Some members visited the Boat Life Show at the NEC at Birmingham on 16th February 2024.
Pictured above is 3 Boat members meeting with YouTube legend John Locker.
If the show is on next year we will attempt to get some more members to join us as we all have a very enjoyable day it was well worth the visit
The Suzuki fishing team were at the show, not only showing off their vessels that were on display but they also had a fishing simulator, any member of the public could battle with a Tuna, sailfish and many more species, the battle could last for some time and from watching it looked like hard work.
We did enquire if this type of equipment could be hired but we were told by the team it was the only one in the country and it's cost was £17,000.
Don't think our budget would stretch to that still it was fun to watch.
Pictured is the Chairman of Gosport and District Angling Club presenting a £200.00 Dontation to the chairman of Gosport and fareham Inshore Rescue Service, the money was raised throught the year from the profits made from the sell of outdoor clothing run by our Bar Chairperson Lou Bullen, special thanks to Lou for all her efforts, the donation will help GAFIRS continue to run their voluntary organisation
The club had its Annual visit from the Royal National Lifeboat Instutution who have a stand in our club to sell their branded goods like ,christmas cards, diaries etc.
Pictured is our Hon Secretary presenting a cheque for £100.00 to a representative of the RNLI on behalf of the club.
This donation is to help a good and valuable cause.
Following the Annual General Meeting held in the Club in October 2024 the 2025 Committee was elceted by the membership
Please Note, The Chairman ,Hon Secretary and the Treasurer are not up for election (not due for re-election till 2026)
Chairman: Mr.John Edwards M.B.E.
Vice Chairman: Position Currently Vacant
Hon Secretary: Mr John Seymour
Assistant secretary: Mrs Jean Foster
Treasurer: Mr Mike Bowen
Boat Berth Officer: Mr Paul Farrugia
Beach Match officer:Currently Vacant
Boat Match Officer: Mr Jack Kendall
Bar Chairman: Mrs Christine Durak
Social Secretary: Mrs Sue Edwards
Buildings Officer: Mr Rowly Weston
Pr Records: Mr John Richardson
Junior Reprentative: Currently Vacant
Day 1 Team Valletta off to pullar at a speed off 45 knots (51.79 Mph), this photo was captured by Aaron Barrett aboard Smartfish (2022 Sea Angling Champions) as we passed Smartfish.
Many thanks to Aaron for the picture
Team Valletta
Picture taken in front of Spinnaker Tower
Left to right is:
Steve Mc Master, Jack Kendall, Paul Farrugia and John Seymour
Team Valletta
Collecting their trophy for coming in at 16th place out of 41 boats