now about next week. next Friday, 8th of march and meet in that pub by macaurther glen , off the motorway
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I can do every day BAR the 8th lol I got a birthday party that I honestly can't wait for.... (Other halfs Grandads 70th)
The Sunday would be good if you can do then? McArthure Glenn harvester yeah? See if you can get hold of Dawsie too. I did txt the other day but got no reply.
The Sunday would be good if you can do then? McArthure Glenn harvester yeah? See if you can get hold of Dawsie too. I did txt the other day but got no reply.
Ok sunday the 10th. Ill get Dawsie, get some of the others too. Looking forward to it. About 2000/2030hrs.
Ok I've spoken to others who are interested but still in the process of buying some kit or have no kit. I think if we set up as a formal club we will have a lot more interest.
Casual meets for a pint, regular trips out, meets at our 'practice' lake to train, and the 'special' trips
Casual meets for a pint, regular trips out, meets at our 'practice' lake to train, and the 'special' trips
Hi
This is to anyone waiting at the Harvester pub at Mcarthur glen, off the M4 waiting for Jaymaz, Piratesteve and dawsie. This was supposed to be a meeting to put together a spearo club in South Wales however due to boiler emergency at Jaymaz's gaff and Dawsie has work related commitments we have had to cancel this time. I am sorry if your are or have been waiting in the said pub and we will organise another meet, once again sorry for the inconvenience but this was regrettably all last minute. one of us will post the times and date for the re-meet.
regards
Piratesteve
This is to anyone waiting at the Harvester pub at Mcarthur glen, off the M4 waiting for Jaymaz, Piratesteve and dawsie. This was supposed to be a meeting to put together a spearo club in South Wales however due to boiler emergency at Jaymaz's gaff and Dawsie has work related commitments we have had to cancel this time. I am sorry if your are or have been waiting in the said pub and we will organise another meet, once again sorry for the inconvenience but this was regrettably all last minute. one of us will post the times and date for the re-meet.
regards
Piratesteve
Hi guys,
I tried some freediving over the summer and fell in love with it. I would love to get in to this sport and would potentially be interested in trying out some spearfishing too.
Was just wondering if any of you guys are around the swansea area and do any pool training during this time of year? Obviously i'm a complete novice. I did a basic course over summer that went over some of the basics of breath up techniques, diving and also safety diver stuff, but struggled slightly with equalisation so depth was a slight issue.
I tried some freediving over the summer and fell in love with it. I would love to get in to this sport and would potentially be interested in trying out some spearfishing too.
Was just wondering if any of you guys are around the swansea area and do any pool training during this time of year? Obviously i'm a complete novice. I did a basic course over summer that went over some of the basics of breath up techniques, diving and also safety diver stuff, but struggled slightly with equalisation so depth was a slight issue.
I just created a new thread on the proposed new Swansea Lagoon: http://forums.deeperblue.com/threads/south-wales-swansea-lagoon.99941/
Quite exciting. Obvious potential for spearfishing (think: Portland Harbour) but we may need to lobby to ensure recreational access (e.g. for spearos, anglers, kayakers, etc.) is retained. There is obviously some potential danger with those massive turbines.
Quite exciting. Obvious potential for spearfishing (think: Portland Harbour) but we may need to lobby to ensure recreational access (e.g. for spearos, anglers, kayakers, etc.) is retained. There is obviously some potential danger with those massive turbines.
Few of my mates went for a surf down Oxwich last weekend, was busy so couldn't make it, but said the water was on the cold side haha! I'm doing my aida 2* at chepstow ndac at the end of the month and I imagine that's going to be rather cold too! Are there any plans for the club this year Jaymz, a meet and greet perhaps?
Haha fair enough! Yeah cheers mate best of luck to you too! Enjoy the warm water! Yeah let me know, hopefully it wont look as messy in a couple of weeks, been looking at photos on the north wales forum and its not looking too good at the moment! Fingers crossed!
This websites well worth a look. The shallow water that stretches from port eynon point south west out into the bristol channel would be well worth a look. Must be plenty out there! Obviously a boat would be needed but does anyone have any ideas on the strength of the tide that far out, would it be safe?
http://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbo...rt/37E3A7528BB22/bristol-channel-chart-2-2012
http://www.visitmyharbour.com/harbo...rt/37E3A7528BB22/bristol-channel-chart-2-2012
Hi there
My name is James and I live in Swansea. I found the forum after Googling spearfishing, I'd been watching a load of YouTube videos of cliff jumping in the Gower, and came across a video of someone doing it. Maybe it's a member? Think it was down Mewslade, but not 100% sure...
Anyways, I'm 32 now and looking to spend more of the summer down the Gower. Did some fishing last year around Port Eynon as a friend has a small rib, but have been thinking about getting some of my own kit.
