Mackerel men make hay.

Fishing close inshore, the mackerel fleet in action.....
a welcome sight, the fleet of punts are out in force fishing, or 'wiffing' as it is known locally, for mackerel between Penlee Point and Mousehole Island.....
one junior net makers kit including mugs, time for some new gear aboard the pair team
it's even-stevens at seven all in April..........
two of the most enduring workboats in the harbour side-by-side........
she's not going to win any prizes in the beauty pageant with a front end like that.....
but with a spacious wheelhouse.....
and a huge working deck......
the twin engined Bethshan from St Ives makes a big change for the trawling father and son partnership that is Leach Senior and Junior......

she is currently being rigged out as a multi-purpose inshore boat......

girls stretch their legs aboard the gig Averack for a practice.

Misty Monday morning.

A superb shot of line caught cod from Falmouth looked stunning in Monday's early morning misty light.....
Roger on the Imogen snuck a handful of small tope in his trip over the weekend.....
the mackerel men at last have something to show for their efforts......
back in the pollack, the Sea Spray's fish gleam as ever.....
as does the boat as she manoeuvres in misty conditions.....
another Brixham beamer heads in through the gaps......
followed by mackerel man Joey......
who provides an escort......
there's plenty of new Dutch engine bits unpacked on the quay.....
while the harbour looks more like Brixham than Newlyn!

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Two berths going for Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Prep & RYA Exam course

Here's a message from Trysail in Falmouth who have 2 berths available on a Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Prep & RYA Exam course running next week.

The course starts at 1600hrs on Monday 19th with the exam scheduled for Saturday 24th April.

Novices can also join this course to attain RYA ‘Competent Crew’.

As it is a ‘LAST MINUTE’ offer, great discounts apply!

The High Pressure is forecast to hold well into next week, so why not join us on the water?

Please contact us ASAP to book your berth.

Thank you for your time.


Andy Grant

Andy Grant (Principal)
Trysail, Falmouth Marina, North Parade, Falmouth Cornwall. TR11 5GG
www.trysail.net info@trysail.net 01326 212320

TRYSAIL is the trading name of Trysail Ltd.
Registered Office: The Old Surgery, St Columb, Cornwall. TR9 6AE

No pressure - Penzance Rotary Club's annual Newlyn pressure testing.

The Dry Dock's latest job is the small coaster Geudell......
as a rule, converting fishing boats to live-aboards never does much for their looks - especially around the rear end......
still much work to be done on this steel hull in PZ dock.......
a very comfortable looking big cat gets a morning hose down......
the Ben My Chree is beginning to look good after the glossing has been done.....
more spring cleaning aboard the multi-purpose work horse Mojo.....
every year Penzance Rotary Club provides a free blood pressure check up for anyone in Newlyn - last year several people subsequently received treatment for heart conditions that they were unaware of as a result of the free check.

Waiting for news of the new harbour commssioners.

After a series of interviews, the names of eight new harbour commissioners are soon to be announced. A total of 26 applications were received from which 16 were shortlisted. These eight new commissioners will sit alongside three DoT appointees and one of the new board's first jobs will be to oversee the introduction of the pending Harbour Revision Order that will bring Newlyn into line with the DoT's 'Good Governance' guidelines. With all government departments and offices in a state of purdah prior to the general election it seems that dissolution of the current board will not happen until at least May 7th.


In the meantime, no clues as to the identity of any new members have come to light - though this pick-up has been spotted in a certain parking space in front of the harbour offices.

Friday's fish fiesta.

Beamer cod ends hung out to dry......
the march of the blue box empire continues down the quay......
a good combination.......
there' a couple of green interlopers at the box washer station......
hand grading this year's rarest fish on the market.....
at long last there's a showing of mackerel in the Bay as a couple of mackerel men check the price with the Wiffer......
with hit and miss results for the handful of boats quick to catch on......
no doubt the price will plummet from the £1.70 a kilo on Thursday......
whereas these Dorys always hold their price.....
time for the anglers to hit the wrecks courtesy of Viking Charters......
as a steady trickle of yachts make an appearance.....
another Brixham beamer makes a start on her gear.....
while the punt Mark & James heads back to her berth.....
the punts will all be hoping that the mackerel are here to stay....
over in the Mission there's some renovation work to be tendered for by any local building firms interested - with the added bonus of the finest fresh Newlyn haddock, chips and mushy peas for lunch every day!