Fishing can be dangerous in many ways

[John Arton]

Most of us are aware of the dangers faced by deep sea fishermen but I guess no one thought of this.
[URL="http://p.feedblitz.com/t3.asp?/261222/35165001/4837076/gcaptain.com/fishermen-catch-pissed-sea-lion-video/"]
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[Doc Vernon]

Hi John
Cannot get that Link at all mate!
Cheers

[Lou Barron]

We have had a few fishermen drowned in the last few weeks in NZ i think the trouble first the aluminium boats they use is too light and too.and small under estimate the sea no life belts

[happy daze john in oz]

We have had a few fishermen drowned in the last few weeks in NZ i think the trouble first the aluminium boats they use is too light and too.and small under estimate the sea no life belts

Lou, do you need a licence to take a boat out in NZ? here in Oz all boats on the open water must have a licence.

[John Arton]

Try this link
Fishermen Catch Pissed Off Sea Lion [VIDEO] - gCaptain Maritime & Offshore News
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p.s. just close the pop-up when it asks you if you want to subscribe.

[Lou Barron]

As regards to a licence for recreation off the coast i dont thing so but i will ask my son in law who a large seacraft boat i think there is some regulations about about fishing in some parts off the coast but there is a lot of people ignore the rules .
Two more guys drown a couple of days ago went out in a 4metre aluminium boat

[happy daze john in oz]

To get the licence you must sit an exam and on the craft you must have eight flares and life jackets for all on board. The flares must be changed every two years but there is no official place to get rid of them. Many end up at soccer matches here thrown onto the pitch when one side is losing.

[Geoff Anderson]

No licenses required, some port and harbour boards stipulate that life jackets must be worn at all times in their controlled area,others insist that there must be enough jackets for each member on board but dont insist that they are worn. As for flares, radio's etc must only recommend they are carried. Hence three lost lives last week.

[Doc Vernon]

Well hello Geoff
Long time between drinks mate,hope you are keeping well.
Nice to see you back posting.
Cheers