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Despite the easing of the current lockdown Covid-19 Regulations. There will not be a match on Wed 31st Mar 2021. Tightn lines, and see you all at the start the 2021 - 2022 Season Peter
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Angling Trust
Good morning everyone The Government have now formally responded to the representations made by the Angling Trust. We have promoted the huge benefits of fishing on individual health and wellbeing and have been able to present a case to which the Government have listened. On this basis I am pleased to announce that fishing will be permitted during the third national lockdown in England. The Head of Sports Participation at DCMS confirmed the following; “fishing is allowed as exercise so long as participants adhere to the rules on staying local, gathering limits, social distancing and limiting the time spent outdoors” This has also been confirmed by DEFRA; “Cabinet Office have now officially confirmed that angling / fishing (incl. sea fishing off private boats, water sports) can be considered exercise and are hence permitted.” We have worked extremely hard to reach this position and we as anglers have a duty to abide by the strict conditions under which fishing is once again permitted. With infection rates and death tolls rising we must stick to the Government’s rules and ensure that angling remains part of the solution and does not cause problems. Please bear in mind these key points which will be reflected in the new Angling Trust guidelines which we will publish shortly: - This is a strictly limited resumption of LOCAL fishing and very different to how we have been allowed to operate since May - We are in a National Lockdown and this must be respected. The law requires a ‘reasonable excuse’ to leave your home or penalties will apply. - The government has recognised that fishing can be seen as exercise, which is expressly permitted under the lockdown rules, although outdoor recreation is not. - Organised sporting gatherings are prohibited so no match fishing. - The exercise is limited to once a day so no overnight fishing whatsoever. - To remain within the law you should follow the government’s guidance, and only fish locally within the district where you live. If you have no local fishing available then you will have to take your daily exercise in other ways. We are once again able to enjoy the sport we love at a time when many others can not and we must ensure that every angler adheres to the rules. I would ask all anglers who are not members to join the Angling Trust and give us your support. We have worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome and that is only possible thanks to the support of our new and existing members. I would ask all anglers who value their ability to go fishing to make the same commitment as your fellow anglers have and join the Angling Trust. We are stronger together! Membership - Angling Trust https://anglingtrust.net/membership/ Stay safe and very best fishes Jamie Cook Statement from the Angling Trust on the national lockdown rules
Whilst the regulations have not yet been published we have been informed this evening by the Cabinet Office that the Government have taken the decision that fishing in England will not be permitted during this national lockdown period. Whilst this is disappointing news I would ask anglers, fisheries and clubs to respect these rules and the reason they have been put in place; to help save lives and support the NHS. Individuals should not go fishing from midnight tonight (5th January) and clubs and fisheries should close their waters to anglers. We will be publishing more detailed guidance on specific areas like bailiffing and fishery maintenance once the Government regulations have been published. Please check the Angling Trust website over coming days. Over the past few weeks we have been in communication with the Government at the highest possible level. We have presented a strong case on how fishing could continue safely during the third national lockdown. We have explained that fishing benefits physical health and mental wellbeing and that it is regularly the only form of activity individuals undertake. You can read our representations to Cabinet Ministers here. My team and I have consistently presented the arguments ahead of the changing Government guidelines, which have allowed fishing to remain permitted continuously since the first national lockdown was lifted in May. We have been successful when other sports have not as all anglers will know. However, with 60,000 new infections announced today, the Government have taken the decision that leaving home for recreation or leisure, including all forms of recreational fishing, should be prohibited in England during this third national lockdown period. I thank you for your support and for being a credit to our sport. As members, you can rest assured that the Angling Trust will continue to represent our sport at the highest level and will present proposals for the resumption of angling when it is safe and sensible to do so. We will come through this period of national crisis. We will fish again, but until then, please, stay safe. Jamie Cook CEO, Angling Trust As expected a full lockdown announced with immediate effect.
Thursday 17th December 2020 was the scheduled ‘local authority tiered’ re-assessment date.
Neither of our membership areas changed their tiered ratings. Redcar & Clevelenad - Tier 3 -0- Scarborough - Tier 2 So unfortunately WSAA cannot restart organised events. There is to be another assessment in two weeks I believe. Tight lines Peter Horbury Secretary. As we all know, lockdown No.2 ends Wed 2nd Dec. 2020, and is replaced by a Government ‘3 Tier’ system.
