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Contents
PAGES: 10-11
PAGES: 12-13
• Page: 9
Boat Shows
• Pages: 10-11
Marinas & Mooring
• Pages: 12-13
Motor Cruising
• Pages: 14-15
The Lingo
• Pages: 16-17
Family Boating
• Pages: 18-19
Man (or Woman) Overboard
• Pages: 20-21
About ‘Surf Safety Hire’
• Pages: 22-23
A Boat From Home
• Pages: 24-25
Fishing & Angling:
An Introduction
• Page: 41
Navigating Excellence
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Boat Shows
GUIDE FOR 2024 & EARLY 2025
19th - 21st Jul • Thames Traditional Boat Festival, Henley-on-Thames
27th Jul - 2nd Aug • Cowes Week, Cowes, Isle of Wight
2nd - 10th Aug • Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week, Lyme Regis
9th - 18th Aug • Falmouth Sailing Week, Falmouth
17th- 19th Aug • Whitby Regatta, Whitby
13th - 14th Sep • Little Britain Challenge Cup 2024
13th - 22nd Sep • The Southampton Boat Show, Southampton
22nd - 23rd Feb • The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, London
Date TBA • London Luxury Afloat, London
9th - 11th May • The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, Southampton
Date TBA • Barclays Jersey Boat Show, Saint Helier
24th - 26th May • Crick Boat Show, Northampton
10th - 12th Jun • Seawork, Southampton
26th Jul - 1st Aug • Cowes Week, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Mooring & Marinas
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT MARINA OR BOAT MOORING:
When looking for a boat mooring or marina, there are many different aspects to consider from location and costs to facilities.
BOAT MARINA OR MOORING LOCATION
Primarily, the most important consideration when choosing the right mooring is the distance to your boat from your home, and obviously the nearer it will be, the better. Location, location locationsimilar to house buying, the location of the marina and mooring is important and will to some extent determine the cost of your mooring. The closest marina is an advantage likely to beat any other facilities that might be available because of course, the nearer you are the easier the whole process will be.
BOAT MOORING COSTS
The most inexpensive boat mooring is a floating buoy, which can cost anything from approximately
£200 to £600 a year. The drawbacks here are that there will be no facilities available to you such as fresh running water to clean the boat or stationary power supply. If your boat is moored on a floating buoy in a harbour, or estuary, then it is likely that you will need a tender (a small inflatable boat) to reach your mooring, while on a river you may be using a buoy next to the bank in which case you will be able to board from shore.
By contrast the most expensive moorings for your boat will be a marina (probably on the South coast) with all facilities provided. In this instance the costs vary from marina to marina, depending on facilities and accessibility. Some marinas have locks for example, and you will need to wait for a high tide in order to take your boat from the marina.
Another example is a marina on the South coast which is comparatively inexpensive, but has the disadvantage of having a lifting bridge which only opens at certain times of the day. The cost of having your boat in a marina is usually priced by the meterage / footage of your boat, and is usually anything from £300 to £450 per metre. Be aware that your boat is measured from stern to bow, and the bathing platform is often included in the length. Therefore, an 8 metre boat can cost up to £3,500 a year in mooring fees alone.
Another consideration to take into account for your boat mooring is a dry stack mooring. These can usually only be considered for boats less than about 9 metres. They are usually equally or more expensive than a marina berthed mooring, but do have other advantages. If your boat is in coastal waters they have the great advantage of significant savings on your boat maintenance bills, as for example your boat does not need to be anti-fouled so frequently, and anode replacement is less frequent. Usually with a dry stack mooring you just ring the marina 30 minutes to 1 hour before your arrival and on your arrival your boat has been lifted into the water.
BOAT MOORING / MARINA FACILITIES
The marina facilities that you may want to consider are as follows:
• Petrol and or diesel pumps (often the marina will discount the fuel if you are a berth holder).
• Restaurant and pub facilities.
• Fresh running water.
• Electricity. Adequate power 30 / 50 amp. Is electricity metered and charged?
• Berth holders associations at your marina, that organise flotillas.
• Boat security, e.g., CCTV surveillance.
• Whether the marina has full access to trained boat engineers.
• On-site marine workshop.
• Boat repair facilities ashore and afloat.
• Wi-Fi or satellite TV facilities.
• Amenities providing showers, toilets and launderette facilities.
• Is there a tender or dinghy rack.
