The Vine Trust Charity are looking for a skipper to take the Jubilee Hope from Falmouth to the Clyde next week, if interested and have the time to help this worthy cause just let me know.
Right here we go, after clarification, this vessel has been reclassified into pleasure category and needs a skipper ASAP, to sail her from Falmouth to The Clyde, check out the link and see the ambitious project they are working on. She is all crewed and needs you to take her to the shipyard in Scotland. It is a charity and if you have the time ii am sure your skills will be much appreciated.
John Buchan on the Amity
Sunday 16 June 2013
Funeral applause as authorities blamed for fishermen taking risks
MOURNERS at the funeral of three Bolger brothers killed while out lobster fishing last week broke into a spontaneous round of applause after a member of the grief stricken family blamed successive governments for forcing fishermen to take bigger risks in smaller boats.
The devastating denunciation from the pulpit was made at the funeral mass of Shane, Kenny and Paul Bolger by Colm O'Neill, who is married to Paula, twin sister of Paul.
He said successive government actions caused them to move into areas of greater risk; "to fish in smaller boats and to fish for stocks that were not restricted."
Full story cortesy of the Independent.ie
The devastating denunciation from the pulpit was made at the funeral mass of Shane, Kenny and Paul Bolger by Colm O'Neill, who is married to Paula, twin sister of Paul.
He said successive government actions caused them to move into areas of greater risk; "to fish in smaller boats and to fish for stocks that were not restricted."
Full story cortesy of the Independent.ie
North Sea cod stocks 'on road to sustainability
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'Cautious optimism' for fishing
North Sea cod stocks are on the road to sustainability, according to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) research.
The body, which certifies whether fish are caught through good practice, says it is too soon to tell exactly when the North Sea fishery will meet its mark. But a spokesman said on current trends, it would be ready for certification within years rather than decades. Stocks would still be in recovery then, James Simpson said, but they would have passed an acceptable level. MSC certification is determined by the state of the stocks, the environmental impact of the fishery, and if there is a management system in place to maintain sustainability if circumstances change. The latter two were already in place, Mr Simpson said.
This is really great news” James Simpson Marine Stewardship Council "This is really great news," he said. "We have done an assessment of the entire inshore industry and it's clear that cod is on the way back." The recovery was thanks to strict catch limits aided by a massive public campaign for sustainable fish, he said. Barrie Deas, the chief executive of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, which represents fisherman in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, told Radio 4's Today programme it was a "dramatic turnaround". "I think a major part of it is there are fewer vessels out there. There have been big decommissioning schemes. "There's also been a change in the mindset in the industry. We work very closely with the scientists now."
Despite the positives, the MSC admits to an unwanted side-effect to the campaign against cod-eating. Some celebrity chefs have pointed people towards red gurnard as an alternative. This used to be caught as a bycatch, but so many fishermen are now hunting red gurnard that it is possible stocks of that might run low. The data on red gurnard was so poor that it is impossible to tell whether it's sustainable or not, the report says. Brown crab falls into the same category. The report calls for investment in stocks, such as red gurnard, to ensure they are sustainably managed.
The MSC's Claire Pescod said: "There's been a significant interest in underutilised species over the past few years. "When those fish suddenly become commercially popular, we need to put a lot more effort into providing the appropriate information for their management to make sure that they are managed sustainably."
By Roger Harrabin Environment analyst
The body, which certifies whether fish are caught through good practice, says it is too soon to tell exactly when the North Sea fishery will meet its mark. But a spokesman said on current trends, it would be ready for certification within years rather than decades. Stocks would still be in recovery then, James Simpson said, but they would have passed an acceptable level. MSC certification is determined by the state of the stocks, the environmental impact of the fishery, and if there is a management system in place to maintain sustainability if circumstances change. The latter two were already in place, Mr Simpson said.
This is really great news” James Simpson Marine Stewardship Council "This is really great news," he said. "We have done an assessment of the entire inshore industry and it's clear that cod is on the way back." The recovery was thanks to strict catch limits aided by a massive public campaign for sustainable fish, he said. Barrie Deas, the chief executive of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, which represents fisherman in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, told Radio 4's Today programme it was a "dramatic turnaround". "I think a major part of it is there are fewer vessels out there. There have been big decommissioning schemes. "There's also been a change in the mindset in the industry. We work very closely with the scientists now."
Despite the positives, the MSC admits to an unwanted side-effect to the campaign against cod-eating. Some celebrity chefs have pointed people towards red gurnard as an alternative. This used to be caught as a bycatch, but so many fishermen are now hunting red gurnard that it is possible stocks of that might run low. The data on red gurnard was so poor that it is impossible to tell whether it's sustainable or not, the report says. Brown crab falls into the same category. The report calls for investment in stocks, such as red gurnard, to ensure they are sustainably managed.
The MSC's Claire Pescod said: "There's been a significant interest in underutilised species over the past few years. "When those fish suddenly become commercially popular, we need to put a lot more effort into providing the appropriate information for their management to make sure that they are managed sustainably."
By Roger Harrabin Environment analyst
Bessie Ellen resting in Newlyn
Bessie Ellen @hamatethy After 7 hours of rounding the lizard, we are now enjoying the hospitality of newlyn before we head on up the Irish... fb.me/DiHLXUf5bessie
It looks better this morning, so time to leave Newlyn. Big swell off lands end mind, but then a fair wind up to north Wales.
Tweets from the classic sail boat Bessie Ellen
who spent a couple of night in Nelwyn while waiting for a fair waind to see her round the corner and on her way to Wales...
most ofthe fleet are in and tied up, the summer continues, its flaming June after all!...
latest recruit to the Newlyn fleet, the Joy of Ladram back in port...
making an excellent study for visiting artists, good reason to keep her where she is...
always a good feed for the swans
and the green is looking green...
and so is the weed covering the boating pool at Wherry Town!
Saturday 15 June 2013
Two hour tow job for the Penlee lifeboat
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| Photo courtesy of Will Treneer |
A two hour tow in not so nice weather for a 33' yacht with injured crewman aboard - all in a day's work for the crew of the lifeboat.
Penlee Lifeboat launched at 16:15 to assist a 33ft yacht that had suffered engine failure with 3 crew, one had fallen and suffered an arm injury in poor weather conditions, the position was given as 4 miles south of Pemberth but as the Lifeboat aproached the area a new position put them 4 miles further west, MFV Scillonion circled the yacht in deteriorating conditions to help the Lifeboat locate the yacht, once on scene a rope was passed to the yacht, the Lifeboat then towed the yacht to Newlyn harbour with winds reaching 40 knots and a 4m swell, the yacht was rafted alongside the Lifeboat and first aid was given to the injured sailor, once alongside Paramedics with the help of the Penzance CRT treated the injured sailor, she was then taken to hospital.
Crew, Patch, Ollie, Dinx, Kenny, Tom, Will and Mike Isles
Weather South 7-8 4m swell.
#BrixhamTrawlerRace day today!
The Brixham beam trawler fleet power their way round the course accompanied by Belgiasn and Dutch beamers, the Zuiderzee and the Marbi and the Marten Jacob.
Thursday 13 June 2013
Bess lifted high and dry
Sandwiched between the port's two biggest boats, Dreckly Fish's Bess gets a hoist out of the water courtesy of harbourmaster Andrew Munson and Royden.
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