Latest Fishing Reports: United Kingdom

  • 17/07/2023 Fishing Report by Rich Ward on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)

    17 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward

    Report on-board Shy-Torque III

    Well, that’s yet another Summer angling competition over here at Whitby.

    Firstly I’d like to congratulate my old mate John Wilford, skipper of the charter boat 2 Dogs on his win in this year’s event.

    John’s angler Peter O’Donnell from Hull caught a cracking Ling of 16lb 12oz early in the competition which held out to the end and bagged him the top prize of £1000.00 plus his £50.00 Daily Cash prize.
    Peter also gets a 2 night stay at the Middle Earth Tavern. Well done to him!!

    Our results personally weren’t too bad to be fair.
    Alan Brown from Blackburn took 3rd place overall on the Shy-Torque III which won him £500.00 plus a 2 night stay at the Middle Earth Tavern. His fish also wins him a free trip on our boat for the heaviest fish on the boat in June. Well done to him!

    Edward Davies took the junior prize on the Shy-Torque III with a Codling of 5lb 1/2oz.
    His fish wins him a nice £200.00
    More new tackle being bought there I reckon. Well done to you Ted!!

    All in all a competition with very mixed weather this year which did impede us, with 11 days of cancellations!
    I’m sure a lot more fish would have been taken to the scales had we got out more, but that’s the great British weather for you!

    I’d like to thank all our sponsors in the event this year too, without who, we wouldn’t be able to host these great competitions. Cheers.

    Also, a big thank you to all those who had a go this year. If you weren’t lucky enough to bag a winning fish in this competition, there is always next year’s, or you could have a go in our late Summer competition in September which starts on Saturday 9th September and runs for a fortnight. Some lovely prizes to be had in that one too!

    Cheers for now,
    Rich

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    richardward384@yahoo.co.uk

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
    Tue 19/11/2024 8 Spaces 9 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Thu 21/11/2024 8 Spaces 8 Hours
    Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Mon 25/11/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Room for 7 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.4m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Tue 26/11/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Room for 5 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.6m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Dave Bradshaw 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sat 30/11/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 4 anglers. John Price 1. Rich Wallen 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sun 01/12/2024 7 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Si England 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sun 15/12/2024 1 Space 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition starts. Cash prizes! Room for 1. Si England 1. Rich Reynolds 2. Andy Howard 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Mon 16/12/2024 1 Space 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Room for 1 angler. Al Sutcliffe 1. Cliff A 4. Lawrence Byrne 1. Chris Williamson 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Tue 17/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Room for 6 anglers. Olly 1. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Wed 18/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Big Sam 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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  • 14/07/2023 Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)

    14 Jul 2023 by Geoff Sharp

    Report on-board Sweet William

    Great craic all day with flat seas, sunshine and intermittent gusts! Mackerel and Dolphins in the morning, a quick jump to some inshore wrecks when weather permitted at lunchtime to find the lads some Codling and Pollack, and back to locate the Mackerel in the afternoon.

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  • 09/07/2023 Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)

    9 Jul 2023 by Geoff Sharp

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    After the amount of trips cancelled lately, it was a pleasure to welcome back Piotr and the lads, all the way from London. Flat seas, no wind and sunshine for a good proportion of the day! We had a rod snapper of a Ling, "literally", at over 18 lb, a lovely stamp of Codling today, and some great table sized Pollack. It was well worth the wait!

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  • 06/07/2023 Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)

    6 Jul 2023 by Geoff Sharp

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    Fantastic run out yesterday welcoming back Ash and the guys from Barnsley; we had strong wind and very choppy seas, combined with lengthy periods of flat calm seas, zero wind and suncream required! We found some mackerel in the morning for bait, and when conditions permitted we headed out to a few inshore wrecks and found some lovely codling, pollack and some small ling.

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  • 28/06/2023 Fishing Report by Geoff Sharp on Sweet William (Tyne, Tyne and Wear)

    28 Jun 2023 by Geoff Sharp

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    Flat seas, zero wind and a few rain showers thrown in, with some nice ling, codling and pollack today!

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  • 13/07/2023 Fishing Report by Andy Savage on Sea Urchin IIl (Whitby, North Yorkshire)

    13 Jul 2023 by Andy Savage

    Report on-board Sea Urchin IIl

    With a group of very experienced anglers aboard, some decent weather and with a good tide for wrecking, we had all the ingredients for a cracking day out today……

    To start the day we managed to get all the fresh Mackerel we needed from the Bell Buoy, which was pleasing. After that we spent the rest of the day on the wrecks. The last of the Ebb Tide and Slack water weren’t particularly productive on the three wrecks we fished in that period. Although Ian Steadman literally caught on every drift, having a great start to the day. Taking Ling and Codling to 6lb.