• Berths available for your visiting friends.
• Boat chandlery, with a good selection of boat parts and accessories.
• Boat hoist and wash off service, with hard standing.
• Dedicated parking.
• Distance to walk from your car to your boat.
• Local shopping centre within several minutes walk.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Listening watch on VHF radio channels.
• Marina has lockers to store any additional gear.
• Are there enough marina trolleys, for loading your equipment into your boat?
• Is there a lot of sea gull (bird) droppings on the fingers/boats or car parking area?
Motor Cruising
HELPING YOU PREPARE & MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOTOR CRUISING
Motor cruising can be one of the most relaxing pastimes imaginable. In order to ensure you really do get the most out of any trip you should be prepared with respect to all aspects of the trip whether it be a day trip or a few days at sea. Before each and every boat trip however short, you should make a number of safety checks to ensure the safety of you and your crew. The
following essential checks should be made prior to any trip at sea or in the river:
• Have you and your crew each got a lifejacket?
• If you have got a VHF radio, call your marina to check it is functioning correctly.
• Check that your oil, petrol or diesel levels are adequate for the trip that you are about to make.
• Tell others where you are going.
• Check that your flares are still within the use by date.
• Check the weather forecast and tides.
• Check the condition of the boat and its equipment.
• If you have a tender (dinghy and outboard) check that the engine on the outboard is functioning correctly, since as a last resort the tender and outboard may need to be used.
• Carry a tool kit and essential spares. For more detailed information please see www.rnli.org.uk
Before going out to sea and for your family and any passenger’s sake, you must ensure you at least have all the basic sea skills, including navigation, rules of the water, use of safety equipment and boat/engine maintenance. It is well advised as a minimum measure to attend Level 1 and Level 2 powerboat courses which are usually 1 and 2 days respectively. The cost of these is usually about £200 to £300. The Level 2 will also give you the ICC (International Certificate of Competency), which will enable you to cruise your boat abroad. After you have ensured you have completed all the essential safety checks, you can consider all the essential items to enjoy a pleasurable cruise.
MOTOR CRUISING ON A HOT SUMMER’S DAY
• Take your swimming costume and towels. At any time you might want to put the anchor down and take a swim. If you are really keen you may want to take the opportunity to swim around your boat and clean parts of the hull that you can’t usually reach whilst you are in your marina.
• A small gas barbeque is always invaluable on a hot sunny day. Anchor up, take your tender to the beach and enjoy. Keep an eye out for beaches that
do not allow BBQ’s and don’t forget to pack the food.
• If you are taking children out on the boat then ensure that there are a few games and things for them to do whilst cruising. You may be happy doing nothing, just watching the coastline but kids quickly get bored. Take a bucket and spade, a ball, or whatever your kids enjoy, so that if and when you go to the beach they have activities to keep them amused.
• Ensure that you have plenty of drinks (soft drinks) and be very careful when drinking alcohol. Currently there are no alcohol limits at sea, but for safety’s sake you or a competent member of your crew must at all times be ready in case of emergency.
• Before you go out on a trip check that the water is filled, so that when you get out of the water you can have a fresh water shower if your boat is equipped.
• It is always sensible to take along some spare clothes and warm clothes, even in the summer, as when the sun goes down out at sea you can quite quickly find yourself getting cold, especially if you are cruising along at 30m knots, in the early evening.
MOTOR CRUISING ON A COLD WINTER’S DAY
Most of the same safety points apply, but in winter wrap up very warm – gloves, extra coats, thermals, as it can be colder than ski-ing during mid winter.
If your own private motor cruiser is out of your budget, you can always consider chartering a motor cruiser. Because of their cost they will usually have their own skipper, and you can pay anything from £400 for ½ day to £1000 for a full day, depending on the size of the boat you decide to charter.
The Lingo: The Lingo:
Beginners Guide to the Language of Boating
New to sailing? Want to sound more clued up on your first lesson? See our A-Z Guide of the key words and phrases and their meanings:
A• Aft: the back of the boat.
• Ahoy! A word used by sailors to hail other ships.
• Aboard: On, or in, a boat.
• Adrift: Loose, not sailing or moored.
• Aground: Touching the bottom.
• Alee: the side of the boat away from the direction of the wind.
• Amidships: the centre of the boat.
• Anchor: the action of, or the weight used to anchor the boat and prevent it moving.
• Astern: At or to the back, or the ship.
