View Full Version : Chieftain trip 2008
...book early !
Now then mods, or MOD - we know you are not happy unless you move at least 10 posts a day, but please leave this post here in the NW shore forum - yes I know its about boats and I know Chieftain is based in Whitby, ie NE, but I am looking to see what interest there may be in booking a trip on this boat, from us NW lads, first. Not that I have anything against anybody else from WSF joining in, and I would open it up to allcomers if we havent a full charter later - just that many of us have fished together before so lets keep it a NW affair initially - PLEASE.
Right - the trip - 36 hours- sets off teatime, sails thru the night while you snore away in your bunk. Wake up to start fishing up to 90 miles out at 5am, fish thru til as late as 9pm, followed by a nice cosy bunk and much deserved kip back to dock at 6am the following morning. All food and drink (except booze) included. Fishing with pirks, hokkais, shads, bait if you want. I finally got out with them after 2 years of being weathered off at the start of the month. To say expectations were running high was an understatement- recent reports of 12 anglers walking off with 150 stone of fillets somewhat whetted the appetite. We didnt do anything like that well - I had maybe 2 stone of fillets but the fantastic potential is crystal clear if conditions are favorable. I tried to look up their website and post links to gallery pics and have failed so far but shall keep trying. There are many great pics on their site, incl one of one guy who dropped down 4 hooks and came up with 4 cod- 2 @ 6-8lb, the others both 20's!
Cost will be around £200, with 50% deposit on booking - date to be decided.
Who's up for it?
Rayvenini
20-08-2007, 16:31
put me down, but june is no good as i'm fishing Egypt then:)
If it's a weekend or out of term time then I would love to!
TonyScaff and Paulsp have also indicated interest. Even if we cant fill the 12 places it can still be a trip with a good bunch of us. Tony we'll have to work on Frank when he gets back from his jollies, but the vibes he sends out are a bit anti-Chieftain, methinks, not sure why.
Follow link below to stackloads of mouthwatering piccies - from previous years mainly - new owners dont seem as computer literate.
http://www.chieftaincharters.co.uk/PHOTOS%2006.asp
It suits me to do a weekend - as it costs me a bomb to take time off work - but sailing is likely to be Fri 6pm so we're gonna have to be leaving work Fri lunchtime.
Looks like it's a goer so I'll contact them and start looking for some dates
Trying to sort some dates out. Was looking at Spring Bank but that trip wont work for me with my commitments. Ray wanted to avoid June (can you be more specific with dates Ray?) anyone else interested got any dates to avoid? Deposit of about £100pp will be required to secure place within next couple of weeks to secure booking
connorhope
04-09-2007, 16:07
TonyScaff and Paulsp have also indicated interest. Even if we cant fill the 12 places it can still be a trip with a good bunch of us. Tony we'll have to work on Frank when he gets back from his jollies, but the vibes he sends out are a bit anti-Chieftain, methinks, not sure why.
Follow link below to stackloads of mouthwatering piccies - from previous years mainly - new owners dont seem as computer literate.
http://www.chieftaincharters.co.uk/PHOTOS%2006.asp
It suits me to do a weekend - as it costs me a bomb to take time off work - but sailing is likely to be Fri 6pm so we're gonna have to be leaving work Fri lunchtime.
Looks like it's a goer so I'll contact them and start looking for some dates
Off my jollies Mark, yes up for that, plus Dave as well. Good laugh with the guys and plenty of memories, all for £200 can't beat it :clap2::clap2:
Rayvenini
04-09-2007, 20:27
Wilky i will be away from the 4th to the 18th June 08
im def on for this trip wilky,me and graham if you can.......
cheers mate
i'll have to go anyway wilky,tonythescaff needs some deep sea fishing lessons.....
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I am new to the forum but would like to join any organised trips 2008, I am in Lancashire on the coast and would be available any time ,have not worked out how the messaging and contact works yet.good fishing
hegs
OK lads Chieftain is booked for a 36 hour trip from 6pm sail Friday 9th May returning 6 am Sunday 11th. 12 places up for grabs, cost £200with 50% deposit in cheque form to me, balance payable in cash on the boat.
Shall pm all those that have indicated interest initially (as above), any more takers suggest you pm me. Any questions just ask.
I shall let this run for 2 weeks and deposits must be received in that time.
