Even this far out it looks very unlikely it will be calm enough th fish this next Sunday.
Is it possible to put up an alternative date as soon as poss so some of us can mark our calendars ??
Alun.
You beat me to it Al.
I agree. I suggest we move it 1 week to the 29th Nov.
Adam
Is that a definate move this far in advance is is this just a back up date?
Martin
Is that a definate move this far in advance is is this just a back up date?
Martin
A little too early to make the call, but looking at Windguru, maybe not!
I'll make a call by Weds. Looks pretty dire for the weekend 
Back at work today, for a rest after working at home for three days
Just checked the bournemouth surf report [magic seaweed] website which usually gives a good indication for what we get.
Sat winds peak at 46 MPH
Sunday at 47 MPH
I think the Cod will be left well alone, and I will be working at home again.
Charlie
Following week looks a bit better at 14mph (METCHECK)........but even Ben footie could be called off because of the rain we are supposed to be having....... I hope weather improves for you lucky ones..
That should cheer GAS up a bit !!
Dave 
It looks crap
I'll eat my hat if it is fishable on Sunday! 
Therefore COMP IS POSTPONED
The new date will be Sunday 29th.
Good call Adam
I am afraid we will not make the 29th
That is unless Sam and I can talk HMS Kent into a stop off of Poole. 
I am joining him onboard at Plymouth, for the last night of his six month deployment and a trip along the coast to Portsmouth.
I hope the weather is better
Charlie
Charlie,
I'm sure you'll be celebrating anyhow, but make sure there are no coins in the bottom of one of your cans of stella, or we might not be seeing you for 6 months or so....hee hee
Paul
Don't worry Charlie I'm sure even the press gang has an upper age limit I'dsay you are safe.
Colin
Don't worry Charlie I'm sure even the press gang has an upper age limit
Colin
Thank god for that
I hope that the wind has eased a bit, its been a long time since I last went along the South Coast on a warship.
But 1 day from home after six months away I am sure they will not be letting rough weather keep them from getting to Pompey.
Charlie
Surely you could sneak a telescopic rod on board and dangle a shad over the side.
These old fishermen--no dedication!
Seriously--have a great trip.
Pete
Can you believe it ?? It's actually looking promising for next Sunday !! It might be a bit damp.........but light Westerlies are in the forecast !!
Here's hoping that holds true ...... and the [residual] swell is not too bad.
Will some better weather bring more out to fish the comp.?? .... or are you all busy preparing for Christmas??
Alun.
If the weather really is calming down then I'm certainly going to be taking Fugazi out to fish the competition. Not been out since the last forecast of F3-4 westerly about a month ago. We ended up coming back in a F6 that resulted, in amongst other things, snapping two carbon fibre rods in half including my Super Kenzaki 6-12lb boat rod.
Looking forward to trying out new rod and christening new landing net.
Gordon H