Bob F Posted March 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Latest forecast for Sunday is Southerly 4-5, Sea State moderate to slight, light rain showers. So, it's right on the edge of our limit, I think. Martin, Mark, Paul D how do you feel about that? You will be the skippers for the day. p.s. Splash-Out will definitely NOT be available. Suzuki now say they have got to reomove the power head to repair a leaking oil seal... Good job it is all being done under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Just spoken to Mark. If the forecast is 4-5 Mark is not keen on driving all the way to the solent and fishing a new area in uncomfortable conditions. So, as an alternative, Mark we prefer to fish in the shelter of Poole Harbour and maybe try to get out to the Swash if conditions allow. I agree. Let's wait till after the 6pm forecast tonight before we make the final decision. Bob F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Hi Bob I agree with Mark, its a long way to tow and be thrown about the place. Lets do what you suggest and make a decision after this evenings forecast Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Bob, I fully agree. I looked at the forecast and have almost already decided not to go. Anyhow, I can now fit the GPS to the boat ( But also have to fit kitchen lights etc. ) Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviduk Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Hi I would make other plans as an alternative it seems sunday is going to be windy and with it being in a southerly direction it will be uncomfortable ,but i would wait until sometime saturday to make a final decesion Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 The 6pm forecast has got no better, slightly worse in fact. Regardless of the wind dropping dramatically on Sunday, this blow will muddy up the water which isn't good for plaice fishing. I say we give Hayling a miss this weekend. We have done all the prep work, so we can always go another time. Mark, if you still want to give your boat a spin in Poole Harbour, I will be available for that. Bob F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 ok bob sunday morning if you are ok with that what time do you want to go at . mark b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Mark, Low tide is 09:30 (1.1m) and high is 18:30 (1.9m). Neap tides, so I guess launch time will not make too much difference from Cobbs??? Not much good for flounder, though. How about 10am? No need to go too early, is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipper Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 that was quick bob 10am fine whats that at my house mark b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Can I come? Meet you at 10am at Marks. Are we planning to fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Hi all Sorry the weather has changed your plans If you are out on Sunday Mark give me a call I will be working on the boat. If you bring her in to the Club at lunchtime I could take a couple of photo's for you. Call me first to confirm I am going. I did not reply about weather as I had discussed it with Martin earlier. Its a good shout though because that much wind would make launch recovery dodgy. Not the place for launching on a maiden voyage. Let me know what is caught Tight lines Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Is there any chance of making the trip Sunday 21st March ?? Upside is the tides are BIG ( I am reliably informed by Paul J ) and hopefully the weather will be better ( calm spell coming up by the looks of things ). Downside is it is mother's day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Hi Paul Mothers day would be no good for me, more than my life's worth. I could however do the Saturday 20th if thats any good Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Martin, Saturday is good, but my friend I was going to fish with won't be able to make Saturday. ( Sure I will find someone else though ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Just spoke to Bob. Sat looks like it could be a goodun, he is going to check. Would be good to do the trip sooner as we get busy with other trips towards April. Paul - Dave Mayne was looking for a boat place - maybe he could crew for you? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Yep, 20th March is ok with me. Bob F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Anyone looked at the tide times yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Bob, Portsmouth times are :- 11:06 and 23:33 High tide 04:23 and 16:43 Low tide. So I presume launch at around 10:00 and come back around 17:00 ( ish ). I dont; know the time difference for Eastney. Also, the tides are real big, so the current flowing past the slipway will be strong between tides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Charlie can probably confirm this, but the tides at the entrance to Langstone and Chichester harbours start running westwards at about 2-3 hours before HW Portsmouth and continue westards for approx 3 hours after HW Portsmouth. Based on the times Paul has provided, we will have a westerly flow from 8am-9am till 2pm. Therefore, we should be launching at slack water between 8am and 9am, and coming back in between 2-3pm. I'd appreciate it if someone would double check this. We don't want to get it wrong if the tides are so big. cheers Bob F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Hi all it's me again!! If you want to check what the sea conditions are like check this site http://www.chimet.co.uk/default.shtm It is at Chicester Bar but it is only 5 miles away or so. This guage is on the actual bar and gives real time information. Regards Cod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Whey Hey! Nice one Cod. Udaman!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 So, are we going for Saturaday? Has anyone double checked the tide times as above? Bob F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob F Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Is anyone reading this??? Can we confirm who is taking boats and which boat buddies are attending or would like to attend? And can someone please double check my tide times?? So far I think we have: Loyal Royal - Mark B + Adam + Bob F. Maverick - Martin + Rich Jaw??? Neo - Paul D + Dave Mayne DaveUK and Kev?? PLEASE CONFIRM!!!! Bob F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 OK!!!! I have checked your tidal predictions, and they look to be pretty spot on according to my calculations. However I'm not 100% familier with where we are launching from - but it looks ok to me. I fear however that we may be battling with the weather again. I have checked all of the weather sites I use (5 of them) and they all paint the same picture. Wind 4/5 Sea State - slight/mod at times Weather - Heavy cloud cover, rain at times heavy. It may change, I suppose we are best to make a decision Fri some time? I can confirm myself, and will text Dave Mayne to check if he is still available. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviduk Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Hi Cant make this weekend my boat is still porley and kev is working Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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