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2020

2019

Whitby Fish & Ships
​Festival Open

Whitby Sea Anglers Association Hosting
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Four art works created by pupils at Eskdale & Caedmon schools celebrating Whitby's Fish & Ships heritage.
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​One day open rover fishing competition
celebrating
​Whitby Fish & Ships

Fished Sunday 19th May 2019



​£1,000 First Place prize

Sponsored by

Quayside
Whitby​

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Checking the conditions 7am Sandsend beach
Report summary:-

Sunday 19th May 2019 and Whitby Sea Anglers hosted the very first Whitby Fish & Ships Festival Open, sponsored by Adrian Fusco of Quayside Restaurant.  £1,000 for the Heaviest Single Fish.

An excellent entry of 87 anglers were competing for that top prize.  An ‘all in, all out’, less expenses match, any successful angler could count on receiving a prize.

Fishing from 10.00 to 16.00hrs with the weigh-in on Pier Road opposite Quayside from 16.00-17.00hrs.

Sea state was ENEasterly swell 1-2ft with close to shore colour, 7-8mph ESEasterly breeze, 1010mb, 14°C, low water 11.13hrs, 1.0 metres.

Anglers made their way to their chosen marks in bright sunshine, blue skies and very little cloud cover, it was going to be hot start to the day.

Early afternoon, as the flood took hold, the weather started to close-in, as a cold front hit the NEast coastline.

A bank of thick fog slowly rolled in, pushed by the now increasing ESEasterly wind.

By 14.30hrs it had turned very cold, and visibility was less than 100metres.

Passing ships were sounding their fog horns.

Fish bites were few and far between despite the green crab being in moult, so fresh peeler was the bait of choice.

Once the flood took hold the colour dropped out.

Match end 16.00hrs, and off to the weigh-in.
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1st Malc Skelton - 3 lb 14 oz
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2nd Paul Westmorland - 3 lb 07 oz
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3rd Robbie Morgan - 3 lb 03 oz
Photographs by Jimmy Hewitson
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At the weigh-in, WSAA Committee members Dave Perrett Treasurer, Bernard Vasey weigh master, Jason Ebison & Secretary Peter Horbury were on hand to oversee proceedings.

Jimmy Hewitson was taking the photographs.

Once the scales had closed everyone went inside Quayside to Bar 7 for the hospitality laid on by the staff.

Adrain Fusco had told the weigh-masters that any fish caught could & would be filleted and cooked for the anglers.

The 'fish' that the successful anglers had caught was quickly & skillfully filleted, cooked and served with chips and a choice of mushy peas, gravy etc.

Once Treasurer Dave Perrett, and Richard Deadman, assisted by Keeley Fairbanks had broken down the ‘prize fund’ monies the presentation began.

The presentation:-

Peter Horbury, WSAA Secretary started the proceedings.

"Ladies & gentlemen, welcome to the first Whitby Fish & Ships Festival Open rover fishing match, in case you do not know who I am, I am Peter Horbury, Secretary of Whitby Sea Anglers Association.

Many thanks to you all for taking part, before we start the presentation there are a number of people who we should thank.
Whitby Sea Anglers Assoc. were asked to host the 6 hour fishing match during the Whitby Fish & Ships Festival.

But….

as we all know, every Open match needs a sponsor, so please join me and show our appreciation to Adrian Fusco, who has put up the £1,000 first place prize for the Heaviest Single Fish, and many thanks to his staff for their hospitality here at Quayside.

Thank you Adrian.  (applause)

There are a number of people, who behind the scenes also need thanking for giving up their time for the smooth running of the event.

WSAA Committee members Dave Perrett Treasurer, Weigh masters Bernard Vasey, Jason Ebison, and Jimmy Hewitson, who is also kindly taking the photographs.

Also many thanks to Keith’s Sports, Saltburn
Liam Costin, Coso’s Tackle Supplies, Scarborough
Paula & Malcolm Pitman, Hook, Line & Sinker, Church St. Whitby
For selling the Open tickets.

