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Try this link Burnham Weather for 10 day forecast.

Salt-X are going to be there if anyone wants to stock up and save postage. Support our advertisers. Terry B.

Follow this link for a recommendation for Prop Revolutions in Poole. Several of us have used them and the service is great. Also club discount. Propeller Revolutions

On my Microplus, I used the ones from the chandlers that advertise that sort of stuff in BFM. They're aluminium and seem pretty good, didn't cost a bomb and are easy to fit. Anything else needed? Terry B.

Anybody who's missed the Go Fishing Show, you ain't missed much! I managed to make contact with Martin and Simon (britboard), a new member who I welcomed to the fold. There was plenty there for the maggot drowners and boilie bungers and a bit for the game angler, which was interesting, but the square root of cockall for the sea angler. A few boats, of which I though the new Warrior 175 was the pick of the small boats, and a few specialist suppliers with their own products. Also Warrior did me a good deal on a stern rail with bait table and rod holders for my boat. Which was nice! Virtually no large tackle suppliers so we could top up with the consumables; I couldn't even get any lead moulds. I think 3 of us visited Salt-X and got a good deal. I had a good chat with them and they want to focus more on our club as a beacon for their product on the South Coast. Also, interestingly, I discovered that they can supply in much larger amounts. How about a club supply and people top up their containers at the monthly meetings? AnkerYanka were there and asked me to point out that they are doing chandlery as from May, check the website. Also an alternative to the 'coat hanger' method for keeping the bouy clear of the boat. Will elucidate further later. All in all, a longish journey, fortunately a cheap ticket with the BOGOF offer and an expensive

I find it hard to believe that good Europeans like the French are flouting the EU laws that they so frequently quote at Britain! Whatever next? Selling soft cheeses in open air markets?

Don't put Terry & Pete on your register for Blandford, we'll be coming downhill from Oxfordshire. Meet you on the seafront about 8.00am. Terry B.

Being part of a chain, Martin, if it's anything like the one in Oxford, it's absolutely superb. No criticism except on a very busy night, service can be a little slow but, hey, who's in a hurry on a night out. And buy their kippers to take away for your breakfast next day! Terry B.

Of course, that last comment was from the only member who actually boasts about what he catches. The rest of us are far too modest. Hope to see you as a member soon. Terry B.

Go to Burnham Match Terry B.

There is an interesting thread from a while back on anchoring, rope, chain et., at Anchoring thread. Well worth a browse. Terry B.

What sort of boat is Star Turn?

Once again, it's worth trying ebay at ebay anchor chain. If you win it at the right price (this is a good time of the year) and, as in this case it's only

The chap several of us used on ebay was called ropeseller but I can't find him on there now. There is another one who looks as good called Boatropes at Marlow. This is similar in that you bid for 50 mtrs and can then ask for whatever length you require at the same pro-rata price. Try this link rope on ebay

Tom, your comment has prompted me to send a link for this thread to Marathon Leisure so they can see the amount of discussion this sort of topic can lead to. Any reason why not?

Thanx, Kam. It was that last bit that threw me. Terry B.

Sorry, silly last question, just spotted it. Terry B.

Martin, I did use the forum as extra muscle and that was probably a contributary factor. Dave, I got the radio from Piplers. As I was there, it seemed a good price and no P&P. I have used it a couple of times and over the distance we're usually at, it worked as well as the fixed radio. As far as plotters are concerned, I think Cobra is a fairly new entrant into the market and for something as critical as navigation, I think I would be tempted to stick with the tried and tested. I do agree, though, that the 12v plug in is a good feature. Perhaps some of the more established manufacturers should take this on board. What software does it support? Terry B.

.........and can somebody tell me how to put in links to web pages!

I've checked with a friend, and he doesn't know of anything, but everywhere else in the area does have clubs. Try this link www.escis.org.uk/list.asp?a=0&ssc=308

I would like to highlight a problem I had with my Cobra MR F75 EU DSC radio and the successful outcome. Back in December, I had a problem with with the radio in that, when I transmitted on the microphone/speaker handset, all I go was a loud buzzing sound. After Christmas I reported this, through Piplers of Poole, to Marathon Leisure of Hayling Island, the UK distributers. Their diagnosis was that the microphone was faulty and, even though the warranty was just over, supplied a new mike under the terms of the warranty. I tried this in January when I went to sea again and the original problem still persisted. Again I contacted Marathon about sending it to them for repair and was informed they only replaced faulty units. However, the warranty was now 2 months out of date and this would mean paying for a new radio. I did point out that it was only out of date due to the original mis-diagnosis, but this didn't wash. Again I asked the question about getting it repaired as I don't consider

From my limited experience, there is no real shortcut to gaining the experience you want. HOWEVER, having been a member of this most excellent club for about 18 months, I can tell you that my knowledge and skill base has increased exponentially with the amount of time I have spent mixing with the members and fishing in their company, sometimes on a buddy basis. The more effort you put into meeting the members and being an active club member, the more you will get out of it. People have been kind enough to share techniques and marks with me, and I'm sure they will do the same for you. This will mostly be done in the secure club area of the site. Good luck from one learner to another and I hope to meet you on the water sometime. Terry B.

Surely it is today, Dave?

Mind you, those things he sells probably have central heating and jaccuzis. I mean, it's not like REAL boating!

A lot of this is obviously due to the increase in watersports generally. Another interesting point would be a breakdown of the types of craft and percentage increase in rescues. How many PWC's and windsurfers contributed to this figure, for example. From my experience around the beaches of Cornwall, probably quite a few. However, there is no excuse for us to feel complacent. There is always something more we can do to improve our own safety, whether it be equipment or education, to save becoming one of the statistics.