Looking forward to the event, thoughts of fame spurred on by PaulJ's obvious efforts (and some sucess 
) with sponsors and prizes - so I thought I would do a little planning in order to increase what littel chance of success we might have on the day.
Looking at the comp diary I see it shows a midday tide but also says Neaps; whilst most of the other comps showing Neaps list morning tides.
Not having a tide table to hand I am struggling to relate these to the size of tide we can expect (and therefore where we might fish and for what).
Are they a really small tide?
portland 12th nov
low03-55 0.94 mtr
high 11-35 1.60 mtr
highest high in nov 2.33
lowest high " " 1.44
cheers andy
This might help
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ah - thank you both for the prompt info
just leaves the weather to be factored in and off we go!
plans a, b, c, d, e and F (South East 5-6 
) to be formulated
...................... (South East 5-6
surely 5-6 is a stay in bed with the wife?!
more like stay in the harbour but I don't reasonably expect the wife to want to get aboard the boat in November......... 
there are a few 100% specimen opportunities in the harbour itself so I wouldn't be giving up!
I expect that the congers released after last years weigh in are lurking about there somewhere!
Rich
funny you should mention those Rich........
I have a fair idea where they have taken up residence 
oooooooh just seen that Southern Motor boats have put up a prize - which model is this going to be???????????? Wouldn't it be great if they could run to a 655?
oooooooh just seen that Southern Motor boats have put up a prize - which model is this going to be???????????? Wouldn't it be great if they could run to a 655?
With or without all the gadgets? 
don't know yet - be a bit cheepskate if it wasn't loaded eh?
I'll be on Keith Arthurs Fishermans Blues radio show about 7:30am on Saturday.
This is to promote the club and the Open Comp- if you want a laugh tune in
PJ
according to my paperwork
Sunday 12th Nov is a neap tide
0845 LW about 1.2m above CD
1130 1st HW about 1.6m above CD
1730 2nd HW about 1.7m above CD
These tides were chosen to give those launching ample oportunity to do so without hassle and around the registration and weigh in times.
They also give us a bit more chance to fish offshore if the weather is breezy on a flooding tide without a big tide stirring it up.
Lets all cross our fingers for fair weather a good turn out and some good fishing.
Tight lines
Charlie 
Out of interest, what was the tide time for last years Open??? Any ideas......Bob??
I'm formulating!!!!!
Rich
Last years tide was:
LW 1319 GMT Small Tide
BF