Welcome aboard our new boat – ILLUSION!
She’s licensed for up to 8 passengers whether you're up for a day's angling or just fancy a bit of sightseeing around the stunning coastline.
ILLUSION is what we like to call a “big” small boat – loads of deck space, comfortable seating for 8, a toilet on board, and a long shelter to keep you dry on those classic British drizzle days. She’s a proper sea boat too – solid and stable. We’re licensed to take 8 passengers on shorter mackerel trips, up to 6 for all-day charters, and a maximum of 4 for tuna fishing.
You’ll find ILLUSION moored right in the heart of Brixham’s beautiful harbour, just beside the famous fish market.
As she’s on a swinging mooring, once we’ve sorted a pick-up time, please head to the visitor’s pontoon, which is right in front of the Prince William pub, near the marina.
Driving down?
Pop this into your sat nav: 39 Berry Head Road, TQ5 9AA. When you see the two blue signs for the Prince William pub, you can drop your gear off there and head down the steps – you’ll see the visitor’s pontoon straight ahead.
Parking is available at the Breakwater Beach car park (TQ5 9AF) – just a few hundred yards further along the same road. From there, it’s a short stroll back along the harbour wall, past the marina office. There are public toilets there too (30p), and parking is coin-operated.
Now, a bit about me – the skipper!
I’ve been running charter angling boats since 1983, and I’ve got sea legs to prove it! For 18 years, I was at the helm of John Rawle’s boat while he was off fishing in the Florida Keys for part of the year – some of you might remember me from back then!
I first got into sea fishing when I was about 14, on a boat called Argonaut skippered by Owen Woolley. I landed my first cod and skate with him – and from that moment, I was absolutely hooked. By 16, I was crewing for John on his boat Vicky Emma, and by 18 I’d got my Boatman’s Licence and started skippering full-time. Fast forward to now and I’m proud to say I’m the longest-serving charter angling skipper in the Thames Estuary.
I hold a commercially endorsed RYA (Royal Yachting Association) licence, plus First Aid, Sea Survival, and VHF Radio qualifications – so rest assured, you’re in safe and experienced hands.
Whether you’ve never picked up a rod before or you’ve been angling for years, I’ll make sure you have a cracking day out on the water.
But don’t just take my word for it – check out the reviews on:
www.charterboats-uk.co.uk
