Due to the weather forecast for this weekend being so poor we are consdering the possibility of postponing the Open Comp.
The decision will be made early Friday evening with the aim of updating you all by around 8pm.
It's is changing all the time so there is still hope but i wouldn't bet on it just yet.
Fingers crossed and will update you Friday evening
Cheers
Paul
Paul,
My chart is not big enough to show this properly, so can you help?
I'll be fishing out of Puerto Mogan, Gran Canaria......... 
Is that within 'club waters'............ 
and........ do you have alternative weigh in points other than Baiter?..... 
....... 
What about all those worms ordered\ dragged for\ dug??
Someone recently mentioned won't be happy with a cancelation... after extra effort to help!
There'd be less of a problem if there was somewhere other than Baiter to launch and organise from ....... as there's always somewhere [relatively] sheltered in the harbour. Any suggestions??
Alun.
There'd be less of a problem if there was somewhere other than Baiter to launch and organise from ....... as there's always somewhere [relatively] sheltered in the harbour. Any suggestions??
Alun.
There is nowhere in Poole where boats can be launched at reasonable cost. Baiter is the only half decent public slipway. We could of course use Cobbs but who wants to pay
They are forecasting 40 knot winds, 6m seas and torrential rain for sunday.
If I was able to fish, and it was on, I wouldnt - even if I launched safely, Ive fished the harbour in a F8 and it aint very nice - even dangerous in places where you have a fair bit of fetch.
It isnt ideal, but saftey is no1 priority IMO , plus it would be a shame to have a average turnout consdiering all the effort put in by so many people.
That new club markee / gazebo, will sure look a strange sight in the skys, as it goes off like a kite, with Martin and Bob and others holding on to the legs....
I've sussed out my swim already, nicely backing onto pyc Shoreline, in the lee of the Marina, boat tied up front and back to the pontoon
Hot Roast Sunday lunch, washed down with a few pints
Fuel consumption - nil.
Latest forecast attached. Pretty colours aren't there 
yep - my grib service is giving similar
added factor will be 0 visibility for a few hours around midday as well on Sunday due to the heavy rain and wind.
the boatyard have agreed to move Phaeton somewhere safer......
Hey Paul I thought I said not to give out our secret marks 
Have any of you course fisherman got any bite alarms that we could hear in the bar??
Charlie
Paul I see that one is for avon Beach, where is that?
I would not like to be there this weekend
The Poole Harbour one is bad enough
[i would add it but I do not know how]
Charlie
it is not very nice prediction
we have everyone in the marina bringing down extra ropes for the boats and all there covers being tied down
in my opinion it would be silly to have the comp
sam
Charlie,
Avon Baech is the one next to the run at Christchurch harbour. Due to its proximity, I would expect the forecast to be almost identical.
Charlie,
Avon Baech is the one next to the run at Christchurch harbour. Due to its proximity, I would expect the forecast to be almost identical.
It's the wave heights that I think Charlie was referring to!
Official : - COMPETITION IS POSTPONED AND WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON - 16th DECEMBER
( Posted For Paul J as he has no access to the site at the moment )
Thanks Paul, an early decision is helpful
I am sure that I speak for many, we all wanted to fish this competition but I have not spoken to anyone who wanted to be battered and bruised doing so.
Thanks to all the organising committee for your hard work, 
lets hope for a much better forecast on the 16th.
I am going to phone all those that I know who were going to fish and do not use the forum. Can I remind others to do the same
Best regards
Charlie