Hello from Peterborough

[glentk]

Hi, I would just like to say that I have enjoyed your forum for a few months now, so I have decided to join at last. I have just bought an Excel 430HD with a Yamaha 15 hp two stroke engine, planning to use it for fishing off of the north Norfolk coast. Any advice in these areas would be gratefully received! I have always enjoyed sea fishing but I have found that I struggle to cast far enough off a beach, and the thought of balancing on a yac doesn't appeal very much. Hopefully, I will meet up with some of you at a gathering, at some point. Cheers Glen

[Martin]

Hiya Glen and to our delightful sib and frib community
From what i've seen of the excels, they really do seem to be a very capable craft and hopefully it'll give you many years of smiles per miles.
We're currently sorting the details of a run around down southern waters at the back end of this month, it'd be great if you could join us and meet some of the members.
The topic can be found here https://goo.gl/DcZyRL <--

Enjoy the forum
Regards,
Martin

[Paul B]

Hi Glen and to the forum

[Paul]

Hi there Glen and aboard matey
That's a very well made, seaworthy and capable boat you have there The Gurnard/Donny on here has a Quicksilver which is almost identical to yours (most likely made in the same factory) which he's used for many years, covering many miles, in various sea conditions during his adventures
Lots of advice and friendly banter on here so please join in as there's no such thing as a 'silly' question

[James]

Welcome to the site mate. I have always fancied having a boat trip round your area.

[mattswan2512]

Welcome glentk to the best forum dedicated to fribs and sibs on the net (may be biased). You will get all the info you need boat wise from all the lovely folk on here and as martin has said aiming for a southern meet in the events page soon so go along if u can and join in the adventures.

[chris moody]

Welcome aboard. You are not too far away from me (Daventry / Rugby area).


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Chris Moody

[glentk]

Thank you gentlemen, making me feel welcome. I would love to meet up at a gathering with you all. but feel like I need a bit experience, with boat handling etc. I also need to do my vhf course before getting too adventurous. I'll be there next time thanks Glen

[Martin]

Experience with company is probably the best way Glen
We only run at the speed of the slowest boat whether that's through speed or confidence. A VHF isn't necessary if you're out in a group, you'll always have "a buddy" looking out for you.

See how you feel, it'd be great if you decide to join us

[rogerblack]

Hi Glen and aboard, great forum with loads of helpful info and great banter.

As Martin said, if you fancy going out with a group they'll look after you no problem and being with others does give you a lot more confidence as I can testify.

I certainly recommend you go ahead and do the VHF SRC course when you can, it is useful and enjoyable, but you don't need to wait until you've done it if you wish to purchase a handheld meantime, as you can licence the handset online to enable the DSC functions without reference to a certificate. In any event you are permitted to use it in an emergency situation even if you haven't been certified (if you see what I mean!) .

I used to take my little Compass Kudos out on the Norfolk coast many years ago - launched from Hunstanton beach once then realised after a couple of hours on the water that the tide had gone well out, had to lug the boat back across miles of sand!

Look forward to hearing about your adventures.