Frequently Asked Questions

How do we get to Brighton Marina?

​​​​​View map our map. By Car From the A27 take the B2123. Turn right at first set of traffic lights, sign posted Brighton Town Centre, Race Course and Marina Village. Turn left at second set of traffic lights, past the Race Course and follow the signs for the Marina Village where there is free parking for 1500 cars in the multi-story car park and a coach park

Where can I stay in Brighton?

There is a whole range of accommodation from hotels through guest houses to the camp site, depending on your budget. Some of the hotels and guest houses have been specialising in Angling parties for many years, and are fully familiar with the needs of anglers. Downs Hotel or the Princes Marine Hotel

How many passengers can we carry?

We are licensed for up to 12 passengers and 3 crew. Seabreeze3 meets all the M.C.A requirements and is licensed and insured to operate up to 60 miles from any safe haven. Ensuring that SeaBreeze3 is capable of fishing anywhere in the English Channel

How fast is the boat?

Seabreeze3is Powered by Twin John Deere 300hp engines given a cruising speed of 18 knots and is licensed for 15 persons 12 passengers plus 3 crew and is the ultimate Offshore Fishing/Diving machine at its Finest!. It is purpose built with the needs of the Anglers/Divers in mind. The twin hulls provide greater stability and sea keeping than the normal mono hulls. This means that the boat does not roll around as much and with the huge deck space of 21ft x 16ft provides ample space for everyone to fish in comfort. The two Turbo-Charged diesel engines provide power to drive the boat at a top speed of 26 knots with full load. The boat is fully equipped with the latest hi-tech electronics

Do you take individuals?

Yes I do. I will always try to accommodate individuals anglers

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. A Deposit of £150 is required to secure a, Full boat booking and a Deposit of £20 per individuals booked. Cancellation of a booking requires 30 days Notice to receive a full refund

What happens if the charter is cancelled?

If the trip is cancelled prior to setting out due to bad weather (skipper’s decision), I will refund your deposit in full less LESS 5% ADDMIN CHARGES . If you decide to cancel then you are expected to pay for the trip. A cancellation of a booking requires 30 DAYS NOTICE TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND Prices quoted are subject to revision without notice Day trips may vary in price related to distance run

Must I ring the night before?

Yes you must ring the Skipper the night before to check on the weather condition for the next day. Best time to ring is from 7pm to 7.30pm on 01273 585372 or mobile 07850 707572

Do you provide bait?

I will always have some type of bait on board in our freezer. You can buy bait locally from the tackle shop. Mackerel can usually be caught whilst fishing, but you can’t count on it! For certain trips I can try and get live launch, price will depend on availability

What tackle should I bring?

For those of you that fancy catching some big congers on the furthest offshore wrecks, you will need some good tackle. For those that do not have their own, we are pleased to supply this from our extensive on-board selection of Shakespeare and Penn, equipment. The hooks we use are 9/0 & 10/0 on a 250-lb trace line, the snap swivels are a 4/0 American snap, which perform very well The bait we use is Mackerel, which we usually catch on the day on the way out, or cuttlefish, which is good bait. The weights we use range from 10 Oz to 2 Lb. These we can supply on-board, however, we recommend that you make your own, if possible, as some wrecks there is the potential to lose lead weights. I also recommend that you bring along a butt pad to make life more comfortable, but if not these can be supplied on board During the months of January to July, the pollack arrives in large shoals chasing and gorging themselves on the large shoals of sprats that can be found around the many wrecks off the Sussex coast. These fish provide excellent sport on light tackle, ranging in size from 8 to 20 Lbs. As you can see from the photographs there are good-sized fish to be landed. This species is usually caught on the drift and once hooked will put up an incredible scrap, starting with a power dive, which will leave the angler feeling he has hooked a passenger lift descending to the seabed. It is not uncommon to have two or three anglers hooked into fish each drift Tackle required: To get the best from these fish it is recommended that light tackle be used. A 12lb to 20lb class boat rod or uptider will fit the bill. The reel should have a silky smooth, easily adjusted clutch loaded with 18lLb to 25Lb lines. Terminal tackle should consist of a tube boom to carry the weight. Long flowing traces should be used for anything up to 20ft in length. It is preferable to make this trace in two sections with a small swivel midway to alleviate some of the twisting and kinking. Hooks should be razor sharp and should be 5/0 or 6/0’s fitted to the intended bait Baits required: The baits generally used for Pollack fishing are artificial eels. Red Gills, Sidewinders, Delta Eels, Jelly worms all catch loads of fish. The predominant colours tend to be Black; crimson and orange with small eels preferred during the summer months. Live sand eel fished on a long trace will also catch. Muppets, leadheads small jigs all have their time and it is worth bringing a selection along if the Pollack are being awkward

Do you have hot drinks on board and seating?

Yes.We have covered, enclosed seating area for 12 people Free coffee, tea, etc. And also have a microwave on board should one of your favourite pies needs warming up

Is there a toilet on board?

Yes there is a toilet on board / washroom with running hot and cold water

What clothing should I bring?

Wellingtons, waterproofs, and something warm to wear (fleeces are ideal) even on a warm day. (don’t forget the suntan cream ,and a hat) The cabin is heated so we can warm up on those cold days .Please bear in mind that it is normally a couple of degrees cooler at sea in the summer

What if I haven't fished very much before?

Don’t worry, we have fully qualified full time crewmen on board to help you, David is a excellent angler and is a very good and experienced angler alike and will soon have you Catching the fish,allowing myself to make sure the boat is in the right spot, at the end of the day we will prepare your fish for the taking home if required. We are the only boat in Brighton to have a full time crewman and will have you reeling the the fish on-board Seabreeze3 in no time at all

Can the boat be chartered for purposes other than angling?

Yes, Wreck Fishing, Ground fishing-French Trips Corporate Hospitality, Stag/Hen parties-Champagne Mini Cruises-Birthday Parties-sightseeing, ferry service Diving -Work Boat And for sightseeing, ferry service. Please apply for prices