Price: £450.00
Come with AndyR to see one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the UK and get some great pictures too!
Diving Gannet Extravaganza!!!
Date: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th September 2019
Price: £495
Includes: 4 x gannet fishing trips, 6 buckets of fish per trip and services of Andy Rouse as experienced pro
Introduction
It's one thing to photograph Gannets on the cliffs but the holy grail is to get them diving into water. Watching Gannets diving frantically into the sea right next to the ship is simply amazing. Well this is exactly what this great workshop will do:
1) Four diving sessions over the course of 2 days so you will get 4 chances to get great pictures and at least one of the sessions will be in the best time of the day for light. That could be 2 sessions each day or 4 sessions in one day if the weather looks dodgy! This is exclusive to Andy and everyone says that it gives them better pictures as a result!
2) We have limited the number of photographers to 10 rather than the usual 12. This is to give you extra room to move and get the shots that you want.
3) Plus you will get the full benefit of Andy's expertise with full pre-departure information, an extensive technical briefing before each shoot and his expertise throughout. He has a good mastery of action photography and has worked out how to get the best from the Gannet action. He will also run the chumming session in a slightly different way to other trips.
No other operator does any of this, proof that this trip is something special that you cannot get elsewhere. Of course it costs a lot more to run it but you are getting much more chances in return, particularly with the weather!
Here's a few pics for you....
Wow!!!! So remember you will have Andy's expertise on hand all the time to help you plus you get 4 sessions and extra room on board. You will need Andy's expertise on this trip as it can be tough to capture the action and very confusing where to start when there are so many birds.
Day Plan
Our departures are governed by the tides so here is the plan:
Wednesday 22nd August
Arrival and welcome in the bar of Rags Hotel
Thursday 23rd August
Sailing time - 7am until 1pm
Friday 24th August
Sailing time - 7.30am until 1pm
We will leave from Bridlington Harbour and it takes 1 - 1 1/2 hours to reach the feeding grounds depending on the tides. On the way out Andy will be giving a full briefing on everything that you need to know, from exposure to autofocus to any tips and tricks you will need to get great shots. That is why you have his expertise on the ship. Then everything depends on the weather. If both days are forecast good then we will do two feeding sessions per trip out with a 1 hour break in-between. Doing this will allow you to assess what to change for the next session!
A Word about the weather....
It's the North Sea so it's not fun at any time of the year. It can be flat enough to canoe, it can have a slight swell or it can blow a gale. Our boat is a fishing vessel with an experienced captain. If the weather is bad we will not go out. The advantage of having 2 trips per day, and 4 trips in total is that the weather will be assessed for each trip individually. So if we have bad weather for the morning we have a chance of still going out that afternoon.
On an average year about 1/3 of sailings are cancelled due to inclement weather. That's the North Sea for you, but the reward is great!
If we do not go out for a session we will instead go to Bempton Cliffs to photograph the Gannets there, or we may even do an impromptu Photoshop / Workflow class. Unfortunately it's our policy that no refunds will be given for missed trips as we still have to be there and do work to keep you occupied, you must understand this when you make the booking. BUT in the unlikely event that we cannot get out all weekend I will refund 50% of your money as I still have to pay for hotels and the boat charter.
Please note that in extreme cases, where we can see worsening weather, we may opt to do all 4 diving sessions in one day. This will mean that we will be out for in excess of 8 hours but there are basic toilet facilities!!!! We did this twice last year and everyone loved it.
Facilities
Yes we have toilets! But they are very rudimentary. There is a "sit down" chemical toilet that is shielded in the cabin that is for the ladies and where a no2 is required by anyone. For the lads requiring a no1 there is a bucket in a sheltered and private location!!! Basic but essential, no one minded last year!
Kit
Anything from an 11mm to a 300mm will be perfect, nothing longer is necessary as we can control how close they are. More info closer to the time.
Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation available locally, usually the team try to stay in Rags Hotel.
Price and Booking
The price is £495 for both days. This includes 4 exclusive sessions on the boat and the services of Andy Rouse as your guide. To book your place on this great adventure just use the link below and you will be taken to our payment system. Once paid all monies are non refundable under any circumstances.
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