MP’s are due to vote on this Tues 1st Dec. and it is a forgone conclusion it will be passed. North Yorkshire is currently in Tier 2, Redcar & Cleveland is in Tier 3, and therein lies the problem for WSAA. As a Club it would be irresponsible if we ran events which encouraged 44% of club membership to travel unnecessarily into Tier 2 from Tier 3. [please note fishing is not one of the listed exceptions for travel into and out of Tier 3.] https://anglingtrust.net/covid-19/ The Angling Trust writes ‘we will be urging anglers to exercise common sense, and act within the spirit of the government’s guidance.’ The Angling Trust goes on to say ‘To comply with the travel guidance in the Winter Plan, match organisers will need to revise any planned competitions which could result in participants seeking to enter or leave T3 areas.’ Consequently the WSAA Committee will not be resuming organised match events for its members for the time being/foreseeable future. As one committee member said - ‘We fish competitively as a club, or not at all.’ This will be reviewed should there be a change in either area-status. Tight lines Peter Horbury WSAA Secretary Government 2nd Lockdown
Thurs 5th Nov - Wed 2nd Dec [hopefully] WSAA are following the latest restrictions Covid-19 pandemic. No matches will be organised by WSAA until we get the go ahead to resume. Whilst we can, as individuals go fishing, any fish caught during this time, cannot be entered into the Heaviest Fish Out of Competition. Stay safe & tight lines Peter Contact Jason
07.30hrs Sandsend beach Spragg McCourt PB
16.00hrs Sandsend beach #VeryWindy  Dave Ward - 3 lb 11½ oz Pot of gold for McCourt   We have some Angling Trust Christmas raffle tickets [£2]
chance to win 1st - £2,000 cash 2nd £1,500 Daiwa tackle 3rd - £750 Daiwa tackle & Ten £50 Megastore vouchers Contact Dave Perrett or Peter Horbury
14.20hrs Sandsend beach First win Andy Neasham
 
07.30hrs Sandsend beach
Scratching Master Class from Paul   "Final" reminder match entry IF YOU HAVE FISH BUT ARE NOT ENTERED.......... It is the members responsibility to ensure they are entered for the match. Money in blocks of 8 matches [£20] or more in a named envelope. If unsure, text-in, inform a Committee member before the match starts, and bring envelope to weigh-in. Many thanks to those who have paid well into the New Year. Match winnings [as Committee meeting 11th Aug & 9th Sept AGM] to match entry credits Sharp eyed readers will have noted the WSAA Annual Open is advertised.
The match was cancelled at a Committee meeting in August, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately the magazine had already gone to print. Tight lines Peter
08.00hrs Sandsend beach Colin's 'double' win
 Members Record Fish Species Peter's billet - 2 lb 10 oz - WSAA Records show it is the 3rd best weighed-in  Match entries Last reminder - you have to be in it, to win it. It is the members responsibility to ensure they are entered for the match. Money in blocks of 8 matches [£20] or more in a named envelope. If unsure, text-in before the match starts, and bring envelope to weigh-in. Many thanks to those who have paid well into the New Year. Match winnings [as Committee meeting 11th Aug & 9th Sept AGM] to match entry credits
17.00hrs Sandsend beach 'Tink' Taylor Personal Best
 
High water 1503hrs, 5.3 metres Sandsend beach. "It wasn't an easy night" - Dave Hambley
  2nd reminder
Match entries to be put into a 'Named' envelope please.
11.00hrs a blustery Sandsend beach Low water 17.54hrs 2.7metres
  A reminder from Treasurer Dave Perrett Match entries are now £2.50, increased at the AGM from £2.00. So for those that/have submitted envelopes with £41....... [Especially those who attended the AGM] Consequently you do NOT have 8 match entries, and an odd £1 to your credit. Please think on and submit, block entry - 8 matches £20 [or more] In, as now is the norm - a named envelope also specify £?? contents. Hand deliver to DP or give to weigh-master. Tight lines Peter
08.10hrs Sandsend beach 9 from Moore
 High water 19.59 hrs, 5.0 metres
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