B• Beam: the ships width.
• Bearing: direction of an object / measure relative to the heading of a ship.
• Below: beneath decks.
• Bilge: the interior, beneath decks.
• Boom: a spar attached to sails at their foot.
• Bow: the front end of the boat.
• Bridge: the control / ‘driving’ position for steering and speed.
• Berth: to / the ships place in port.
• Bulkhead: vertical partition which separates compartments of a boat or ship.
• Buoy: floating avigational marker.
C
• Cabin: quarters / space for captain or crew.
• Capsize: when a boat overturns.
• Cast off: weighing anchor and letting go.
• Catamaran: twin hulled (side by side) boat.
• Chart: map.
• Cleat: a fitting to attach lines to.
• Course: direction the boat is travelling, route.
• Current: water movement.
D
• Displacement: weight or
volume of water displaced by a boat, therefore it’s weight.
• Dock: a protected are of water for mooring boats, a pier or wharf.
• Draft: how deep the boat is underwater.
F• Fathom: a measurement of nautical depth – 6 feet
• Fender: a cushion between boat and pier, or another boat, to protect the boat from damage.
• Flare: a distress signal, OR the outward curve of the boats sides near the bow.
• Fluke: palm of an anchor.
• Fore-and-Aft: in line with the keel.
• Fore: at the front of the boat.
• Founder: sinking.
• Furling: to roll or fold a sail onto it’s boom.
G
• Gaff: a metal pole with a hooked end used to boat a fish. Also a pole or spar that holds the upper portion of a four sided sail.
• Galley: boats kitchen.
• Genoa: overlapping jib.
• Gunwale: upper edge of the side of a boat.
• Gybe: Changing course so that the boom swings over to the opposite side.
H• Halyard: the line used to hoist sail or spar.
• Hard over: turning the wheel fully one way.
• Hatch: a watertight covered hatch into the boats deck.
• Heading: the direction in which the bow of the boat is pointing.
• Headway: moving forward, the motion of.
• Helm: the wheel.
• Hold: the cargo carrying compartment in larger boats and ships.
• Hull: the body of the boat.
I
• Inboard: the centre of the boat.
• Inboard engine: engine mounted amidship which runs a drive shaft through the hull.
J
• Jetty: masonry structure jutting out from the shore.
• Jib: the triangular sail projecting ahead of a mast.
K• Keel: the centre line or backbone of a boat.
• Kill switch / cord: a switch which automatically cuts the engine if disconnected in an emergency.
• Knot: speed measured in nautical miles per hour.
L• Latitude: distance from the equator.
• Lee: the side away from the direction of the wind.
• Line: cord and rope used aboard.
• Longitude: distance from the meridian at Greenwich.
• Luff: the lead edge of the sail.
M• Main sail: literally, the main, or largest sail.
• Mast: vertical spar supporting sails.
• Mooring: tackle used to fix a boat to a buoy or pier.
• Multihull: boat with multiple hulls, i.e. a catamaran.
O• Outboard engine: engine mounted on the stern, detachable.
• Overboard: over the side and into the water.
P
• Pier: a wooden or other platform extending into the water.
• Piling: wooden post set into the ground to support pier or mooring.
• Planing: moving on top of the water rather than sailing through it.
• Plot: planning a course of navigation.
• Port: the left side OR marina harbour.
• Propeller: rotating blades used to drive the boat through the water, powered by an engine.
Q
• Quarters: living or sleeping spaces.
R• Range: distance a boat can travel on a full tank of fuel.
• RIB: Rigid Inflatable Boat, inflatable with a rigid bottom.
• Running lights: navigation lights required between sun down and sun up.
• Rudder: plate or board affixed for steering purposes.
S
• Sag: drifting off course.
• Screw: propeller.
• Scuppers: drain holes.
• Seacock: a through valve in the hull, drainage between boat and sea.
• Sea room: the safe distance from shore or hazard.
• Seaworthy: safe for sea conditions.
• Skipper: the captain!
• Slack: loose, or to loosen.
• Sole: cabin floor.
• Squall: sudden, heavy wind.
• Starboard: the right side.
• Stem: the most forward part of the bow.
• Stern: the after part of the boat or ship.
• Stow: to store or place items in the correct place.
• Swamp: filling with water without sinking.
T• Tide: the motion of the sea in accordance with the moon.
