Activities in Lyme Regis
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The Joint Venture is a boat that offers all kinds of boat trips from Lyme Regis during the summer months. Daily from 10am the boat sets out for a one hour trip along the coast, leaving the Cobb and gliding past the Jurassic coastline, passing Monmouth beach where an ill-fated Duke landed in an attempt to gain the throne of England and taking in lots of other sites along the way. Mackerel fishing trips are also offered daily, a firm favourite with families and children whilst the more serious angler can take advantage of deep sea fishing trips every eveniung from 5pm to 8pm where wrecks and reefs are fished for Whiting, Pollack,Dogfish or conger Eel. For further details of trips on the Joint Venture, call the boat on 07712 623 003 or the office on 01297 445 753.
One of the more popular boats is run by Ron Bailey who offers simlar services to the Joint Venture (above). He advises that good fishing can be had on the rough, sand and weedy ground. Catches range from large Conger Eel, Pollack and Whiting to sporting Bass and Black Bream. Fishing tackle and bait is available. Tuition can be given to beginners and guidance available to all.
Mackerel fishing is another Ron Bailey speciality. Whilst fishing for mackerel you can also enjoy the scenery and stunning panormaic views. Mackerel are quite prolific in Lyme Bay but can prove difficult to find and catch at certain times of the year. Fishing tackle is supplied on the boat, however the number of persons fishing at one time may be restricted. Instruction and assistance will be given. These fish make a delicious meal, there are several way of preparing them and it is said that they are good for the heart. Fish are quite expensive in the shops these days and many mackerel fishers have walked off the boat with a higher value in fish than they paid for the trip. It should be noted that in no way is this method of fishing any danger to the environment or fish stocks.
For full information email Ron Bailey, visit his own web site, call him on 01297 443674 (you may get an answering machine) or fax him on 01297 443674
For more local information try: The Lyme Regis Visitors Guide Site Home Page
BOAT TRIPS - PLEASURE AND SCENIC with Ron Bailey
The boat leaves from THE COBB, an unspoiled ancient harbour, with immediate access to
Lyme Bay. You will immediately see miles of unspoiled coastline ranging from rugged cliffs
to naturally seeded woodland stretching from Portland Bill in the east to Dartmouth in the
west. Along the east coastline you will see Black Venn, Charmouth, Stonebarrow, the well
known
highest cliff called Golden Cap and with good eyesight the straight line of the Chesil
Bank. The west coastline begins with Monmouth Beach (where the Duke of Monmouth landed in
1685), followed by the geologically famous Under Cliff, Pinhay Bay, a sea view of the
world famous Landslip which occurred on Christmas Eve of 1839 and within easy visibility,
Beer Head.
The skipper will point out where Fossils can be seen and hunted.
Sea birds are in abundance and among them you should see Herring Gulls, Black Headed Gulls, Common Gulls, Great Blacked-Backed Gulls, Lesser Blacked-Backed Gulls, Common Terns, Cormorants, Shags, Gannets, Guillemots and if your lucky, members of the Kittiwake, Fulmar and Petrel families.
There are several species of fish and mammals that are occasionally seen on the surface. Lyme Regis is visited quite often by Dolphins and several species of colorful Jelly Fish. On occasions we see Basking Shark, Pilot Whales, Porpoise, Sunfish, Leatherback Turtles and even a Humped Back Whale.
For more local information try: The Lyme Regis Visitors Guide Site Home Page
Other seaside activities: Beach Combing, Crabbing, Fossil Hunting, Rock Pooling, Swimming.
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