9 days late, as most of you know this is traditionally the New Years day posting!
The last few years the trips have dwindled a little as most of us that go know what we are doing and tend to go in smaller groups now. The logistics is easier with only a couple of boats, but it's good fun with a group and gives those who haven't been before a chance of safety in numbers.
Personally I'll be looking to go around early May time and then again in Aug for Alderney week as it was such great fun last time!
So there you go - a trip to brighten the mood amidst all this wind and rain.... dreaming of blue skies, flat seas and big fat flatties!
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May well be the next time we get out if this weather goes on!!!!!!!!
Depressed of Edington
I'm planning to take Tigerfish over at least once this year. Targeting most probably early May for the first weather window. As ever small tides are prefered.
I really enjoy the different sort of fishing there if we can make a trip during Alderney week that adds another dimension, this year I want to be holding a torch [emoji2].
Taking 2 or 3 crew, no names confirmed yet.
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Look at that sky!!!!
I am up for it this year but Dean will almost certainly not be able to attend the earlier May dates so I will be looking for 1 or 2 crew.
The only week end I can't make is the 22nd May due to Dean getting married, fancy planning your wedding around the usual Alderney dates <img src="/emoticons/default_huh.png" alt=":huh:" data-emoticon="1">
^what a wally! Like those who have kids born around that time too (not me but I could name a couple!!!)
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Was looking at early May, when Wendy is off on a cruise for a week with my sister, but when I got home I found that the tides are huge
Still interested but will have to be a weekend of smaller tides and crew dependant.
Charlie
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I've never managed an Alderney trip in consecutive years so not even thinking about it.
Yes I'm up for it May is good or even late April
Dave
Smaller tides on 1st or 3rd week in May, so as a starter I would suggest aiming initially at Friday 29th coming back May 2nd?
Back up would then be 2 weeks later 13th to 16th.
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Definitely keen again this year. Unfortunately can't do either bank holiday weekend but could do the 2nd option.
We're also looking at maybe doing a 3 nighter with 1 night exploring Guernsey, so possibly something like:
Day 1: Poole > Schole bank > St Peter Port
Day 2: St PP > Schole / Casquets (depending on how day 1 went) > Braye
Day 3: Schole / Casquets > Braye
Day 4: Wrecking > Home
That's the dates I was thinking would suit Adam
Oli I like your idea of St Peter Port for a change. I have only done Guernsey once before but it was a pleasant experience without the walk up the hill to deal with <img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="1" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> I would be up for something along those lines
St. Pete has the advantage of pontoons in the outer harbour, allowing both walk ashore access and exit without tidal restrictions. Also, plenty of choice of eateries.
A third option if in the area is Dielette, due East of the Schole, and below the Race. Free berthing for MDL boats for a couple of nights, all tide access to the outer marina, fuel 24*7 with a card, and superb unlimited moules frites for about 11 Euros.
Mike
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Guernsey was the JV crew's choice for the first trip too.
However I have a rod exchange to sort with Mark, so I may still need a visit to Alderney, and hence like your idea Oli.
Just to let you know, although Alderney usually takes preference.......
The proposed date for the Poole Sea Angling Centre / PBSBAC - Bream Comp is 22nd May
only saying,,,,,,,,,,,,,,