hi all thinking of getting a small boat for the summer to do some inshore fishing and keeping the boat in the Tyne, sluce or the blyth. but need advice as i don't want to go out without a clue. sounds nice to sit on the back of a boat on a hot summers day and do what i want and go were i want to go without the coast gaurd following me all day to ensure i'm safe. is there anyone local that gives training or basic knowledge on seamanship. any help would be greatly appreciated.
advice please
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Falcone
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A lot of seamanship is just basic common sense, im sure there will be some guys from up that way that would be happy to help.
Safety is the first thing and i adhere to a few of my own rules to make sure i keep out of harms way.
If you are unsure that the current sea state isnt suitable then it probably isnt.
Generally anything less than 10 mph winds is good, but remember things can change instantly.
Never go further than you are comfortable with, this will gradually increase with time and experience.
Always take more fuel than you will need.
Always take spare spark plugs and a plug spanner.
People say a GPS isnt necessary, but should the worst happen you have a position that coastguards can use to reach you quicker than if you just said " about 1 mile from the piers"
I always take a Battery booster in case of a sudden flat battery, this can be a life saver.
And some of the obvious ones, life jackets, rings, VHF radio, flares, anchor with sufficient rope.
All of the above i consider essential before heading out to sea.
Safety is the first thing and i adhere to a few of my own rules to make sure i keep out of harms way.
If you are unsure that the current sea state isnt suitable then it probably isnt.
Generally anything less than 10 mph winds is good, but remember things can change instantly.
Never go further than you are comfortable with, this will gradually increase with time and experience.
Always take more fuel than you will need.
Always take spare spark plugs and a plug spanner.
People say a GPS isnt necessary, but should the worst happen you have a position that coastguards can use to reach you quicker than if you just said " about 1 mile from the piers"
I always take a Battery booster in case of a sudden flat battery, this can be a life saver.
And some of the obvious ones, life jackets, rings, VHF radio, flares, anchor with sufficient rope.
All of the above i consider essential before heading out to sea.
Axe
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i am also planning on getting a boat but im still at the saving stage...try this site its where ill be starting before i go near the water (Day Skipper Course)
Axe
http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/courses/motorcruising/Pages/Dayskipper.aspx
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Axe
http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/courses/motorcruising/Pages/Dayskipper.aspx
RYA Training | Courses & Training | RYA
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kingcod deano
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i would also deffently get a second engine 4 or 5 hp that if possible is newer than your main engine and more reliable because this can be a real life saver if you get caught short and saves the rnli coming out
As what has been allready said. I would add, allways check the wheather forcast and visually check the sea state first or check via a web cam. (Tynemouth long sands has one). Simple things like, is the bung in the boat in place, if launching from a trailer, got a compass, invaluable if you don't have a GPS, tell someone where you are likely to be fishing and what time you will return home. All just common sense really. Good luck.
kingcod deano
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top tip there mate one of the easiest things to forget there was a time when i was trying to block the whole up with a glove because i forgot to put the plug in
the leadman
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one of the best things you can do before you get your own boat is to get to know some one who has a boat and knows wot there doing . go out with and you will soon lern may be a year or 2 but wot is you life worth ? . the day skipper corse it very good to get a start
hey Billbo welcome to NESA. I like you was totally new to this last year (and still got a lot to learn). I live in Blyth and was looking at places to store the boat or launch and found that there is not a lot around here that fitted my options.
If you are looking for a boat with an outboard engine you will either need the following:
Blyth has a long waiting list for morings (so far 30 on the list) so not looking good for that. Seaton Sluice has spaces but kids tend to pop on the boats and mess around (as kids do). If you have an outboard motor still on your boat………. Enough said.
I personally keep my boat on my drive (18ft plymouth pilot) and use South Sheilds (£70 per year) to launch and recover it. I spent last season learning about my boat more than fishing (even tho the mackeral were soooo easy to catch it was a joke). This year I am more confident with my boat so can concentrate more on the fishing. There is a huge resource on this forum that can help and give you advice and believe me this site is like a WIKI is you know what to search for.
I am more than happy to speak to you if you PM me with your number but please note I have only been doing this for a year to still learning but can possibly help with the initial pitfalls and assumptions.
If you are looking for a boat with an outboard engine you will either need the following:
- Secure moring like Amble or Royal Quays but they are not cheap
- Be able to remove the engine once you docked to where you are storing your boat
Blyth has a long waiting list for morings (so far 30 on the list) so not looking good for that. Seaton Sluice has spaces but kids tend to pop on the boats and mess around (as kids do). If you have an outboard motor still on your boat………. Enough said.
I personally keep my boat on my drive (18ft plymouth pilot) and use South Sheilds (£70 per year) to launch and recover it. I spent last season learning about my boat more than fishing (even tho the mackeral were soooo easy to catch it was a joke). This year I am more confident with my boat so can concentrate more on the fishing. There is a huge resource on this forum that can help and give you advice and believe me this site is like a WIKI is you know what to search for.
I am more than happy to speak to you if you PM me with your number but please note I have only been doing this for a year to still learning but can possibly help with the initial pitfalls and assumptions.
Kev1n
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You’re doing the right thing asking for advice; it’s worth doing properly. There’s loads of advice out on the web, the RNLI site is a good place to start.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 is the course most often recommended, you don’t need to do level 1 first. Also, you should get a VHF radio and do the one day licensing course for that too.
Put a user profile up here and get to know the regulars who are a vast resource of info., you may even get a trip or two out with them to learn the ropes and see if you like it enough to get your own boat.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 is the course most often recommended, you don’t need to do level 1 first. Also, you should get a VHF radio and do the one day licensing course for that too.
Put a user profile up here and get to know the regulars who are a vast resource of info., you may even get a trip or two out with them to learn the ropes and see if you like it enough to get your own boat.
