Cov19

[jambo]

How many members just decided to keep their rib/sib in storage this year.
I’m one of the ones that left mine in storage.

[willk]

*sighs*

Me

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

*sighs*

Me

You too! It’s a bit of a pain but I think in the long run it was the best decision all round. Just have to look forward to next year! Atb B

[Allye]

But why? I get out every week.

[GuyC]

See Rule #3

[Allye]

Is it a Scottish thing?

[The Gurnard]

I still managed out and about but not as often as previous years. However Im certain the wild life appreciated the quieter waters as I saw more whales and dolphins this year than in previous years..and the mackerel were/are very abundant and big. There are still one or two boats out making the most of it though .. this lot were all hiding in a quiet bay at Canna. All RIBNET members too.. and they thought they slipped by the border unnoticed



In Scotland ...Everyone had to be more self sufficient this year. Example .. we stopped on the pontoons in Kyleakin at lunch time on a Thursday in August which is their normal busy month..and every single cafe and pub was closed. The locals mentioned the cafe in the Kyle was open..but the pontoons were not out so we couldn’t land. Lots of beach BBQs and cooking fresh caught mackies were in order.

Yup..its been a funny year all round... Im off tomorrow to fill the freezer with mackies for over the winter ..yum yum ..then will wrap up the Quicksilver for the year at the end of the month and keep the wee F Rib going over the winter .. Im hoping I get out a lot more then as its been very windy since lockdown eased

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Allye

Is it a Scottish thing?

Not really more logistics! I store the rib under cover 60 miles from home and 100 miles from it’s mooring. So considering that plus other things going on at present we just thought the opportunities were few.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Only been out once to try the boat on a wild camp might not get out this side of Christmas with one thing and another.
Keep safe Billy cheers jeff

[A1an]

I spotted Bouncer on its travels the other day.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Only been out once to try the boat on a wild camp might not get out this side of Christmas with one thing and another.
Keep safe Billy cheers jeff

Cheers Jeff. Stay safe my friend. B

[jambo]

Originally Posted by A1an

I spotted Bouncer on its travels the other day.

Aye the usual crowd were up at Arisaig Alan. Hope you’re well. Cheers B

[Maximus]

Don't know about you Guys and I know for some The Covid Debacle has made things much more difficult...but we couldn't wait to get on the Water soon as was practical within the advice and UK protocols.
Had a few local fishing trips......a Great weekend in Cornwall including a really nice Scillies isle run...and a recent Week on the West Coast of Scotland with friends
I do think if you're waiting for things to return to the way they were before the Wohan Pendemic was spread around the Globe you may not be getting out for quite a long time!!

With the proper precautions and social distancing within the Guidlines....at Sea ...within you're own "Bubble" must be one of the safest places to be!
I know getting out and doing our favourite pursuit again has certainly helped me and my family....in the lockdown aftermath.

Covid or no The Clock is still ticking
My thoughts and advice ....Keep up the Protocols keep The S.D ..take all relevant precautions and Fck em!
Or....as the Bard said.
"A Coward Dies a Thousand Deaths.... A Brave Man Dies but a Once!"

[Bigmuz7]

Just got my usual summer season completed up in the summer Isles .. weather been a bit crap when we were there but still got our good days .. gotta get out .. even got the girls up to Isle Ristol for a blast 15 Nm from my Mellon Udrigle Base

[HDAV]

A combination of not being away, not being able to visit family, having more time on my hands has meant a shortened (5mile rule was a PITA) I have done an almost normal number of hours on the water..... seasons not over yet

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Just got my usual summer season completed up in the summer Isles .. weather been a bit crap when we were there but still got our good days .. gotta get out .. even got the girls up to Isle Ristol for a blast 15 Nm from my Mellon Udrigle Base

Hey big fella, good to see you're still lurking!

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Just got my usual summer season completed up in the summer Isles .. weather been a bit crap when we were there but still got our good days .. gotta get out .. even got the girls up to Isle Ristol for a blast 15 Nm from my Mellon Udrigle Base

Nice One Muz

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by HDAV

A combination of not being away, not being able to visit family, having more time on my hands has meant a shortened (5mile rule was a PITA) I have done an almost normal number of hours on the water..... seasons not over yet

UK wide then
Good on you!

[Ferryman]

We’ve had one run down to Devon and loads around and about the IOW, heading to Hayling Island next week for the day.
It was a late start but our first summer of freedom after ditching work so we get to play whenever the sun’s out!

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Don't know about you Guys and I know for some The Covid Debacle has made things much more difficult...but we couldn't wait to get on the Water soon as was practical within the advice and UK protocols.
Had a few local fishing trips......a Great weekend in Cornwall including a really nice Scillies isle run...and a recent Week on the West Coast of Scotland with friends
I do think if you're waiting for things to return to the way they were before the Wohan Pendemic was spread around the Globe you may not be getting out for quite a long time!!

With the proper precautions and social distancing within the Guidlines....at Sea ...within you're own "Bubble" must be one of the safest places to be!
I know getting out and doing our favourite pursuit again has certainly helped me and my family....in the lockdown aftermath.

Covid or no The Clock is still ticking
My thoughts and advice ....Keep up the Protocols keep The S.D ..take all relevant precautions and Fck em!
Or....as the Bard said.
"A Coward Dies a Thousand Deaths.... A Brave Man Dies but a Once!"

Spot on things are Never!! going to be back to how it was this is how life is going to be from now on we are going to have to adapt to life under threat .i understand some folk have more to be concerned about than others and some are not taking the risk seriously but our own personal clocks will not stop ticking and i for one will be taking all possible precautions but not putting my life on hold any longer than i need too