• Tiller: the bar used for steering by turning a boats rudder.
• Transom: the stern-cross section of a square sterned boat.
W• Wake: waves left behind a moving boat.
• Waterline: the line which shows the point to which a boat should sink.
• Weigh: raising anchor.
You will learn the lingo in no time with our guide
Family Boating
great activity that the whole family can enjoy
It’s is a great way to spend time together, to relax outdoors and gain valuable skills
For working boat families, the sport has never been one clearly defined as masculine, but in many leisure boating circles, this is exactly how it is seen. An expensive boys toy, something for a successful man to aspire to, an outward symbol of manly power and wealth. All very well and good, but, sexual politics aside, modern family life means boating s very rarely purely a distant pastime for the man of the house. As any boating couple will tell you, the sheer expenditure of both time and cash means that foremost, the notion of such a hobby being the domain of one half of a couple is rather ridiculous. If you are an avid sailor, with a landlubbing wife; just how much time are you likely to spend aboard; and will the family thank you for spending precious income on a hobby which consumes an awful lot of your free time?
Boating is however very much an activity that the whole family can enjoy. It is an excellent way to spend lots of time relaxing outdoors, understanding teamwork and gaining a good understanding of geography and waterways.
There are plenty of sports which are perfectly enjoyed from a boat; fishing, cruising, racing and watersports. River boating can be an excellent way to explore both Britain’s scenic waterways and her fascinating waterside history.
The children can definitely get involved with boating, and a good place to start would be a boating holiday. There are of course safety considerations but a good provider will be able to help you organise your family into a proper crew. Life jackets are crucial for everyone on deck, and small children will need to be closely supervised. Children can help to plan routes, cast off and steer the boat. In the canals, kids love to help with navigating locks, and out at sea there are plenty of things to learn. Boating can create lifelong memories for kids, but safety will be your first priority.
The Basics:
LIFE JACKETS:
Being lighter, children are more likely to be bounced overboard by a big swell, and are much more likely to trip or find another to slip. A well fitting life jacket is an absolute must, as the wrong size can actually be more dangerous. To fit well, the jacket should be snug but not restrictive, and fit well enough to be unable to raise higher than ear level. Automatic inflation is much better than a cord which needs to be manually activated in the event of immersion.
HANDS:
Stability on board is another important lesson. One hand to stabilise at all times will help your youngsters to learn to balance with the motion of your boat and keep them prepared at all times for any unexpected movement. WALK, don’t run.
EARS:
Learning to listen to all instructions properly; and acting without hesitation on those instructions is a crucial part of boating. Who ever the skipper of your boat, they need to know that all orders will be obeyed immediately to maintain the safety of the crew.
YOUNG CHILDREN:
The excitement and sunshine can all get a bit much, so a cuddy for a quiet nap and perhaps a tether or harness is an excellent idea to stop toddlers and young children exploring dangerous areas and allow parents to relax slightly.
NO GO:
All types of boats should have no go areas for the children. Any engine or propeller machinery for a start, or near the companion way opening.
Man (or Woman) Overboard!
It happens to every sailor sooner or later; but what is the best way to stay safe if you do go overboard? Of course a life jacket is the key thing here, and you should wear one at all times, but actually the risk is as much from being immersed in cold water as from drowning. Even though you maybe boating in temperate climes, the water can actually be very cold, and the reaction of your body is enough to be life threatening within a frightening short period of time.
Several factors will affect how fast the effects of cold water immersion take place, including:
AGE: The very young or elderly will feel the effects of immersion much quicker than a fit adult
WEIGHT: body fat and bulk can help insulate your body and slow cooling
MOVEMENT: Movement actually speeds up temperature loss
WATER DEPTH: Deeper, cooler water will cool your body more quickly than warmer, shallow water
CLOTHING: Waterproof, insulated clothing can help regulate body temperature and insulate against cooling much more efficiently than a swimming costume or light clothing.
The stages of shock and physical reaction to cold water immersion are:
STAGE ONE:
Lasting a matter of minutes, this stage is the leading cause of death in overboard situations. It can be fatal to the elderly and infirm very rapidly; and even healthy adults are at great risk. The body will firstly respond to cold water immersion by pushing your heart rate up, to counter the closure of blood vessels in your skin - sometimes as high as 200 beats per minute, which can be very detrimental to heart health or induce a heart attack. Respiratory rate will also increase dramatically. At this point, the danger of drowning is at its highest, as the body loses conscious control of your breath. It is almost impossible to hold your breath at this stage for more than a few seconds, which makes submersion very dangerous.
