Popular Post GPSguru Posted June 23 Popular Post Posted June 23 It is great to have Kyle back as crew, now that he has finished his A levels, so we launched at 07:30 into a flat sea, with an intention of getting back to the slip at 15:30. The forecast for the skerries area was fog / mist until 09:00 and then a cloudy but warm day, but the weather guessers got that very wrong. Once we rounded Berry Head, the mist was thick and getting worse, so I dropped the speed to 24knts, however the visibility was 1/2 mile so no real issues. On went the Nav lights and I also double checked that the AIS was fully functional. We arrived at the Skerries at about 08:15 and the visibility was just a few hundred yards, but the sea was mirror calm, and no wind. A few drifts across the banks produced numerous small Plaice and only one keeper (we don't keep anything under 35cm), 4 plump Mackerel, one monster Launce (snake), and numerous Red and Grey Gurnard, so plenty to keep us busy. At the end of slack water (12:15 ish), we motored over to the outer edge of the banks and I dropped the pick. Bite were slow, with kyle getting a doggie and 2 decent blonds (8lb & 10 1/2lb). I was trying out some other ideas and only managed a 3lb spider ! At 14:30 we pulled the pick, the visibility was getting worse at maybe 200 yards, so a gentle trip off the banks at 20kts, but we picked up speed once we reached the Mudstone Ledge. Back on the slip at 15:30, a total trip of 48nm, and a very pleasant day. Just one pic that says it all mick, Saintly Fish, jonnyswamp and 7 others 10 Quote
Andy135 Posted June 24 Posted June 24 Spot on! Sounds like a good trip in uncertain conditions. Well done the pair of you 👍 Quote
Josh Posted June 24 Posted June 24 A pleasant day by the looks and sounds well done, what speeds do you normally sit at in calm conditions @GPSguru Quote
GPSguru Posted June 24 Author Posted June 24 18 minutes ago, Josh said: A pleasant day by the looks and sounds well done, what speeds do you normally sit at in calm conditions @GPSguru 30knts, which is 4000rpm. On a longish offshore trip probably 28 ish Josh 1 Quote
Josh Posted June 24 Posted June 24 29 minutes ago, GPSguru said: 30knts, which is 4000rpm. On a longish offshore trip probably 28 ish Lovely skipping along , and WOT would put you at ? Quote
GPSguru Posted June 25 Author Posted June 25 3 hours ago, Josh said: Lovely skipping along , and WOT would put you at ? About 45 - 47knts, depending on tide and wind, but that is arse clenching speed, everything happens quickly, and you need eyes everywhere ! Rarely do I go over 35kts daio web and Josh 2 Quote
Josh Posted June 25 Posted June 25 3 hours ago, GPSguru said: About 45 - 47knts, depending on tide and wind, but that is arse clenching speed, everything happens quickly, and you need eyes everywhere ! Rarely do I go over 35kts 😂😂 ha ha I can imagine sounds fun ! Quote
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