Popular Post GPSguru Posted June 23 Popular Post Share 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 mike farrants, Sevans, Malc and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 Spot on! Sounds like a good trip in uncertain conditions. Well done the pair of you 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike farrants Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 24 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted June 24 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 24 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted June 25 Author Share 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 Josh and daio web 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 25 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 nice one bud thanks for posting the smile says it all 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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