Apuldram Fishing & Boat Club was established in 1966.
Its objective is to promote a spirit of comradeship amongst local people who use Dell Quay and Chichester harbour for the purpose of boating for either pleasure or fishing.
The club has a listed wooden planked building on the north side of the quay at Dell Quay providing easy access to the end of the quay for fishing and the pontoon for boating. The ground floor window provides panoramic views over the water of the South Downs. The club has a toilet and comfortable sitting area on the ground floor with facilities for making refreshments. Upstairs it has a changing area and lockers. The club has a good selection of friendly competitions as listed below including inside the harbour, outside the harbour, evening, and away competitions. The clubs aggregate points system rewards participation so it’s not necessarily the person who catches the most or heaviest fish who win these trophies! There is often a buzz in the club house shortly after the finishing time as the members report and ‘weigh in’ their catch and record specimen fish that might win them a trophy ….often accompanied by much banter, hilarity, and tall stories of the one that got away.
To raise funds the club organises a couple of Sat morning jumble sales during the year. These completely rely on the help of members. As well as raising funds these events bring the members together for a hard working but fun morning.
The prize giving evening is definitely a social highlight. This is held at a local pub that does good food and has a table big enough to carry all the trophies!
The club also has an AGM at which the members receive a report from the committee, elect the new committee, and raise matters or issues that they wish to discuss.
The club welcomes new members, particularly junior members, who it hopes will support the club and participate in its events.
Its membership fees are very modest and so provide outstanding value for money. |