Great big Sharks caught off Calypso!!!!

The fisherman onboard Calypso got a suprise whist out fishing on Saturday. Amongst their catch of plenty of mackerel and Pollock, they managed to net two Spurdog's. Spurdog's are a species of shark and are usually found in warmer waters (above 10c.) This must be a sure sign that our waters are getting warmer!? These type of dog-fish are commonly found in all areas of the Mediterranean. Mackerel are a popular food source for Spurdog's, so it is no suprise why they were swimming around Calypso!!

In the photos you can see Reggie the skipper (in red!) proudly showing off his catch along with another happy customer, who had expected to just catch Mackerel!

All the Surdog's were put back into the sea so that more people can have the excitement of catching and seeing them.

Merlin Rockets arriving

Tomorrow is the start of Salcombe's infamous Merlin Rocket week - things get a little more lively here on the water as all the boats race throughout the week. Five of our regular customers sail their boats in this regatta, and we try to follow who is winning out of the Whitestrand Boat Hire crews.......Wicked, Slippery when wet, General Lee, Blalck Pearl and3488. So if you see them sailing out and about give them a wave from us!!!

Lets hope they have some good conditions this week and enjoy the week's sailing.