    Once the flood tide came through, we ran further south and fished a few wrecks which don’t see as much attention, in the hope of finding a better sized fish. Muppet bait traces with either a whole fresh Mackerel fillet or Squid and Mackerel cocktail took the majority of the fish, although Hokkai’s still produced a fair few.

    The four wrecks we fished for the rest of the day weren’t too bad at all. Most drifts saw 2-4 fish come up. Proportionately, it was a 50/50 split between Ling and Codling. The average size of the fish wasn’t amazing, but we had a fair few in the 4-6lb class. Ian Kellock took the biggest Ling of the day at 8lb 4 oz and Neil Pickard the biggest Codling at 10lb 10oz. There were also a couple of Codling double shots, which are always good to see.

    Such was the banter and excellent company, all too soon it was time to head back in. Everyone had a few to take home today and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Plenty of laughs and mickey taking. Thanks to all the lads for a fantastic day out.

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Sea Urchin IIl
    Tue 19/11/2024
    1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 5.50 David Craine - x 2 Joe Clough - x 1 Ian Hepworth - x 2 John Ditchfield - x 1 Damian Walker - x 1
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    Tue 26/11/2024
    1 Space Available Good Wrecking Tide - 4.67m Paul Stone - x 2 Steve Ralphson - x 2 Chris Chatham - x 1 Rob Stevens - x 1 Bod - x 2
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    Tue 03/12/2024
    1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 5.22m Dave & Del - x 2 Neil Kennedy - x 2 Stephen Austin - x 2 Petras Sinkonis - x 1
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    Fri 06/12/2024
    1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 4.97m Ian Purdom - x 1 Joe Clough - x 1 Craig Henshaw - x 2 Christopher Arrand - x 3
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    Sat 07/12/2024
    1 Space Available Uptiding Trip - 4.83m Jimmy Yeung - x 1 Steve & Ryan Martin - x 2 Waldek Myśliwy - x 3 Marc Smith - x 1
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    Mon 09/12/2024
    7 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.88m Will sail with 4 anglers. Joe Clough - x 1
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    Tue 10/12/2024
    6 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 4.74m Will sail with 4 anglers. Aaron & Steve - x 2
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    Sat 14/12/2024
    3 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.46m Jeff Mosey - x 4 Oliver Venus - x 1
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    Tue 17/12/2024
    5 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.48m Will sail with 4 anglers. Ian Purdom - x 1 Shaun Marchington - x 2
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    Thu 19/12/2024
    4 Spaces Available Uptiding Trip - 5.15m Stan Matthews - x 1 David Craine - x 2 Greg Ince - x 1
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  • 13/07/2023 Fishing Report by Rich Ward on Shy-Torque III (Whitby, North Yorkshire)

    13 Jul 2023 by Rich Ward

    Report on-board Shy-Torque III

    The last couple of days haven’t been too bad fish wise. Just a pesky off land breeze making things tricky at times.

    Monday fished the best out of the two days with the weather conditions being the better out of the two, with around 50 fish boated to keep and the usual smaller chuck backs.

    The Summer competition comes to a close this weekend and with the forecasters predicting strong winds for Saturday and Sunday, it might end on Friday. Let’s hope it changes for the better for all the competitors.

    Good luck to one and all.

    Cheers for now,
    Rich

    07733 233352
    richardward384@yahoo.co.uk

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Shy-Torque III
    Tue 19/11/2024 8 Spaces 9 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 3 anglers. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Thu 21/11/2024 8 Spaces 8 Hours
    Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 3. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Mon 25/11/2024 7 Spaces 9 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Room for 7 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.4m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Tue 26/11/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 1 more for trip go-ahead. Room for 5 anglers. Excellent wrecking tide. 4.6m. Will sail with just 4 anglers. James 1. Dave Bradshaw 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sat 30/11/2024 5 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 4 anglers. John Price 1. Rich Wallen 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sun 01/12/2024 7 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 3 more for trip go-ahead. Uptiding trip. Will sail with just 4 anglers. Si England 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Sun 15/12/2024 1 Space 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition starts. Cash prizes! Room for 1. Si England 1. Rich Reynolds 2. Andy Howard 4. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Mon 16/12/2024 1 Space 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Room for 1 angler. Al Sutcliffe 1. Cliff A 4. Lawrence Byrne 1. Chris Williamson 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Tue 17/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Need 2 more for trip go-ahead. Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Room for 6 anglers. Olly 1. Lawrence Byrne 1. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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    Wed 18/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Shy-Torque Uptiding Competition. Cash prizes! Big Sam 2. Cod / Coalfish (Coley/Saithe) / Ling (Common) / Pollock.
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  • 11/07/2023 Fishing Report by Matt Rowe on Piscary (Poole, Dorset)

