Winter on the East Coast

[Fr J Hackett]

So whats it like then. As a boy seem to remember Christmass at nans was usually very dry and bitterly cold but that was just the weather

For several years we have taken sails and halyards off and covered the boat in a tent to minimise the green growth of warm,damp and wet South West winters. But as the boat is now nearer and the odd sail a distinct probability is it going to be worth leaving the boat in commission or will it become a floating green thing that will require days of cleaning.

 

[Marmalade]

good sailing all winter - becomes a little more weather dependent but if you have heating and if we get some bright winter's days there's nothing better

 

[Silent Lady]

Staying In

We stay in . New Years Eve on the boat . Sail if we can . If not its cheaper than a Hotel . You get some really nice days . You just need warm clothing . You do get a bit of the green stuff but a good dose of dishwasher powder in a bucket and a brush gets rid of that . Couple of 60w oil rads on . Take the bedding down with us

 

[PaulGooch]

Ours is one of those dreaded, smelly motorboats, so no raggy bits to go mouldy But, we leave her in and use h er all through the Winter. We don't have heating, as such, mains fan heater for on the pontoon and wrap up well when under way, if it gets really cold, boil the kettle. Weather obviously plays a part in getting to sea, but we've had plenty of Winters days out over the last 3 years. Winter time is also Cod fishing time

 

[Cobra]

Ours is one of those dreaded, smelly motorboats,

Paul...you really do seem to have something of a persecution complex here

I think that the only person on the ECF who is derisory about MoBo's on a regular basis is you!

Is this just a way of saying that you would really much rather go sailing, just haven't found a way to come out in open forum and say so?

All joking aside, cannot blame you staying in...cold weather arrives and the Cod start to run...a nice crisp winters day can fill the freezer with good sized fish!

Anyway...if you ever fancy a sail...just shout! There are many of us here who will be more than happy to show you the art of getting somewhere v e r y s l o w l y!!

 

[AliM]

We usually leave her in the water. Sailing is lovely provided you dress up warm and you have the whole river to yourself.

A hearty sail on Christmas day, followed by a roast duck for dinner, and none of those pesky relatives, is bliss!

 

[ChattingLil]

We usually leave her in the water. Sailing is lovely provided you dress up warm and you have the whole river to yourself.

A hearty sail on Christmas day, followed by a roast duck for dinner, and none of those pesky relatives, is bliss!

I'm sorely tempted to escape the rellies this year - even Marc has been talking about cooking the xmas dinner in the boat oven....

I hope to have a better winter season than we did over the summer...

 

[PaulGooch]

Paul...you really do seem to have something of a persecution complex here

I think that the only person on the ECF who is derisory about MoBo's on a regular basis is you!

No, was just a joke. Although, it does appear that i've mistaken the odd mobo comment for a dig that didn't exist

Is this just a way of saying that you would really much rather go sailing, just haven't found a way to come out in open forum and say so?

lol

All joking aside, cannot blame you staying in...cold weather arrives and the Cod start to run...a nice crisp winters day can fill the freezer with good sized fish!

They're a bit late getting here this year, but the weather hasn't been very good for fishing the past couple of weeks anyway. Finger crossed.

Anyway...if you ever fancy a sail...just shout! There are many of us here who will be more than happy to show you the art of getting somewhere v e r y s l o w l y!!

Thanks for the offer. We did consider sails when we bought this boat. The Mrs doesn't fancy on at all, doesn't like the way they lean over lol I was considering a cat, but decided that, for now at least, i prefer a bit of speed, although the lower fuel bill would certainly be welcome.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Oooh Cod where how and when been limited to mackerel always thought of Cod as deep water fish jigging and all that can you troll for them in shallow water?

 

[PaulGooch]

Oooh Cod where how and when been limited to mackerel always thought of Cod as deep water fish jigging and all that can you troll for them in shallow water?

Can't really troll for Cod, best to anchor up for them. Where are you going to be based ?

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Can't really troll for Cod, best to anchor up for them. Where are you going to be based ?

Hi Paul

I am in Shotley, so where do I need to go, out to wrecks? As a raggie I don't do dedicated fishing just the oppourtunist line over the side really.