The Festival weekend celebrating Whitby’s Fish & Ships heritage has a Committee headed by Janet Deacon, Scarborough Council tourism, and Jamie Wallis.  Thank you for your help, and to Scarborough Council for the parking.

Some facts:-
Ticket Sales - 87
Weighed-in - 30
30 fish comprising - 22 codlings, 7 wrasse, 1 billet and a flounder - 62 lb 04 oz"

Malc Skelton wins 1st Whitby Fish & Ships Festival Open

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Malc Skelton receives the First Place prize £1,000
Left to right Adrian Fusco, Stuart Fusco, Malc Skelton, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Ray Fusco
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Paul Westmorland & Jean-Christophe Novelli
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Robbie Morgan & Jean-Christophe Novelli

Michelin Starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli was on hand to present the top three anglers (or so we thought) with their prizes before driving back to London.

Having presented the top three with their prizes, (in reverse order) Jean-Christophe Novelli asked Peter Horbury ‘Who was last?’

Secretary Peter Horbury informed him Peter Talbot was in last place having successfully caught a 6½ oz flounder.

Jean-Christophe Novelli told Peter Horbury he wanted to give a personal prize to this angler.

Peter Horbury thanked him, not knowing what was coming next...
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Jean-Christophe Novelli and Peter Talbot
Jean-Christophe Novelli addressed the anglers, 'it is remarkable what you have all done today, telling them his father had always said It is not the winning that counts, but the taking part’.

'I want to make a personal gift to the person who came last.'

Jean-Christophe Novelli went on to say his gift was £100, a signed book AND for Peter Talbot*, with his wife, to be guests at his cookery school.

There was applause from the audience, and gasps of astonishment at this very generous gesture as Peter Talbot received his prize from Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Once photographs of Jean-Christophe & Peter Talbot had been taken by Jimmy Hewitson, WSAA Secretary Peter Horbury concluded the prize giving.
* I was asked by the organisers of this years [2020] festival to get an update on 'how' the cookery school experience went.

Sadly I can report as of Tuesday 26th November 2019 Peter Talbot has not received his signed book, nor his cookery school experience.
Further to the above - January 2020 Peter Talbot informs me he & his wife are booked 2nd July 2020 for the Cookery School Experience.
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Many thanks to Adrian Fusco, the Fusco family, the staff at Quayside for their hospitality.

I don’t think ‘that prize giving/presentation’ will ever be forgotten - Jean-Christophe Novelli, thank you very much, a very generous gift.

Tight lines

Peter Horbury

PS after the presentation Jean-Chistophe Novelli and Steve Ingleston were talking about golf.  By the end of the conversation Jean-Christophe had gifted Steve his golfing jacket.
PPS - After a match someone will more than likely have a funny anecdote from which one can add a ‘Top Tip’.  This anecdote came the following day (Mon 20th May).

So spare a thought for this angler (no names).  His mate picks him up, early doors, he’s not ready, but they load the car up and set off.  Arriving on the NEast coastline, they unpack the car, with a loaded question.

‘Did you pack my waders?’  ‘Thought you did?’ was the reply.

So they rung a ‘friend’, (he’d already set off) Yes he had a spare pair, collect from his house, no problem.

They did as instructed & went fishing, they (the waders) leaked like a sieve, but he caught fish, 4 codlings, & 2 wrasse, best codling 3 lb+.  Nearing the end of the match, when now, in full flood, he shouts to his mate ‘have you seen my fish bag?’

‘What?  You’ve lost your bag of fish!!’

‘Yes they were in (wait for it) a bin liner.’

Rushing over to help his mate he shouts, ‘The ‘bin liner’ is here, at the back of the gulley!!  But it’s empty!!’

#Gutted

Top Tip - remember to pack your waders, and use a rubber fish bag with a zip.