What would you guys suggest for a complete beginner? I wanted to do some cliff jumping so had been deliberating getting a snorkel and some fins so I can check what's under the water etc. Was thinking maybe do that, and once I'm comfortable under the water maybe look at getting a speargun?
Does anyone else fish from the beach? Any tips on rods etc?
Thanks.
James
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My name is James and I live in Swansea. I found the forum after Googling spearfishing, I'd been watching a load of YouTube videos of cliff jumping in the Gower, and came across a video of someone doing it. Maybe it's a member? Think it was down Mewslade, but not 100% sure...
Anyways, I'm 32 now and looking to spend more of the summer down the Gower. Did some fishing last year around Port Eynon as a friend has a small rib, but have been thinking about getting some of my own kit.
What would you guys suggest for a complete beginner? I wanted to do some cliff jumping so had been deliberating getting a snorkel and some fins so I can check what's under the water etc. Was thinking maybe do that, and once I'm comfortable under the water maybe look at getting a speargun?
Does anyone else fish from the beach? Any tips on rods etc?
Thanks.
James
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Jeff
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Hi James,
I'm fairly new to spearfishing myself, into my second year now!
As for getting snorkel and fins to check the water for cliff jumping, you're very rarely going to see your hand in front of your face down the gower! I've got a caravan in port eynon so have spent years of summers down there and we have to have weeks of good weather to have any visibility at all!
Haven't heard of anyone spearfishing around mewslade, although I'll be going around there this year for sure weather permitting!
As for cliff jumping, I know some little jems, mostly only accessible by boat mind, but plenty near mewslade as I'm assuming you know where that is! My only advice would be dont jump anything below a 10 meter tide!! Had one of my mates air lifted off Horton beach a few years back for jumping on a small tide. Locals keep hush hush because they don't want people flocking to their favourite spots but if you go on a coasteering day they should show you some safe ones.
As for starting spearfishing, people on here will tell you to get all sorts of kit, just get a snorkel and goggles and next time you're down port eynon have a look on the right of the boat lane towards the rocks, can find crab and see mackerel darting about, and if you feel comfortable buy a speargun, can pick them up new for £50 so not losing too much if you never pick it up again!
Hope this helps, as for fishing off the beach, that's an old man's game and a I'm only 20 so I've got a couple of years yet! Last weekend on night high tide, 6pound bass was caught along with a few smaller ones, Horton side of the beach!
Cheers ash!
I'm fairly new to spearfishing myself, into my second year now!
As for getting snorkel and fins to check the water for cliff jumping, you're very rarely going to see your hand in front of your face down the gower! I've got a caravan in port eynon so have spent years of summers down there and we have to have weeks of good weather to have any visibility at all!
Haven't heard of anyone spearfishing around mewslade, although I'll be going around there this year for sure weather permitting!
As for cliff jumping, I know some little jems, mostly only accessible by boat mind, but plenty near mewslade as I'm assuming you know where that is! My only advice would be dont jump anything below a 10 meter tide!! Had one of my mates air lifted off Horton beach a few years back for jumping on a small tide. Locals keep hush hush because they don't want people flocking to their favourite spots but if you go on a coasteering day they should show you some safe ones.
As for starting spearfishing, people on here will tell you to get all sorts of kit, just get a snorkel and goggles and next time you're down port eynon have a look on the right of the boat lane towards the rocks, can find crab and see mackerel darting about, and if you feel comfortable buy a speargun, can pick them up new for £50 so not losing too much if you never pick it up again!
Hope this helps, as for fishing off the beach, that's an old man's game and a I'm only 20 so I've got a couple of years yet! Last weekend on night high tide, 6pound bass was caught along with a few smaller ones, Horton side of the beach!
Cheers ash!
Cheers for the swift reply, Ash.
You're probably right RE the visibility, but I went snorkelling in Mexico and it's good fun so may get one just to have a nose about under water.
On the cliff jumping front, I'm not going mental, just something to do in the summer. Deffo need to check the tides etc first, I don't fancy ending up getting the sea king out.
This is the video I was watching earlier:
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And odd question, but if you're about in Port Eynon, then maybe you know Thew? He's a good friend of mine, went down Abereiddy with him last year to check out blue lagoon, just fancy finding something nearer to home.
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Jeff
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You're probably right RE the visibility, but I went snorkelling in Mexico and it's good fun so may get one just to have a nose about under water.
On the cliff jumping front, I'm not going mental, just something to do in the summer. Deffo need to check the tides etc first, I don't fancy ending up getting the sea king out.
This is the video I was watching earlier:
deleted at Kevin's request--Sarge
And odd question, but if you're about in Port Eynon, then maybe you know Thew? He's a good friend of mine, went down Abereiddy with him last year to check out blue lagoon, just fancy finding something nearer to home.
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Jeff
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