It takes only 3 pints of water in your lungs for you to drown, which can be swallowed very quickly during periods of rapid, uncontrolled breathing. The most critical thing you need to do at this stage is keep your head clear of the water and your breathing unimpeded.
STAGE TWO:
After cold shock, the second phase lasts closer to half an hour, and is the stage at which you will begin the gradual decrease of coordination and brain function. Now is the time in which to implement your survival skills while you still have the physical and mental ability to react and try to remove yourself from the water. Heat is lost some 20 times quicker in water than in the air, so getting yourself to a life raft or dry land is imperative at this point; although you need to remember that a distance which might seem perfectly fine to swim in warm water will not be nearly so easy.
STAGE THREE:
This is the point at which hypothermia will start to set in, affecting bodily functions and worsening as the body begins to balance with the surrounding water temperature, leading to unconsciousness and organ and heart failure.
What to do:
HUDDLE
The first and most important point is to keep your head up and out of the water. While your breathing is hard to control, the risk of drowning is at it’s highest, but the head is also the area of your body through which the greatest amount of heat is lost. You must try to remove yourself from the cold water as quickly as you can, by climbing back aboard or reaching the shore if it is within a reasonable swimming distance.
To try and retain heat, remember the H.E.L.P floating position (Heat Escape Lessening Position). If there are several people, huddling together in a group should help insulate to keep body temperature up. If alone, keep your knees drawn up and your arms crossed close to your chest to stop as much heat escaping as possible. After leaving the water, remove wet clothing quickly, and wrap up warmly. Rewarming should concentrate on the torso until core temperature is restored.
the key IS TO wear A life jacket at all times!
‘Surf SafetyHire ’
>>>>> Lets Surf!!
This scheme is a joint venture between the RNLI and the BSA. It is all about reducing the level of surfrelated incidents in the UK. Last year over 40% of RNLI lifeguard activity involved surf-related activity (the highest single pursuit). Surf Hire Safety is aimed at the hire sector that is largely unregulated and offers varying levels of advice and good practice within their operations.
There are currently 1000s of outlets supplying relatively dangerous goods (especially when in the wrong hands) for hire: from large commercial businesses to one man and his van operations. Surf Hire Safety aims to introduce a voluntary code of practice, which allows people renting surfing equipment to know they are using safe and reliable kit.
Information for surfers:
Stay safe in the surf
Look out for this logo and choose a scheme member when hiring your board.
What does it mean?
Members of the surf hire safety scheme have agreed:
• To only rent equipment suitable to your ability
• To provide safety information to all customers
• To check equipment regularly for damage
• To maintain adequate insurance
Other ways to stay safe in the surf
• Wherever possible, always surf at a lifeguarded beach and follow the advice of the lifeguards,
• Novices should only ever surf between the black and white flags.
• Ask a lifeguard for advice on where to surf.
• Always have a lesson at an approved BSA or ISA school.
• Always wear your leash.
• If you get into trouble never abandon your boardit will keep you afloat. Wave your hand and shout for help.
• Never surf alone.
• Never surf between the red and yellow flags.
• Never drop in on another surfer.
For more comprehensive beach safety information go to: www.rnli.org.uk/beachsafety
A Boat From Home
TIPS & ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME BOAT BUYERS
Messing about on the river has a certain ring to it, and like many Brits who have experienced the joys of hiring a boat and cruising the canals, the idea of buying your very first boat might be starting to appeal. In many respects, boat buying is not dissimilar to buying any other vehicle, but with brand new models reaching prices of over £100,000, we are talking about a considerable investment and one where it really does pay to make sure you do extensive research.
First off, if you haven’t already, do hire a boat to find out whether you and your family enjoy
the realities of the life, from the living space to handling locks, mooring and understanding the regulations. For first time buyers, even with a large budget, it can be an ideas to experiment with an older boat to get an understanding of what features you prefer before shelling out on custom fittings and spec on a new purchase.