    11 Jul 2023 by Matt Rowe

    Report on-board Piscary

    Looking like I might be cancelling some trips over the next few days so would be interested in doing a trip on Monday the 17th . Despite the rubbish weather we have been getting a few nice fish plenty of Congers , Plenty of Bream but they are on the small side ,odd Bass , Gurnards, Rays and some really nice Plaice including this one caught by Gary Rook at 3lb 9oz . Please text me during office hrs! If you're interested thanks Mat 07775756269

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Piscary
    Thu 21/11/2024 8 Hours
    Spaces on an individuals trip
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    Sun 24/11/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Spaces bon an individuals trip
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    Tue 26/11/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Spaces on an individuals trip
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    Tue 10/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
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    Mon 16/12/2024 6 Spaces 8 Hours
    Spaces on an individuals trip
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    Sun 09/02/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours
    Individuals trip offshore anchoring for Spurs
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    Fri 21/02/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours
    Individuals trip offshore anchoring
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    Sat 22/02/2025 5 Spaces 9 Hours
    Individuals trip offshore anchoring
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    Fri 07/03/2025 6 Spaces 9 Hours
    Individuals trip offshore anchoring
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    Mon 10/03/2025 4 Spaces 9 Hours
    Individuals trip offshore anchoring
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  • 11/07/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    11 Jul 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Report on-board Galloper

    Another nice little stingray aboard Galloper from brightlingsea Essex the other day. Despite a blustery summer day we had lots of smooth-hounds with several double figure fish, several sizable bass, some small tope and an eel for our efforts. Next spaces are tomorrow 13/07 and Monday 17/07 @ £60pp please call 07956411528 for more information

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Sun 24/11/2024 3 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing Bass.
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    Mon 25/11/2024 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing
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    Wed 27/11/2024 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing
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    Sat 07/12/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
    1 space @ £100pp Bass.
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    Sun 08/12/2024 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
    General trip
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    Sat 14/12/2024 8 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
    8 spaces @ £60pp
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    Sat 21/12/2024 12 Hours £100.00pp
    Offshore weather permitting £100pp
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  • 10/07/2023 Fishing Report by Scott Belbin on Galloper (Brightlingsea, Essex)

    10 Jul 2023 by Scott Belbin

    Report on-board Galloper


    As ever, the lads from the Suffolk police had a busy trip the other day despite forecasts of unsavoury weather. I gave the lads the choice between going a little further with a greater chance of bass or more comfort. They chose the comfortable option and it certainly was comfortable all day. the lads run a match on most trips which encourages them to fish hard and they certainly do that. There were steady numbers of hounds coming aboard with several around the low double figure mark we totalled a respectable 37 for the day. In between these we saw lots of small tope, some just weeks old and others of a few pounds in weight. Just because it was comfortable it didn’t rule out bass of course and they still managed a few nice table sized fish throughout the day. a couple of roker came out including a nice low double figure fish for Guy. Dogfish are still there but the rise in water temperature means they are far less numerous inshore at the moment. A couple of silver eels showed during the day too. I’m not sure who decided that measuring fish was a good idea but I sat that one out! Andy had a beautiful tub gurnard which brightened up a grey day. Tony suggested it was the one he caught last trip but I like to think more than one are left in the sea. As I hauled the anchor Stuart finished the day with a dover sole which are also great to see.
    I have individual spaces and possibility of full boat bookings over the coming weeks and months if you want to get out.
    Remember it is often worth giving me a shout if you are cancelled else where and still wish to get out, as we have lots of sheltered fishing available and a big catamaran which makes it even more comfortable.
    Spaces as follows
    12/07-possible offshore trip
    13/07-7 spaces @ £60pp
    17/07-5 spaces @ £60pp
    18/07-full boat available from £490
    21/07-full boat available from £490
    24/07-offshore bass trip 8 spaces @ £100pp plus worm bait
    31/07- full boat available from £490
    Not all dates advertised, other spaces available for full boat bookings upon request
    For regular updates, availability and more information please visit www.essexseafishing.co.uk find us on social media or call Scott on 07956411528

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    UPCOMING INDIVIDUAL SPACES ONBOARD Galloper
    Sun 24/11/2024 3 Spaces 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing Bass.
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    Mon 25/11/2024 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing
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    Wed 27/11/2024 12 Hours £115.00pp
    Offshore bass fishing
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    Sat 07/12/2024 1 Space 12 Hours £100.00pp
    1 space @ £100pp Bass.
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    Sun 08/12/2024 9 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
    General trip
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    Sat 14/12/2024 8 Spaces 10 Hours £60.00pp
    8 spaces @ £60pp
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    Sat 21/12/2024 12 Hours £100.00pp
    Offshore weather permitting £100pp
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