If we cannot get a full charter up it will be left to Chieftain to fill any spare places.
In the event you pay your deposit and are then unable to attend, it is possible there may be a short list of disappointed parties wishing to go from whom you can reclaim your deposit, but any cancellation will ultimately be your responsibility and potentially at your expense. (sorry but its a pricey trip and I have no intention of covering it)
cheers
Mark
tonythescaff
18-10-2007, 00:05
hi mark like i said in the pm. i'm on the boat sort money out asap..:clap2:
Hi Tony - glad to have you on board - pm'd you with my address + hope everyone else is as quick to respond:clap3:
Just need to sort out cover for my classes, should be able to give you a definite answer by Wednesday
im def on for this trip mark,i'll sort out money for you on the whitby
trip.....
paul..........
Beware if you suffer sea sickness, as it takes a good gale to stop the boat from fishing. I went out a few years back, and a few on our party suffered real bad the whole weekend.
Beware if you suffer sea sickness, as it takes a good gale to stop the boat from fishing. I went out a few years back, and a few on our party suffered real bad the whole weekend.
Ditto that Rocket. All those that have so far confirmed seem to have experienced sea legs. :boat:
The trip I was on earlier this year there was a 'lads trip' on and they got on the p*** before they hit the boat. Well the sea got up and it was bladdy rough - like Deadliest Catch, at least til lunchtime. One never came above deck the whole trip. One other came up and never fished. 2/3 fished about an hour and retired. There was plenty of groundbaiting going on :yucky:, and even me, who is normally rock solid, felt a bit queasy at times till it quietened down.
If you fancy the trip and have any doubts about sea sickness - take the medication well before you get on the boat.
I have been weathered off on this boat (trip cancelled) on several occasions, so although the boat is big enough to take the sea, the team dont seem to put out if it will be too bad for the paying guests:clap3:
All sorted. I'll give you the money in person on the 18th
just a panfull
28-10-2007, 09:46
Hiya Wilky sent you a pm mate
Mick
just a panfull
28-10-2007, 09:52
Me again Wilky dont know how you are doing with numbers but there is four of us who will go deffinetly
Mick
One or two promises received for deposits on the boat 18th but sadly not everybody pmd has even responded and no deposits received. There are now more people want to go than are places available - I need to firm things up and confirm trip with deposit - which as Ive said before - I am not underwriting. Boat is happy to wait till 18th for deposit, therefter you will be out of luck.:boxing:
just a panfull
05-11-2007, 19:18
Hi Wilky sent you a pm mate
connorhope
10-11-2007, 05:59
Have a look on the north east forum, under the thread THE BEST FISHING TRIP OF MY LIFE. Looks like they had a good time, see you at Whitby next week Mark.
fishysteve
11-11-2007, 11:13
wish the fishing was like that at whitby Frank !
youngchuka
11-11-2007, 17:36
wish the fishing was like that at whitby Frank !what do you mean, the fishings fantastic at whitby
f/steve
OK lads with Whitby 18th weathered off, all those who promised me deposits on the day now need to forward to me ASAP. All who have indicated interest have been pm'd previously with my address. Any problems pm / phone please.
NO DEPOSITS RECEIVED TO DATE
dallydog
17-11-2007, 21:25
Hi Guys,
Hope you do not mind me butting in! I was surfing the forums when I found your posts, and that you had mentioned about the trip I had had on Chieftain.
I have had four trips on Chieftain this year including the inshore trips and the far reaching ones they do.( I worte about the trip to Norway on the north east Forum in the Best fishing trip of my life ever.... I have never been disapointed and even tho I am a girl they looked after all the anglers very, very well. Yes one day it did blow up a bit and the skipper decieded to come in an hour early but that was to make it more comfortable for us.
I highly reccomend going on this boat and if I can be any help at all in advice ( as much as I can feel free to give me a shout)
Hope the weather holds for you all and tight lines.
Thanks for that DD - yes we had spotted your report. Unfortunately not everyone else seems to share your enthusiasm - NO DEPOSITS RECEIVED so looks like the trip will be cancelled and I shall go on my own
All deposits received have now been forwarded to Chieftain. That means those confirmed on the trip are :
Wilky
Rayvenini
!!!
Anybody else wants to confirm now deal direct with Chieftain, my involvement is over. You will be dealing with Des and Linda King - their number is 01642 273822.
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