Booking Information
Booking InformationHow to book a trip on Grey Viking II in four simple steps:
On the DayPlease call us the evening before your trip between 6.00pm and 7.00pm to check that the weather conditions are suitable to venture out to sea - 07850 171722. GREY VIKING II is moored on the West Quay berth 4 at Brighton Marina and the crew should meet here. Wheelchairs anglers can also board here as there is an easy access ramp from the quay to the pontoon and onto the boat. FREE PARKING - Car owners are advised to use level two or above of the free multi-story car park approximately fifty metres from the West Quay. Drivers of tall vehicles should contact security for parking advice. You can find a map showing exactly how to find us here. You will need to bring along your lunch and any snacks you might require for the day. We can supply you with free tea and coffee throughout the day. There is a McDonalds fifty metres from the boat if you want a breakfast. Departure Times and Trip DurationUnless otherwise agreed wreck fishing trips are 0730 - 1630 and ground fishing trips are 0730 - 1530. We like to get everyone on board at least 15 minutes before departure time for introductions and a cuppa. Eveing trips usually depart at 1700 or 1730 and winter fishing is 0800 - 1600. Rod HireHire rods come complete with all the necessary end tackle, including Jelly Worms if wreck fishing. Our hire tackle is top quality - Penn reels and Shakespeare Ugly Stick Charter rods. If required pirks, lead-heads, redgills, sidewinders, feathers, booms and weights etc are occasionally available for purchase onboard but this should be checked first. Any hire gear lost or damaged is charged at the replacement price. Keeping your CatchAnything you catch you can keep if above the minimum landing size and not subject to a temporary landing ban. We encourage conservation angling and like to see fish returned if you have enough for the table. Tope, Shark and Eels must be returned. It is illegal to sell any fish caught on board. Bait and TackleMost bait and tackle is available from The Tackle Box situated adjacent to the boat, although it may need to be booked in advance - Tel: 01273 696477. They always have a wide variety of wrecking lures for you to choose from. SafetyGREY VIKING II is equipped with DGPS and GPS Sat Nav/Chart Plotters, Radar, Two colour Fish Finders, Fixed and Portable VHF Radios with DSC, 14 man Life Raft, First Aid kit, Fire Extinguishers, Flares, Insurance etc. to MCA Cat 2, 60 mile all weather rating for Charter and Workboat Codes of Practice. Any injury or loss sustained on board must immediately be reported to the Skipper. Alcohol ConsumptionDue to changes in insurance company requirements only a small quantity of low strength alcohol will be allowed on board and always at the discretion of the Skipper. Drug abuse or excessive alcohol consumption will cause an immediate return to port. ClothingConsideration should be given to suitable footwear for the trip. It is most likely that the deck will become wet and so can become slippery. For your own comfort and safety footwear with a rubber sole is the most appropriate. Deck shoes, Trainers or Wellingtons are ideal. Temperatures at sea can be considerably colder than those onshore. We recommend that you are prepared with plenty of thin layers and good fleece and a set of waterproofs. SunscreenSunscreen is something you might also want to consider as when the shines and the weather is calm you will burn very quickly as the sun reflects off the water all around you. Go home with a nice tan not looking like the last lobster in the pot! |
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