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Search & Rescue

UK search and rescue service to be fully privatised

BRITAIN is to have a new fleet of faster and more modern search and rescue helicopters, the Government has announced. The new service will see search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews and the Government has today started the procurement process for a contract lasting around ten years. Under existing arrangements, search and rescue is provided jointly by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) - operating a fleet of Sea King helicopters from eight military bases, with a further four civilian bases operated under contract to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The new arrangements will see the end of military involvement in a dedicated helicopter search and rescue service. This will allow the Armed Forces to focus their activity on front-line operations and enable the MoD to meet its previously announced intention to retire its fleet of Sea Kings by March 2016. Shipping Minister Mike Penning said: "Every day around the UK, people undertake a range of activities where knowing there's a reliable search and rescue service if something goes wrong is absolutely vital. "The current arrangements have served us well for decades, and we are grateful to the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force for their great dedication in helping deliver an exemplary search and rescue service over the years. But we cannot ignore the fact that, after their sterling service to our country, the Sea Kings are nearing the end of their life and it is time to look to the future. “Commercial operations are nothing new in this area - the MCA's search and rescue functions have been provided on a contract basis for almost thirty years - and this system has served us well. This new, long-term contract will see the UK served by some of the most modern, well-equipped helicopters in the world." Under the plans published today, search and rescue operations at RAF Boulmer would end in 2015 and at Portland when the MCA contract expires during 2017 .The winning bidder will be then be expected to operate from ten locations around the UK, but provide at least the same level of service as at present. Today's announcement follows the cancellation of a previous search and rescue helicopter procurement in February this year. Under these former proposals, search and rescue would have been provided by a commercial operator through a Private Finance Initiative using a combination of military and civilian crews. The project was cancelled following the discovery of irregularities in the bidding process. The Government expects to award this new contract in early 2013 to give the future service provider time to mobilise the new capability. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Fishing in Ibiza

Don´t bother me now --- I´m fishing

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Saltwater Fishing in Ibiza

Saltwater fishing is as much about the adventure as it is about the fish. Many of the sport fish species can be big and mean, and the water can be big and bad. From shallow saltwater flats to deep-ocean fishing, saltwater anglers chase everything from dainty speckled trout to massive blue marlin in some of the most intense and inspirational surroundings on earth.
Saltwater fishing can be as simple or as complex as you wish. Our aim at fishingibiza.com is to provide you with a fun time.
Our fishing activities are suitable for all ages and all experiences.


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Happy Girls

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Only Happy Girls on this boat


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The oddities

Sometimes you get the last thing you would expect like this beauty I have heard of them landing on the deck of a boat before when they have been skimming in the air close to the surface but this one was caught fair and square on a calamari bait in 90 ft of water.


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Fun Fishing Ibiza

Fun Fishing is the only way we felt we could describe this activity. Suitable for all ages and experience as full instruction is provided.

Three hour fishing trip in the inshore waters of Ibiza leaving from the port of San Antonio.

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And another

Sunshine, calm seas and fish,what more could you ask for.



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Another one comes aboard

Not big but everyone counts when you are in competition with your mates

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Sea Angling News for N.E. England

Sea angling news for North East of England - seems from postings on facebook that there a few fish out there now -- tight lines guys.

http://www.planetseafishing.com/catchreports/read/northern-bites-21-11-2011/

Fishing in Cumbria

Info on fishing from my old home available here    http://www.lakedistrictfishing.net/home/welcome.html

Photos from friends

Our friend Marc having fun in Lanzarote, glad you had a good trip my friend look forward to seeing you next time you are sailing Ibiza way.

Fly Fishing Course -April 2012

Fly fishing guru Paul Procter offers to let you into a few of his secrets! Spring signals an end to the long dark winters and offers the potential for some greatfly hatches and excellent fishing. This is a great time to be on the riverbank. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to join two highly experienced instructors and fishermen. Your hosts will be renowned fly fisher, writer and A.A.P.G.A.I. Master, Paul Procter and Sportfish Instructor and England International Jonathan Tomlinson. They will demonstrate a range of techniques including dry fly, upstream nymph, North country spiders, Czech and French nymphing. Armed with these new skills you will be able to tackle any river in the land! These courses are the perfect opportunity to hone your river fishing skills over 2 days. A mixture of practical fishing techniques, river craft, entomology, fly tying and talks will give you every skill you could possibly need to succeed . Dates - Sun 1st April - Tues 3rd April Wed 4th April - Fri 6th April Price - £399 Price includes 2 nights B&B accommodation, fishing, tuition and evening presentations To book your place please call 0118 930 3860 0118 930 3860 or email tuition@sportfish.co.uk

Blue Lobster

I know I would have released it What would you have done with it...

While dark blue is the typical color for the European lobster (while alive), an electric blue lobster, on the other hand, is a bit of a rarity. Found by Rex Goldsmith at the Billingsgate Fish Market in London, this lobster was "too nice to put in a pot and boil", according to Goldsmith. Instead, he contacted crustacean scientist, Paul Clark, at the Natural History Museum. Clark confirmed the the lobster is common (European) in species, but its color is being seen as a rare genetic variant. The specimen was sent to and will remain at the London Aquarium. After it has completed its quarantine, the lobster is set to stay on display in the aquarium, hopefully for years to come. So, for all of you lobster-lovers in London--you're probably going to want to check this exhibit out.

As reported by : http://www.gadling.com/2011/11/16/electric-blue-lobster-found-in-london-fish-market/

Capt.Paul Peluso Reporting
www.MamaMiaFishing.Net

Well here it is in Spanish hope it gets a good readership locally.

http://www.seafish.org/media/Publications/10003_RFS_Third_A4_6pp__SPANISH_2.pdf

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLEY



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Happy Birthday to our beautiful granddaughter 14 today

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Shore Fishing

Alittle shore fishing this afternoon this Golden Grey being the pick of the bunch for me caught from Es Pueto beach

Sorry this blog has been neglected for some time - hopefully got the work priorities sorted now