Whitby Charter
Skippers Association
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Whitby
Charter Skippers
Association
T
he Whitby Charter Skippers Association has
been promoting sustainable cod fishing for
more than 30 years and prides itself on being
the home of Whitby Boat Fishing. Whitby has been famous
for a long time for its cod fishing with the coastline having
some superb hard fishing grounds that run close to the North
Yorkshire Coast and some wrecks from the First and Second
World War.
The Association has put together a proud history over the
years and Whitby holds the British record for the largest rod
and line caught cod at 58lb 6oz. They have around 20 members
and look to offer angling to people of any age and ability
whether it be to catch fish for the table, for sport or for the thrill
of being at sea.
They are able to offer boats specialising in short, three hour
summer mackerel trips which are perfect for the family as well
as ten hour off shore charters aimed at the more serious anglers.
Its members can offer tackle and advice and they and their
vessels comply with strict Maritime and Coastal Agency (MCA)
regulations and codes of practice. The Association is equally
committed to safety with all boats fully insured and carrying all
of the necessary safety equipment.
In addition to their daily trips they also hold three angling
festivals a year in Spring, Summer and Autumn. The festivals
are among the best in the country with prize money in 2016 set
to be more than £7000 for first place alone.
The dates for this year’s competitions are as follows:
Whitby Charter Skippers Association Spring Festival 2016:
2nd-14th April
Whitby Charter Skippers Association Summer Festival 2016:
25th June-17th July
Whitby Charter Skippers Association Autumn Festival
2016: 3rd-18th September
The end of 2015 saw the retirement of Skipper Jon Whitton
who had enjoyed 21 years of successful charters with his boat
Never Can Tell-a. Jon had been a vital part of the promotion
of boat angling in Whitby and has been an integral part of the
WCSA committee. Jon has been a terrific ambassador for the
port and angling.
There is much to admire about the fine set up that the
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Whitby Charter Skippers Association currently has in place and
this is enabling them to prosper in a difficult financial climate.
Hopefully they will be able to keep up the good work for many
years to come and Sport in Profile Magazine wishes them the
best of luck.
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