Jean-Christophe Novelli - http://www.jeanchristophenovelli.com

Results list
1st - Malc Skelton
2nd - Paul Westmorland
3rd - Robbie Morgan
4th = Paul Short
4th = Colin Stainthorpe
6th - Chris France
7th - Rob Allison
8th - Allan Beale
9th = Denis Thompson
9th = Steve Ingleston
9th = Rob Taylor
12th - Neil Eglon
13th - Andy Tymen
14th - Mark Thomas
15th = Colin Rodda
15th = George Horner
17th = Dave Allinson
17th = Dave Ward
19th = Martyn Newbury
20th - Dale Miller
21st - Mick Ellis
22nd = Ben Laws
22nd = Simon Barker
22nd = Dan Middlemas
25th - Jeff Walker
26th - Steve Dixon
27th - Alex Gate
28th - Peter Horbury
29th - Andy Clark
30th - Peter Talbot



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3 lb 07 oz
3 lb 03 oz
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Fishing 10.00 - 16.00 hrs

​Shore rover match

​Low water - Whiby - 11.13hrs, 1.0 metres

Registered for Penn Points
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​£15.00 match entry

All In, All Out - less expenses

Boundaries - Skinningrove Beck to Coble Landing, Filey

Weigh-in 16.00 - 17.00 hrs
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Presentation
AT
Quayside, 7, Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU



Heaviest Single Fish competition
One fish, one prize
[Please note there is no Heaviest Bag prize]
​And many more cash prizes


Ticket sales, many thanks
Keith's Sports, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Hook, Line & Sinker, Church St, Whitby
​Coso's Tackle, Scarborough



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Open Rules

​• Exclusion of Liability - Neither the Club nor its Officials or Committee shall be liable for any damage to property, loss, death or injury caused to any full and temporary Open members arising from their participation in any competitions held by the Club.

• Insurance - It is recommended that all full & temporary Open members shall insure themselves against damage, loss, death or injury arising from the sport of Angling including their participation in any competition held by the Club.

• Please park responsibly, ensure access for landowners & emergency services.

• Match entry fee is non refundable & ticket sales will cease at 10.15hrs unless special arrangements have previously been made with the retailer.

• No competitor can fish 90 minutes before the start of the match.

• Competitors can only use one rod for fishing at any time, and must weigh-in their own fish.

• Assistance may be given to cast out, gaff, lift, or land fish, but only competitors must strike and play fish for themselves.

• Only two hooks may be used at any one time or one twin point (no treble hooks).

• Juniors (under 17yrs) must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.

• Fish presented at the weigh-in, must be retained ungutted and be available for examination up to 30 minutes after the weigh-in.

• Unwanted fish to be placed in the bucket provided & not thrown in the harbour - thank you.

• The following are not eligible to be weighed-in: rockling, rays bream, and lumpsuckers.

• Size limits are:-

Skate 46 cm wing tip to wing tip.
Bass* 42 cm *(max 1 bag limit)
Eels 38 cm
Codling, Coalfish/billet, Pollock, Wrasse 35 cm
Whiting 30 cm
Plaice 27 cm
Flat Fish, Pouting 25 cm

If not referred to above, then 25cm.

• Any objections must be lodged with the officials during the weigh-in, or they will not be entertained.

• In the event of a dispute then the organisers will adjudicate and have the power to disqualify.

• Any angler in breach of the rules will be disqualified.

• Defaced or photocopied tickets will not be accepted by the weigh master.

• Rover boundaries ~ Skinningrove Beck to Coble Landing, Filey, and Whitby Harbour seaward side of the swing bridge.

• Prizes - STRICTLY NO 3rd party collection, to be collected in person.

• At 17.00 hrs* a WSAA committee member will stop any late anglers joining the weigh-in, in the event of a queue.

Posted Thursday 4th April 2019 - following a WSAA Committee meeting Tuesday 2nd April 2019


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Whitby Fish & Ships Festival
​18th - 19th May 2019

​Sponsored by
Seafish UK
Lockers Fish
The Magpie

DiscoverYorkshireCoast.com

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Seafood Trail 2019

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Whitby Fish & Ships
​Festival Open

Whitby Sea Anglers Association
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2020

Published Monday 18th March 2019
​Last edit Tuesday 21st January 2020
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