Frequently Asked Questions:
Questions                                                      replies:
Q. How much does it cost to hire Voyager? A: For 2008 £330. for 8 hours reef fishing to £550.- for 11 hours wreck fishing.
Q Where do we pick-up the boat A. Click on this link.
Q. Do you take individuals?
A. I do not normally take individuals but can sometimes place anglers with groups who have spaces. It goes like this, you phone us on 02380872079 , tell us the date you want to go on and we will give you the telephone number of the person who has that day booked. You phone them and make your arrangements with them.
Q. What size leads do I need? A. From 6 oz to 2 pounds. I carry enough weights on board to cover my hire rods and will sell you one or two if you are desperate.
Q. Do you hire tackle? A. Yes, a rod, reel and tackle costs £5 per day to hire, you pay for any lost tackle.
Q. What time do I phone to find out if the trip is on? A. Around 7 pm on the night before. 02380872079 or 07843208597
Q. What time does the boat leave? A. 7am for wreck trips and 8.00 for reef trips. It always pays to check this on the night before.
Q. Is there anywhere where we can get some breakfast?

A: Summerfield petrol station (as you come into town from Brockenhurst) serves breakfast from 7a.m. or in the summer maybe earlier. You can also get sandwiches and drinks and stuff there.Into Lymington

There is a cafe in St Thomas Street (The top of Lymington High Street), the place is 2 doors up from waitrose The owners will open up if you phone ahead the day before and let them know what time you would like your breakfast, they also run a B&B.
Normal opening hours are 8am until 5.30 Mon to Sat and 9am 12 noon Sunday.

Q. Do you supply the bait?
A. I only carry a stock of frozen Squid, order this the night before.
Q. Do you do provide drinks? A. I make lots of Tea and Coffee from the famous "Red hot kettle."
Q. Is there a toilet on board? A. There is a proper flush toilet at the back of the cabin
Q. Where can I park my car?
A. There is a public car park right next to the pontoon where you board the boat. Costs is about £6.50 a day, from March to November,) the council puts this up each year to attract visitors! You can park for free in the road, just around the corner past the Mayflower Hotel.
Q Can you recommend a B&B in Lymington A. I can't, I have never stayed in one, as I live here. However my anglers like Jevington 01590 672148 see their website caruthers.co.uk or e-mail them on: jevingtonbb@lineone.net You could also try Baynton House: 01590 675009 You could also have a look at the following website: new forest demon
Q Can you recommend a B&B in Alderney

A: Try the following
Bonjour 01481 822152
St Annes 01481 823145
Simerock 01481 823645
Fleet House 01481 823401
Town House 01481 824897
L'Harras 01481 823174

You can see them on www.alderney.gov.gg/
look under: where to stay and clock on guesthouses.
Alderney is a small island it is a good idea to book early!
Don't forget that Alderney is not covered by the NHS and you should have travel Insurance

Q I see you sell  tackle, can we buy it on the boat ? A: I carry a good stock of tackle for sale on board, enough to cover your day's fishing.
Q Do you provide lunch? A: No, what do you think this is the QE2? I will heat pies or fry sausages etc, if you bring them.

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