, they are built as very good sounder/fish finders but save on some of the other features like the chart plotter and connectivity options. I went for the Elite FS9 and am absolutely delighted with it BUT, it comes in at probably £300 more than your option. As they always say, you pays your money and makes your choice. Terry.

I assume Karl fitted the option you chose? Terry.

.......and did you remember to use it? 😉 Terry.

Which I don't! Good idea, hadn't thought of that. Terry.

It WAS the Pelican. I wouldn't have thought something that big could sneak up on you! Terry.

I think we saw them, we stopped briefly by the Castle and they passed us going in, they returned to the Lifeboat academy. Terry.

A stunning trip, lucky crew. I had a similar trip back to Cobb's from Southbourne but without the advantage of radar or experienced crew, that was fun but no big dramas fortunately. Whilst going down the small boats channel, I suddenly spotted the biggest blue ship I've seen in Poole on my starboard side in the main channel, probably about 40 yards away. I hadn't spotted it at all until that point despite two pairs of eyes keeping watch. Scary! Terry.

All this lovely sunshine, I'm getting very excited and not a little impatient. Come on bream! Terry.