Mid neap tide and there's still a few netters against the quay.......
but aboard the beamer Sapphire the sparks fly.......
under the gaze from the wheelhouse.......
as the chain mat and footrope get their end of trip once over............
two identical orange hulls.........
first weekend in Newlyn for the latest boat to join the Cornish fishing fleet, the Asthore owned by Ocean Fish and purpose built to chase sardines.......
she sports a huge bulbous bow........
sophisticated fish handling gear........
as seen from the fore mast.......
looks like plenty of weather has passed by this bow........
a subtle reminder on the way out........
off to try and beat the tide, harbourmaster Andrew Munson heads for the slip......
as does the Stevenson harbour launch........
it's that time of year when........
a lick of red paint.......
might turn Rudolph blue.......
the company flag flies at half mast for ex-skipper Peter 'the Greek' Neale, probably best known for holding the port record for over 20 years with the Altje Adriaante......
which has meant another busy week for the Mission team.
