lofty Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 The weather is looking alright for this event . We have Martin and Neal as support boats. Anyone with a fishing kayak can enter on the day or just come down to have a look. It's quite a spectacle . Oh and if your in Swanage bay on Saturday, look where your going please List so far of competitors Starvinmarvin PaulFennel richi lureman lurelady merryfisher Charlie C.D.H Luvtoots Chaser Phatbuoy Bobbin'angler Floydyboy Andywills Legend Cobra Diyman (Ian) happyguy Mark Biffobear gosling Todaymueller [ john ] Dogsandlandys Sorona21 heresjonnie ( Jon ) Steve V Spud67 Dizzyfish Pipes crow Richc Clive. cj butcher Zoylander Ed Marshy Moonbar (Danny) Rosatuffy Alex Piscator (Andrew) Vanquished (Vini) Chrisot Johnb. As long as new yak gets here in time Fishboy Greygoose H Donk geordiebrian Wait & Sea (Dave) MadKev Robin2108 Oggy frosty Salisburysteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Good Luck Lofty, hope all goes well I will be down the other end of the Solent so I too am hoping for good weather and winds. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Fisheagle Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ditto. Hope you have the success that you deserve and that things go your way and that Club Members are up in the prize list.. Allan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) From David Starvinmarvin Morris on anglers afloat What a weekend. As I said at the OK Classic, you all made me very proud, I'd like to thank every member and non member that came along, their understanding wives and kids. Would also like to thank whoever put the weather right, its the one thing as an organiser you just can't control, there was talk of chickens and goats being sacrificed well whatever/whoever did it, thanks. Ed and Andy I forgot to thank you at the end of the prize giving, I'm sorry, you both know without your and SWKA's help we would have struggled to make it all happen. The Marshals were brilliant, it all ran like a well oiled machine, each Marshall just getting stuck into a role, knowing what needed doing and just getting on with it. Nicky, Steve (Ballan, Ballan, Ballan, Ballan, ooh, pout), Richi, Paul, Andy, Martin, and Steve, thank you so much. Neil and Martin the support boats, thank you for stepping in so late in the day and donating your time, fuel and support, be proud your help donated another £360 to the fund. Lofty thank you for arranging, again at such short notice. The Lady Mayoress for popping along on time to award the prizes to all the winners. Martin from Swanage Angling Centre, he and his wife managed to get everyone's bait ready and waiting for the 8am opening. The guys at Herston Leisure for putting up with us, but please do something about that bloody pump in the toilets! And of course all the sponsors. Ross and team from SMG Group who donated the 1st Ocean Kayak Trident 15, Railblaza rod holder and paddle, 2nd Ocean Kayak Trident 15 and Railblaza rod holder, 3rd prizes PFD and C-Tug, trophies, and reels for our juniors. Daiwa who supplied, a 6-12lb class Super Kenzaki Rod, Cap and Polo Shirt for the best fish prize and supplying us with enough caps and Polo Shirts for the Marshals and a few extras for prizes including First Lady and Junior. iCOM for supply Polo Shirts and Mugs Baz (Barto) and Cornwall Canoes for supplying prizes for 2nd and 3rd place prizes for Best Fish. Thanks also to Carolyn at Swanage Council who was very understanding and helped me through the early stages of planning and paperwork, she also helped to keep our date safe, there were two other clubs wanting the same date. And lastly, thank you to Tina (Mrs Starvinmarvin), Aaron, Isobel and Millie for not moaning to much about the time I've been spending on this event. I'd also like to thank my Hobie sponsor for being so understanding, thanks Steve. See you all next year Edited May 19, 2013 by Maverick photo added Stuie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I was lucky enough to be invited to help with " safety boat " duties on AWOL. I arrived at Rockley just before 9:30. My Dad was already there getting AWOL ready. As I loaded my gear I heard " tea or coffee ". Now let's think about this - - - - - - Gorgeous morning with hardly any breeze, One of the best club boats and a great skipper offering me a cuppa when I arrive. - - - - - Magic ! We set off through the harbour at a gentle pace. We could just about hear Charlie on the radio. Martin asked about the mackerel and we were reassured that they have finally come in ! As we reached the chain ferry, we spoke to Neal who also confirmed that the mackies were in. He had taken up position on the western side of Swanage bay. We nipped out for a few mackerel before taking up our position on the Eastern side of the bay. Martin was into the bream straight away. We had a steady stream of bream ( mostly to Martin ) until the tide died away then so did the fish. We didn't get called upon for any safety duties but Neal was asked a few times to help with stuck anchors. I heard a young voice shout " Dolphins " Kev's grandson ( Yelo ) was letting us know about our visitors. I have never seen the dolphins around here so I was delighted ! It's a shame they were so far away. When the bream were having their siesta and we had been " stood down " from safety duties we moved further out to try for a few Rays. No joy there ! Martin asked if I was up for a quick go on Poole patch - - - - - so off we went. We had quite a few bites but only one fish to Martin. We decided to go home and leave some fish for Chris ( kingfisher ) We took about 35 seconds to reach the chain ferry ( or it seemed like it ) what a great boat ! ! ! Oh yes, Lots of cuppas and sausage and bacon butties. Glad the Kayak meet went so well and happy to be available to help. Two sports boats came ploughing through at speed and some of the language used on the radio was a little less than " full of praise " Thanks for a cracking Day out Martin. Jim lofty, Stuie and niggle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Reading that Jim what a great weekend everyone has had. Makes up for the slow start that so many have enjoyed it. Well done for you input for safety duties if there was any!! Just joking, I would have helped out but had arrangements I couldnt change! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 HI Martin and Jim well done for supporting this event good news about the mackeral and bream the garden is now lighter and brighter and hedges trimmed looking forward to bream comp next w/e but have got to go to Devon to see grand daughter hope you all have a good time Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just found out that we raised £968 for Swanage RNLI station Stuie, niggle and Martin.C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Well done Lofty sounds like a great success Well done to Neal & Martin stepping into the safety boat request. Tony you need to get your week-ends better organised instead of missing the fishing! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 That's good to hear Lofty a very tidy sum. Jim it was good to have you aboard glad you enjoyed it Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Cheers Martin. Thanks for the day out. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just found out that we raised £968 for Swanage RNLI station Very well done to you all. How was the fishing I saw a picture of a very nice bream Charlie lofty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 There were around 20 species caught I must admit I saw this and thought of you Not my catch unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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