[thornbackflounder]

Yes i know im moaning again,NW right up till tuesday, poxy August,a lot cooler then it should be as well ,looks like the better weather was in July,,so looks like i won t be afloat for a while,doh,can t be arsed with the river or coast beach wise,don t sound like a lot coming up

 

[Guest]

Looks like you need to move to the South Coast. NW winds are not a problem then

 

[egg-custard]

Looks like you need to move to the South Coast. NW winds are not a problem then

woosh.....WIND..!! IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM WITH ME TERRY...!!

 

[LilBrit]

Been plagued with SW winds for the last week, mornings seem to start off reasonably calm then it blows up later in the day, coupled with spring tides it makes it very interesting at times!

Managed a couple of bass in the harbour mouth this afternoon but the boat was pushing out at 4.5 knots so not the easiest of fishing.

 

[Portland Bass Hunter]

We get the same in Weymouth Bay, if you head out early and get back in by lunch then you can often miss the wind and have more comfortable fishing. Lets hope thats the same this weekend as its showing a bit breezy at the moment, fingers crossed the NW will flatten the sea off so I can get out in the shelter of Portland.

Steve

 

[thornbackflounder]

Not to much of a prob with the larger boats,but my rubber duck no good at all,doh ,never mind allways another day,got another wk off,if im not skint by then ,lol

 

[cainer]

quick question as ive chartered a boat for next thursday (grey viking) and early indications show its gonna be windy.. whats the maximum wind speed in MPH that charters go out in?

 

[Portland Bass Hunter]

Depends on a lot of variables. Location, wind direction, wind strength [including gusts] tide [height and direction]. The only way to really know is to phone the skipper the night before.

 

[cainer]

Depends on a lot of variables. Location, wind direction, wind strength [including gusts] tide [height and direction]. The only way to really know is to phone the skipper the night before.

yeah ive organised 20+ charters for me and me m8's over the years and i know its never confirmed one way or the other till the night before and many different aspects play there roll, ive had a few sessions cancelled as it was too windy a few times so i was just wanting to know if there was a rough rule of thumb on wind speeds where a skipper would just say no not today lads

 

[skillpot]

the boats i go on tend to cancel if its more than 15-18mph but it depends on wind direction etc. if i see these sort of wind speeds tho i know its going to be a close call.

depends on the boat aswell, ive gone out in worse conditoins on a cat and it was no problem at all. i know a boat local to me that goes out in a force 4/5 no probs but he has a big cat.

 

[robbym]

I'm not an expert but ......

I think I am right in saying that moats that are MCA COP2 licensed for 60 miles are authorised/ insured to go out in anything up to a force 6, 32 mph tops. However, far before that fishing becomes very unpleasant and difficult. I've been out on a charter near Portland race in what turned out to be a gusty 5-7 and it wasn't an experience i'd care to repeat.

It varies depending upon the size and design of the boat (cats are more stable) and the direction of wind vs tide etc, however, my rule of thumb is if I see anything more than 18mph forecast on xcweather it is 50:50 at best, any more than 20mph and I can probably start making alternative plans for the day.

I'm sure there are much more accurate ways of assessing the weather than mine!.

 

[cainer]

thanks rob and skillpot for your replys, ive been looking at winduru (dont know if its the best to look at, also it doesnt give the wind for 18 miles out at sea )
atm its saying 16mph gusting to 23, as the forcast changes daily il be keeping an eye on it over the next week and keep my fingers crossed

 

[craftycod]

take a look at weather online at the moment the wind for brighton on thurs is sw 16mph gusting 50mph for the morning and sw 19mph gusting 44 mph for the afternoon good stuff if your a surfer !!!!

 

[robbym]

I find xcweather good. It gives current weather and forecasts for channel light vessel which is the kind of area you are likely to be wrecking out from Brighton.

I also look at windfinder as their forecast goes out a could more days, I prefer xc weather however.

Those too sites seem to be disagreeing a little concerning Thurs, windfinder is a slightly more favourable forecast than XC, think you'll need to keep your fingers firmly crossed!.

 

[Portland Bass Hunter]

Well so much for my theory for getting out in the shelter of Weymouth Bay at the weekend. Got up early sunday and got the boat ready, towed it down to the slip and looking across the bay realised it was choppier than the forecast would lead you to think. Ended up towing the boat back home, which is thankfully only 10mins.

Whilst sorting the boat back out again at home I listened into a routine traffic between a 13m cruiser and the CG, the cruiser skipper was questioning whether they should take the trip between Weymouth and Poole, the conclusion being that it was too risky, as the conditions were worst than forecast. So my decision was the right one, which at least made me feel a bit better.

Looks like there might be a window on Sunday this week, so all hopes for a trip are resting on that at the moment as I have still not been out this month.

Steve

 

[RobTheRadish]

Well so much for my theory for getting out in the shelter of Weymouth Bay at the weekend. Got up early sunday and got the boat ready, towed it down to the slip and looking across the bay realised it was choppier than the forecast would lead you to think. Ended up towing the boat back home, which is thankfully only 10mins.

Whilst sorting the boat back out again at home I listened into a routine traffic between a 13m cruiser and the CG, the cruiser skipper was questioning whether they should take the trip between Weymouth and Poole, the conclusion being that it was too risky, as the conditions were worst than forecast. So my decision was the right one, which at least made me feel a bit better.

Looks like there might be a window on Sunday this week, so all hopes for a trip are resting on that at the moment as I have still not been out this month.

Steve

You are not the only one who has had few trips lately Steve! I have had 1 trip out in almost 4 weeks (terrible by my standards!!)

If Sundays fishable it will be like a mad-house out there everybody will want to get out cos next weeks looking pants again aswell! Rob

 

[thornbackflounder]

Sunday is looking the best by far,fingers crossed

 

[Guest]

Are you thinking of Minnis Shane? Let me know if you are down this way.

 

[thornbackflounder]

Are you thinking of Minnis Shane? Let me know if you are down this way.

Will do Malcolm,money is a bit tight now,been off for 3 wks holiday and spent loads,hope i can find the bait money,i will give you a shout,proberly be the small sib still.