Budget, of course, is key. You can lay out on a brand new, top of the range narrowboat built to spec, or choose something appealing and nearly new, or, if you aren’t averse to working hard and taking a punt, look at something which needs some work but is at the much lower end of the market. Whichever you choose,
don’t forget that whatever the initial costs, ongoing budget also needs to be carefully considered. Essential maintenance is one factor, but running costs also figure. Fuel is expensive, and propane for cooking and a regular pump out toilet tank change will also figure. Your boat will need a licence for your intended waterways along with a permanent mooring, both of which will depend on the length of craft you buy and will need to be renewed regularly. Insurance is also crucial, because while boating is relative safe, in comparison to say motoring, accidents can and do happen, and can be expensive to correct. Insurance is also a requirement of the Canal and River Trust, who will likely be issuing your licence.
Once you have set a budget, find some reputable dealers and begin to understand the market. Magazines and online will help you to understand pricing, particularly in the second hand market, and a good broker should be able to advise on good purchases for your budget and perhaps begin to look at acquiring something suitable on your behalf. As with any vehicle, do not rely on online images and descriptions –
you need to see the boat in action to fully understand its condition and any quirks it may have. Brokers will be showing all boats to their best advantage, but as a buyer, especially a newbie, buying unseen could prove an extremely expensive mistake.
Surveys
Getting a survey done by a professional, experienced examiner is a must. Your surveyor will advise and want to survey the boat out of the water in order to check hull thickness. A good survey will come in at under £1000, and will provide a written report, much like a house survey, which will give you a good understanding of the boats condition, any major or minor works that need attending and a fair understanding of whether the listed price is a fair one.
Many Brits experience the joys of cruising the canals!
Fishing & Angling AN INTRODUCTION
Among those with a passion for it, fishing as a sport is an absolute joy, and for some, goes as far as obsession! Recreational fishing is a hobby, for pleasure or competition as opposed to commercial fishing; for profit, or subsistence fishing, which is fishing for survival. The history of recreational fishing and how long it has been a hobby is unclear, but there is evidence of fly-fishing in Japan as early as 9th century BC and in Macedonia in 200 AD. Recreational fishing became popular in Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries, leading to the publication of The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton in 1653. This book is a fascinating classic guide to the joys of fishing, and combines practical information with folklore. Occasional songs, ballads, quotations from other writers, as well as angling tips and advice enliven the story of three friends travelling through the English countryside. It has been reprinted hundreds of times since its first publication.
The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and bait. This is known as angling and after being caught the fish is often released back into the water, a technique known as catch and release. The general term for all fishing equipment is fishing tackle. Anglers will often use extra pieces of tackle, known as terminal tackle, as these go at the hook end, to enhance their fishing equipment. These can be weights, floats and swivels. Lures can also be used instead of bait, and keen anglers usually make their own lures and artificial flies. This has become somewhat of an art form, with the most beautiful and functional flies being emulated nationwide.
Recreational fishing has conventions, rules, licensing restrictions and laws that govern the way in which fish may be caught. In Britain, the different counties have different fishing by-laws although they typically cover angling concerns such as the use of nets, the prohibition of hooks
except in the mouth, banning of fishing in certain areas, closed seasons, quotas and the issuing of licenses to allow fishing. Most of these by-laws are in place to ensure that stocks of native fish are properly sustained.
Some keen anglers keep fish logs detailing fish caught and in particular the details of trophy-sized fish so that they maybe submitted to judging and awarding bodies for verification.
Nowadays, many anglers also take part in competitive tournaments where the winner is the angler deemed to have caught the heaviest of a specific type of fish within a set time. Many of the c
competitors are professional fishermen sponsored by commercial endorsements. Other competitions are ‘the longest fish wins’ type contests.
These are used particularly when the rule is to catch and release the fish. The catch is photographed next to an acceptable rule of length and then set free. In Europe, anglers tend to fish for species such as carp, pike, tench, rudd, roach
“Among those with a passion for it, fishing as a sport is an absolute joy, & for some, goes as far as obsession!”
perch and barbel. Although some are pursued for their food value, most are fished for their fighting abilities and the ease with which they sometimes outwit the angler, as the fishermen relish the challenge of a tricky adversary.
Particularly in Europe and America, angling is rarely practiced as a food related sport.
Anglers cite relaxation, being outdoors and family recreation as their prime motivations for fishing, as well as of course the peace and quiet and the enjoyment of spending the day by a beautiful waterway. Keen anglers also extol the fun of catching the fish, whether it is one, plenty or an especially large one, and the general challenge and adventure of the sport are what keeps them, and an estimated three million Britons, fishing.
