The current mid-range forecast for the weekend suggests generally light winds Friday and Saturday (with sun!), and a real risk of a weak low pressure system working up the English Channel on Sunday, which could generate some light/moderate Easterlies, or perhaps poor visibility.
There is nothing on the forecast as yet to suggest it will need to be called off, but all skippers should plan to monitor the weather particularly carefully over this period, due to the extended competition duration, and make their own judgement whether they continue or not at their selected marks, or with a planned trip.
I would also recommend that everyone planning to fish the comp checks and updates their safety kit in advance of the comp starting: 48 hours at sea might flatten batteries, or deplete fuel supplies particularly, etc! Also, agree buddy boat arrangements and backups in advance - it might be difficult on the days.
For those planning night fishing on local marks during the competition, please prepare in advance for anchor lights, shifts for a 100% watch pattern, and arrange to slip and buoy your anchors should a rapid exit be needed. This is the only club night comp of the year, and extra care must be taken.
Let's discuss further at the meeting on Thursday.
Mike
The current mid-range forecast for the weekend suggests generally light winds Friday and Saturday (with sun!), and a real risk of a weak low pressure system working up the English Channel on Sunday, which could generate some light/moderate Easterlies, or perhaps poor visibility
yep my sources agree - those in the northern club waters will get sunburnt whilst anyone still south of about the 25s midday Sunday could get a little damp and find an E3.............shame!
Hi guys, im out saturday so i might be up for joining the comp but i need to renew my membership first so i will get my cheque sent off tonight to renew.
How much is entry and how and who do i pay cos im only out for saturday first light to about 3pm.
I will be out on mine and Dans boat 'Dat Dam Boat' with a forum member Ian.
Dom
Bruv,
i think its a fiver per head and after reading reading the beginning of the thread it looks like you may be able to do an IOU. You know where the big 100%+ eels are hiding, good luck 
Please book me in on OotB.
Thanks
paul,
lady jane,
andy garrett
pete garrett
launching from kimmeridge
cheers andy
Paul,
Confirm Dom on Dat Dam Boat (sat only). He has sent his cheque off today for membership! (im not out so don't add me)
paul,
daniel and dad will be fishing tomorrow afternoon and evening on paul frays boat 'imagine' 
i have to work which sucks 
sam
Here a taster of Mark B's effort. Not bad eh?
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That's a biggen shirt 
PJ
Don't forget to report all your catches ( and it is worth reporting your best catch whatever ) by close of play on Sunday.
( I will be fishing on Sunday, so call on my mobile will do or PM if you cant get me ).
3 fish reported to date, one from a junior, one of unknown ( large ! ) size and my effort of not so big size.
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Dom- 7lb Tope 