All,
with the current weather forecast many of us have discussed our optionas and resulted in postponing the comp for 2 weeks to the 18th September.
PLease can you let others know.
Thanks
Rob
A difficult one for sure
I personally think it would be a shame to have to drop the % of retained fish.
I know that there might be more prizes than fish caught but i wouldn't want to be at the wiegh in to witness it
PJ
I think that is the right call.
Lets hope it's better in 2 weeks time.
Rob
Good call,
this is the right decision
A difficult one to make to make but it is essential to ensure the safety for all competitiors, regardless of the boat size.
Unfortunately I will be in Greece for the next date so you will need some one to sign in at Poole and to do the presentations
best wishes
Tony
IMHO The right call made for all the right reasons and left as long as possible to be sure that the forecasts were as accurate as we could get.
It has to be safety first for all boats and crews entering.
Hopefully as many as possible can make the reserve date and we will get a much better weather window
As Paul says it is our intention to stick to the 50% specimen size.
But I would like to give a big thanks to Rob and Charlie for all the hard work and late changes to the admin in a huge attempt to keep the competition on track for tomorrow.
It is a massive task organising the Open,and a hard decision to postpone, 
lets all try to support them in two weeks time with a great turn out.
Charlie
Having run back from Weymouth this morning, even with wind and tide together I wouldn't have wanted to anchor West of Swanage and when the tide changed it was only going to get a lot worse.
Bluntly, the larger boats would have had a very unfair advantage tomorrow - before the other issues get considered.
Looks a balanced decision to me.
Thanks for the support everyone!
I think postponing it has tripled the work!!! 
Here hoping for millpond conditions on the 18th!!!
Rob
Rob,
You ( and Charlie A ) have done a cracking job organising this again.
You explained things clearly and confidently at Thursday's meeting.
Most of us can only guess how much hard work you both have to put in to this sort of thing.
Thank you very much and very Well Done !
Jim. ( with the leaky glass )
PS I can't do the 18th.
It's our Boat Show day. We have already paid for our tickets and it's the only day we can go.
Sorry ! ! ! !
well for everyone who cant do the new date there may be others who can, got the boat back last weekend. a couple of trips this week so confidence coming back, i will never bank on getting there at any date but if the weather window opens up i would not be surprised to see the Mrs Sea tied up in poole in 2 weeks. fresh cod for tea tonight so maybe the end of the year will be ok
greg
no worries rob, top effort, and good to abort, i know you were all worried because i was coming mind you looking my worm box at the snake sized ragworm i was feeling a little worried at putting my hand in there myself, all the best and cheers billy.
Well done Rob the right decision made. I know we can take Boblin out in almost any sea which is an unfair advantage in an open comp. There is always someone who might push just a little bit too hard in bad conditions. Safety first every time.
Colin
Rob,You ( and Charlie A ) have done a cracking job organising this again.
You explained things clearly and confidently at Thursday's meeting.
Most of us can only guess how much hard work you both have to put in to this sort of thing.
Thank you very much and very Well Done !
Well done guys, i know first hand how frustrating a cancellation can be
The work you guys have put in has made this event a very high quality one and it keeps getting better each year
PJ
No "Cancellation" Paul, I likr the word "Postponed"!!!!
Thanks all for the support.
Charlie A and I headed down to Cobbs this morning anyway for 06:30 to intercept and manage any confusion should participants arrive having not found out about the 2 week delay.
The good news was that word had spread or they had looked at teh weather, as no-one truned up by 08:00, so we went and amended the poster on the Quay and spoke to Andy at PSAC (whilst CA edited the dates on loads of handouts!!).
Cheers
Rob
No "Cancellation" Paul, I likr the word "Postponed"!!!!
Thanks all for the support.
Charlie A and I headed down to Cobbs this morning anyway for 06:30 to intercept and manage any confusion should participants arrive having not found out about the 2 week delay.
The good news was that word had spread or they had looked at teh weather, as no-one truned up by 08:00, so we went and amended the poster on the Quay and spoke to Andy at PSAC (whilst CA edited the dates on loads of handouts!!).
Cheers
Rob
Good effort Rob.
I bet being there in the morning before the wind started had you wondering.
I have left a message on your mobile to let you know at least one charter boat crew will be booking in on 18th, love your voicemail message today about the postponement.
Charlie
I have just got back from walking the dogs on the seafront and that was DEFINITELY a good shout yesterday Rob. (As it happens my usual crew was not available today but they will be on the 18th )