New to fishing?
New to fishing?
New to fishing?
Don't worry if you have never fished a day in your life. We are here to offer you full guidance and help, all free of charge. Life jackets are also available upon request. Your charter fishing trip is managed by experienced fishermen from Brightlingsea who know the waters and are happy to help you too.
Equipment
New to fishing?
New to fishing?
We provide all the equipment you may need for a fantastic fishing expedition. From our state of the art up tide and bottom fishing rods, to 15lb lines which can help you catch that sea monster you dream of, we supply everything free of charge. Frozen bait like squid, mackerel, and herring are also included.
Our crew
New to fishing?
Our crew
Our team have a collective experience of over 40 year in the industry not inly at Brightlingsea but also charter fishing around the Essex coast. You can rest assured that you'll be in great hands.
About us
We would like to give you a brief overview of our services, boat & experience in running boats.
YOUR SKIPPER:
My name is Dave Cotterill & I am the skipper/owner of Kaimoana. I have been involved in the fishing industry on boats both commercial and charter for over 32 years, 28 years of these as the skipper. So we have good experience and knowledge of our waters but we are never to old to learn more. I have a 16 meter skippers licence.
THE BOAT:
Kaimoana (Which by the way means shellfish in Marie) is a 10 meter x 4 meter cougar catamaran built in 2014 by Audacious Marine in Ramsgate Kent. We have just finished refitting her specifically for the chartering. There is seating for all on board and she is fitted with electric flush toilet & a cooker (so you can bring snacks for heating if you wish) hand wash basin with fresh running water.
We aim to provide everything you need for an enjoyable day aboard. There is wheelchair/mobility scooter access (32.5"/82.5cm wide access) so all are welcome.
The boat is powered by twin 250hp NEF (Iveco) diesel engines giving a cruise speed of around 14 knots. The wheelhouse if fitted with all the electronics you would expect on a modern boat for safety & navigation. All safety equipment is C.O.P approved e.i: Lift raft, Life jackets, flares etc. We are fully insured for 10 passengers up to 60 miles from safe haven.
Equipment:
For fishing we have all the equipment, help & advice you could require available at no extra cost so if you're a beginner no problem. Children are welcome with a responsible adult. Alcohol is permitted on board if you wish to bring it but we insist you drink responsibly we will return to port at any time if this rule is not adhered to.