Dartmouth Fishing well nearly
The Day Mark approaching Dartmouth always a welcome sight
Dartmouth Fishing is the name of the blog which we may need to re think in light of our last two trips.The weather was reasonable with a strong North Westerly which usually means its calmer inshore. We decided to try and break our duck by heading out 5 miles to a wreck.
Well it was a good trip out with Mike managing 17 knots with the wind and tide going the same way as us. Alas it was too rough and bitter cold over the wreck so we decided to return inshore to a couple of wrecks we have used before.
The journey back against wind and tide showed the Ocqueteau's sea keeping capability well. She pushed through heavy swells at 10 knots putting the occasional wave spray over the cabin roof which was good fun!
We tried a variety of marks all to no effect. Once home I was recounting our exploits to Karen my Wife and bemoaning the lack of fish. In her infinite wisdom she advised that fishing this time of year was a waste of time as the water is too cold. Such wisdom was based on the fact her cold water gold fish in our garden pond do not feed until the water warms up in the spring.
If she is right then its going to be a boring few trips until April.
To add to the depression its that time of year where the boat insurance has just been paid, the annual mooring fees bill has arrived and we need to have the engine serviced and the hull anti fouled. I am sure it would be cheaper to visit the fish monger each week.
Ships Log
Date: Thursday 28/01/2010
Weather: Force 4-5 NW
Sea state: Moderate
Engine hours at start:207
Engine hours at finish: 209.1
Crew: Steve and Mike
Time off moorings: 1030
Tide: High water 1045
Author: Steve (skipper)
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