 

[PaulGooch]

Hi Paul

I am in Shotley, so where do I need to go, out to wrecks? As a raggie I don't do dedicated fishing just the oppourtunist line over the side really.

I'm in Shotley too Pete, you're always welcome to a Cod trip with us, if the speed doesn't give you a nose bleed

You don't need to go far for a bit of Cod fishing. Left at Landguard and drop the hook at Wadgate Ledge, or Felixstowe ledge. Straight out to Roughs Towers or out near the Stone Banks buoy. Just a few spots. For inshore, Winter angling purposes, Cod are bottom feeders, so trolling won't work terribly well, if at all. You need to keep your bait on the bottom, some unwashed Squid works well.

Weather a bit poo at the moment and the Cod haven't really shown up yet (bit late). But we'll be out trying to catch one or two when we can. Like i said, you're welcome to join us for a trip, plenty of tackle onboard. You're also welcome to drop by and say "hello", kettle's always hot. Be happy to show you what tackle we use for them. We're on J12.

If you fancy a bash on your own boat, make a nice Winter trip of it. Sail for a couple of hours, drop the hook for some lunch and grab a Cod (hopefully), then sail back to Shotley.

Here's one from last year :

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I'm in Shotley too Pete, you're always welcome to a Cod trip with us, if the speed doesn't give you a nose bleed

You don't need to go far for a bit of Cod fishing. Left at Landguard and drop the hook at Wadgate Ledge, or Felixstowe ledge. Straight out to Roughs Towers or out near the Stone Banks buoy. Just a few spots. For inshore, Winter angling purposes, Cod are bottom feeders, so trolling won't work terribly well, if at all. You need to keep your bait on the bottom, some unwashed Squid works well.

Weather a bit poo at the moment and the Cod haven't really shown up yet (bit late). But we'll be out trying to catch one or two when we can. Like i said, you're welcome to join us for a trip, plenty of tackle onboard. You're also welcome to drop by and say "hello", kettle's always hot. Be happy to show you what tackle we use for them. We're on J12.

If you fancy a bash on your own boat, make a nice Winter trip of it. Sail for a couple of hours, drop the hook for some lunch and grab a Cod (hopefully), then sail back to Shotley.

Here's one from last year :

Thanks for that Paul will definitley try and take you up on your offer.

 

[Saguday]

Pete, we always used to haul out every winter but last year we kept Kioni in with no apparent ill effects - even without a cover. Although we didn't get any mid-winter sails in we were able to get her going much earlier in the season than we would otherwise.

So we plan to leave Saguday in this year at Tollesbury, since we are spending more and more time down there now, with a view to getting out on those lovely clear but cold days you get out east. Molly and the kids fancy Christmas on board, although that's a bit of a dilemma for us as it's Kierans Birthday on the 25th and we usually take him to our local pub at lunchtime and they all sing happy birthday to him Anyway, we'll certainly be staying in the water this winter and we'll see how much we are able to go out sailing.

Neil

 

[Sixpence]

Lovely bit of cod you have there, more than happy to take some off your hands should you have any left. Can't beat the fresh that day fish, unfortunately we're unlikely to get the chance to join anyone this year

 

[wingdiver]

We are always in throughout the winter (for obvious reasons).
Sailing on a crisp winters day with few other boats around is great.
Breaking though the ice in February can be a chore though.

 

[FullCircle]

That's nothing!!!!!!!
This is Burnham On Crouch in July!!

 

[wingdiver]

That's nothing!!!!!!!
This is Burnham On Crouch in July!!

No wonder you go to the River Severn!

 

[Koeketiene]

That's nothing!!!!!!!
This is Burnham On Crouch in July!!

Much improved since I last was there

 

[Lucky Duck]

Molly and the kids fancy Christmas on board

Christmas morning a couple of years back;

After a crisp sail we had a late afternoon lunch aboard, as the boat has the basic 2 burner hob/grill/oven combo most of the food was pre-prepared but none the worse for it. New year's eve was spent watching the fireworks from the Harwich Ha'penny pier.