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Demon Yachts
Tel No : 01728 452 019
Boat Building
Fort Green, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. IP15 5DE
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E-Mail : info@demonyachts.co.uk
Storage / Lifting / Moorings
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Aldeburgh Boat Yard, Fort Green, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5DE
www.sealinesupport.co.uk - 07747 778338
We offer a range of services and support for both Sealine and other boat manufacturers.
“Restoration, repairs & maintenance services for all wooden boats”
Birdham Pool Boatyard Chichester, W. Sussex, P O 20 7 BG
Factor O Ltd is a well-established company. As one of the largest suppliers, on the South Coast, of consumables required by the Fibreglass, Marine, Composite and Automotive industry, we are a totally independent company with an extensive supplier base. This allows us to provide a large product range.
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Aquatec Marine Engineering is an established company that sells, Suzuki, Mariner and Tohatsu outboard motors. We also service and repair all makes of outboard motor. We can service your engine onsite, at home or at any Marina in Sussex between Eastbourne to Chichester.
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Yacht Maintenance and Management on the South Coast
England’s south coast, with its stunning maritime landscapes, has long been a prime destination for boat owners. However, the real key to an impeccable yachting experience lies not just in the voyage but in a seamless maintenance and management program for your vessel.
For those seeking top-tier yacht maintenance, the South Coast boasts companies specialising in everything from routine upkeep to comprehensive refits. These skilled experts ensure your yacht remains in prime condition, ready for any adventure.
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Entrust your prized possession to the best on the South Coast, and set sail with confidence, knowing that your yacht is in prime condition. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Professionally qualified yacht and small craft surveyor, and boat safety scheme examiner
Yacht and small craft surveys for all leisure or residential craft under 24 meters (80’) including pre-purchase, insurance, condition and damage surveys. Valuations, consultancy and Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) examinations
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An industrial retail superstore known throughout Cornwall and beyond for our fantastic pricing, great service and vast range of products. Our product departments range from DIY, tools, camping, clothing, marine, paints, automotive, building materials, machinery, hardware and many more. Call: 01209 212 125 • www.macsalvors.com
Agar Road, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3RS Also at The Boathouse, Commercial Road, Penryn, TR10 8AE Telephone : 01326 377 131
We produce and manufacture cradle and boat stands to the highest standard using our own patented designs. All metal work is hand done within the UK, using the finest quality metal, by professionals who have been working in the trade for more than 30 years.
Kemps Quay is a semi-tidal marina on the River Itchen roughly 20 minutes from Dock Head and Southampton Water. We have around 300 berths 30 of which are non-tidal. We have water on all our pontoons . We also have an 8 tonne travel hoist and storage ashore for around 40 vessels.
We welcome all types of boats from 10 foot dinghies to 60+ yachts. One of the few remaining family-owned marinas we were fortunate to celebrate our centenary 11 years ago. We also have an industrial estate with commercial premises and container storage for rent. Please contact us for prices or see our website for an instant quote.
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Our quiet, peaceful park occupies 5 acres by the banks of the Great Ouse. We welcome touring caravans & motorhomes, plus we have luxury caravans for hire, some of which have river views & direct access onto the river. The site offers angling and boating facilities, including rowing boats for hire from our own bank. Call us today on: 01480 463 405 www.quietwaterscaravanpark.co.uk Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdon, PE28 9AJ
With the most competitive prices around, we stock fishing equipment from all the major brands, including rods, reels, clothing and accessories. You’ll find all you need right here!
an extensive range of products from leading brands, catering to every aspect of fishingbe it carp fishing, coarse fishing, sea fishing, and much more. Our commitment extends beyond our store’s walls, as we proudly offer our selection online, allowing you to shop with us from anywhere at your convenience.
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We are your first port of call for any local fishing trip. From rods to bags, floats to lines, & brands including Nash, Fox, Prestons, Breakway Tackle, Prologic & Shakespeare etc.
Call: 01473 823043 • 07766 140624
www.snowysbaitandtackle.uk
1–3 Long Bessels Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DB
The Tackle Shop, Gainsborough is one of the original specialist fishing tackle shops. We’ve been around for 35 years. You can buy most of what you need to catch pike, zander, catfish, carp, barbel and so on from us. I own the business and try and make sure we stock the latest products which are of use to specialists.
Sealine Support Services 07747 778 338 www.sealinesupport.co.uk
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