Life in Newlyn as England fail.

Every onshore wind brings its own rewards for the beachcomber.......

looks like another day of mixed weather conditions........

catch Jack Wing's exhibition of paintings at the Tolcarne Inn and nag him to get going on his blog - looks promising!.........

Plymouth Pilot for sale on 01209 213393..........

more blue sky to the west........

photos from around the same time of year 79 years ago, with the harbour full of french crabbers........

a man on a mission in the Mission avoids casting en eye on the TV as England's vainglorious bid for RWC fame ends in tears against an adventurous French team.......

tidy little classic yacht Emily Best lays outside the Children's Friend........

a question the medical profession no doubt ponders Debbie.

Menu from the sea.

Uuummmmh wonder where they get those from?

Maria Damanaki versus Elinor Ostrom

This arrived in the TTG inbox today from across the Channel - comments and thoughts welcome from members of the UK fishing industry - feel free to email or add comments at the foot of the post.

Maria Damanaki versus Elinor Ostrom

For quite a long time now, with the Collective « Pêche et Développement », we have been convinced that the crisis of fishing can’t be resolved without dealing with fishermen, and not only with fish. More than a crisis in the resource itself, it is a crisis linked to the fisheries governance, and the sharing of these common resources. It is then by addressing this complex problem that we can find ways to save fish, fishermen, and ecosystems altogether. The other principle that is fundamental for an approach to fisheries management is to consider that it is a gathering activity and not a production activity, then, it calls into question approaches such as that of an industrial model, and governance by consumers. It isn’t fishing that has to adapt to consuming, but it is up to consumers to adapt to the reality of fishing that is evolutional and complex.

Alain Le Sann

translated by Danièle Le Sann

Secretary of The Collective Pêche & Développement

President of the film festival, 'Fishworkers of the World'

September 2011

Let's talk skate - Newlyn Mission, October 12th.

An excellent opportunity to talk skate with key representatives from DEFRA, CEFAS and others keen to see the current restrictions amneded for the benefit of all concerned.

PZ 182 - the Asthore then......and now.

Built in 1926 at Porthleven and fished by the Lakeman Family from Mevagissey, the Asthore PZ182 was a highly successful fishing boat in its day........

eighty five years later and bearing the same fishing name and number as the original, today's Asthore is the UK's largest purpose built ring netter. Although based in Newlyn, being too deep drafted for her 'home' port of Mevagissey, she will 'follow the fish' targeting mainly Cornish Sardines and Anchovy.

El congero!

One end of the market was busy with beam and trawl fish.........

with evidence of congers moving across the grounds at the moment.......

much debate on the market about exactly which fish this little chap is [Think the Gary M might have caught a alfonsino or alfonsin, Beryx decadactylus - looks about right to me - Sue Mason]- about 30cm long and caught south side of the Scillies........

landed courtesy of the boys on the Gary M.........

the skies looking a little less menacing than they were yesterday.......

which means that the Gary M can take ice and get away again for the rest of the tide, expect to see her back in Newlyn landing for Monday's market........

a few day's work ahead of the boys on the Crystal Sea II it seems........

or else........

one Kernow flag flying in the strong northerly draught.......

that's one big meal waiting in the tank.

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

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