MFF Alongi Competition - Notice of intent to participate

[camkev]

I now beleive in GOD 

[rammx]

do they know about the discounts they get at ta bormla & mr fish??

[robby017]

+ discounted entry to competitions etc.....

[shanook]

4th of july or any other date is good enough for me.......

[visa]

4th even better for me however are we still on for this evening???

[The_Gaffer]

I now beleive in GOD 

You and Fortuna!!!...great spell of luck there mate...was starting to miss you already. 

VISA: Briefing is still on for tonight.  We need to get this done, just in case the wind has a change in plans and we get fine weather, though I really doubt it.  Also, at the briefing we will be officially registering the competitors and crew.  Remember, this briefing will be filmed by Mr. Fisherman, and there will be drinks and free nibbles also.  Ohh, BTW, don't forget the raffle, Mr. Fish has donated some rods/reels to be raffled tonight!!!!

[SteveGB]

4th is good for me but not for my crew ! Is next Sunday 5th July also a possibility and can it also be considered tonight whilst discussing backup dates Thanks

[The_Gaffer]

4th is good for me but not for my crew ! Is next Sunday 5th July also a possibility and can it also be considered tonight whilst discussing backup dates Thanks

At the moment 5th July is not being considered as some of the organisers have other important commitments.  However, this can be further discussed tonight at the briefing. 

[robby017]

Guys... don't give up on next Sunday! Windfinder is a very reliable when it comes to forcasting weather in my opinion, especially the wind. So far it is showing a Force 3 for the morning gusting to force 4 in the afternoon. Unless i'm mistaken, with the wind at Force 3 competition is still on!!! Should windfinder keep the forcast of force 3 up till tomorrow, then i'd say we'll be out on sunday... fingers crossed...

[The_Gaffer]

We'll see.  The report we have in hand is issued by the MET office.  I do agree that it is still early days.  However, the consistency of the forecast seems to favour the assumption that on Sunday and Monday 28 and 29 June respectively, the wind conditions will be in the region of F4 to F5, so we have to build in a contingency plan.  Next available date after that is Saturday 4 July, then Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July. 

[redbus9]

Dignity has one place available.Be at the meeting tonight

[camkev]

See all tonight  

[skip]

If anyone still wants to register their boat but was unable to attend yesterdays safety briefing please contact me by PM or email admin@maltafishingforum.com so that I can advise you what needs to be done

THE GO OR NO GO DECISION WILL BE TAKEN ON SATURDAY AT 10.45AM LOCAL TIME AFTER THE ISSUE OF THE LATEST FORECAST - TAKING AN AVERAGE OF MIA, MALTAWEATHER AND WINDFINDER

Salient Points Clarified Yesterday:

1. Competition finish time 13:00 at B'Bugia and Beachaven

2. Departure Point Marfa - Clarified as Jetty next to Riveria Hotel (opposite Ramla Bay Hotel)

3. Boats can leave from the north (Marfa) but finish from the south (B'Bugia)

4. You must be on time to have your boat inspected or you will not be eligible to compete.

5. We will do our best to notify skippers by SMS but please check the forum for updates

6. Competition rankings based on total number of fish caught. Each fish will be weighed in case more than one team have the same number of fish and also to determine the prize for biggest fish.

[skip]

To All Competitors:

Given the prevailing weather conditions for Sunday 28th as currently confirmed by the 3 different weather websites, we are taking the decision to postpone the 28th......there is 1% chance at best that it will drop back down to 10-12 knots versus the 15+ that is currently forecast.

On the other hand Monday 29th is looking slightly more promising putting us in the Force 3 gusting to a light 4 territory. In the interest of the smaller boats I would rather all competitors keep on standby for Monday 29th......BUT on a positive note the long range forecasts for Saturday 4th July are looking promising with an area of high pressure due to move in to the Central Mediterranean for at least a week.

We want to have fun and we ve to stand a good chance of catching fish given today's fuel prices so I really feel (and I hope you all agree) that as much as possible we should aim for the best day.

Please would each skipper or skipper's representative if he's not only reply in this thread indicating if you are available to take part on the 29th or not. Everyone should have kept the 4th free as it was our pre-arranged backup date.

[camkev]

If it will be on the 4th i will take part,with new crew.Me the skipper,maltembu,mundinu and granitu