The ‘AlyKat’ is the ultimate purpose built charter Catamaran. Launched at the beginning of March 2008, she is fitted out to the skippers specification, for the benefit of anglers.  She is based on a "Southcat 32” hull and is economically powered by twin 250hp engines. She is capable of a maximum speed of  well over 21 knots, with a cruising speed of around 15 knots fully loaded. Carrying a code of practice licence, and fully insured, she can carry 10 anglers in absolute comfort within a radius of 60 miles from a safe haven/place of safety.

THE SKIPPER/OWNER

Dave Roberts has over 37 years experience operating Charter Boats on the Bristol Channel, and his anglers have broken a good number of Bristol Channel fish records. He holds an RYA Offshore Yachtmasters Certificate and is a member of the Professional Boatmans Association. He is also qualified in basic sea-survival and First-Aid.

NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT

The ‘AlyKat’ carries a full complement of the latest 'Raymarine' electronic navigation aids including GPS navigators, sounders, radar and radio/telephony equipment. Tea and coffee are provided, toilet facilities are available onboard and parking is free all year round in his own private car park next to the harbour.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The code of practice demands that the vessel is maintained to a very high standard and carries the full range of safety and first-aid equipment.

FISHING

A variety of fishing is undertaken in the Bristol Channel, from uptiding on inshore sandbanks for Rays, Turbot, Smoothhounds, etc to the deep water reefs and wrecks which provide Conger, Huss and Pollack etc. The summer months provide us with some fine catches of Bass, with the current Bristol Channel record of 14lb 4oz held by the skipper, Dave Roberts. The winter also give excellent sport with a variety of species which include Cod, Whiting and Spurdog. There is no enforced ‘fish limit’ on any of our trips, and all fish kept for the table are filleted and prepared for the customer. We offer a range of trips from single day to seven day charters and accommodation can be provided at either comfortable guest houses or friendly local pubs, all offering good value and competitive rates.

TUITION

Ladies and beginners welcome. 'Penn' tackle available for hire

LUNDY ISLAND

Lundy Island trips are a summer speciality. Lundy is the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Bristol Channel scene. The blue-water fishing ranges from reef fishing for Pollack and Coalfish, many of which reach double figures, to the sandbanks which produce Rays, Turbot and Tope, and for the enthusiast the occasional shark.

As Lundy Island is situated approximately 45 miles from Minehead the duration of these trips are either 1 day (12 hours) or 2 day trips with comfortable accommodation available at Ilfracombe.

COMPETITION WEEKS

Autumn Week.  Between the months of September and November we hold a week long INDIVIDUALS competition. You can fish one or more days, as you wish. Cash prizes are offered in four categories:-

a)                 Heaviest individual bag in one day

b)                Most species caught

c)                Best Specimen fish

d)                Heaviest aggregate bag  

Summer Species Week. Usually between June and July we hold a week long INDIVIDUALS species hunting competition. Again you can fish one, more or all the days as you wish. Cash prizes are offered for the various categories.

For more information, including dates/times/cost etc, go to the Competitions page, or contact the skipper (see below). All places on the boat are subject to availability. Bookings should be made direct with the skipper. A deposit may be required.

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MISC/GENERAL

Bait and rods can be supplied at additional cost. All bookings  to be confirmed in writing with a deposit which is refundable only in the event of adverse weather conditions. Early bookings for all trips are essential to ensure suitable tides are available. Bookings are strictly subject to availability and first come - first served!

BOOKINGS

For more information and to make bookings please contact the skipper:-

Dave Roberts…on

Telephone          01643- 703892

 Mobile          07791 - 021634

Fax          01643-708276