We have been surveying our Pembrokeshire waters for more than two decades.As far away as the smalls and beyond to the Celtic Deep and out into the outer Bristol Channel up to Lundy, recording cetaceans and also seabirds.
We do not go out in weather that is marginal, as that would defeat the ultimate purpose of being able to spot ceatceans at distance and record them.Which is why i spend most of the summer looking for weather windows that will allow us to complete our surveys. It also works for our paying passengers who finance the trips
It has been increasingly difficult in recent years as the weather has become so much more volatile, and despite all the forecasters tech and skills things change within hours. As such I am looking at widening our possibilities by making the Cartlett Lady potentially availale on Sunday 10th and Monday11th if the current forecasts are correct. If you are available for either day or both, please email me (seatrustwales@gmail.com) with your contacts email + mobile + mobile for next of kin. I will confirm sailings on the previous day. These are 8+ hour trips, we have not raised our prices this year to try and keep them affordable as possible.
C L survey trip info
Sea Trust survey trips are not just wildlife watching jollies. The data we have collected from these trips since 2003 have contributed over 90% of the verified offshore records of cetaceans (and other marine creatures) for West Wales which we have submitted to the West Wales Biodiversity Records Centre and also the National Biodiversity Network. Basically, it’s conservation being funded by the public. Local people helping us to look after our marine wildlife!
We could not have done this without all the hundreds of people, (probably thousands) who over the years who have paid to come along on our research trips.
Sadly, fuel cost increases, marina charges etc, we are having to charge £125 pp this
year. To avoid complication and booking fees, please bring cash (£125 pp). The Cartlett Lady is a privately owned sport fishing vessel (Lochin 42) skippered by Andrew Rickard. Both skipper and vessel are fully licenced for private charter. She has toilet facilities, indoor seating and is fully kitted out with safety equipment. Her powerful engines allow us to cruise out up to 30 nautical miles offshore and if necessary, get back home quickly.
We meet at Neyland Marina normally at 09.30 for a 10.00 departure. If you are running late call me on the number below. We differ our routes but normally in the early season we will visit one or two of the islands to see the seabirds, Puffins etc. then go out in search of Cetaceans. Later on, our main focus will be the Celtic Deep on the lookout for things such as Whales and other cetaceans Leatherback Turtles, Sharks and Bluefin Tuna. Nothing is guaranteed, no two trips are alike, but most are pretty amazing!
We only go out when the forecast is for calm weather as this gives the best spotting conditions. You need to bring food, drink and sun protection, as well as appropriate clothing. It can get chilly! if you want to book space /spaces please add mobile no. to your reply and full names and address
We are also looking at offering some shorter trips this year for more info:
seatrustwales@gmail.com.
Allthingsgood, cliff. Mob no: 07516454581