Here you will find a web copy of the latest YDAA newsletter. This is the main avenue by which the YDAA committee can communicate with the members, and keep them up to date with decisions made regarding changes to club waters, rules, matches and events. There is an archive of older newsletters available for download in pdf format towards the bottom of the page.
| Newsheet 275 (06.10) |
| ENVIRONMENT AGENCY MATCH RETURN CARDS. Secretaries are asked to return these currently, and in the case of the Laybourne Complex, show the Pool which has been fished, i.e. Marley, Potter's or Brown's. This will help the agency to grade the various waters. |
| LAYBOURNE LAKES COMPLEX Having looked at the match situation, it has been decided that to facilitate a major maintenance programme along the approach track, the complex will be closed to angling from 20th September to 24th September, with a possible further closure for three days the following week. |
| ACASTER WATER. The hay has now been cut and anglers are, therefore, able to drive along the floodbank to the fence at the end of the first field, taking care to protect the environment, particularly the Tansy plants and beetles, as these are a species rare to the area. |
| YDAA JUNIOR ANGLING CHAMPIONSlHPS. These attracted a pleasing entry of 20 youngsters, 16 of whom caught fish. Many expressed a desire for a second similar match to be held, which the Committee is considering. Meanwhile, thanks are due to all those who donated prizes for the match. |
| BOAT MOORINGS. Mooring of boats at any point on the river, particularly where we hold fishing rights, is prohibited, unless the vessel in question has broken down. There are designated mooring sites within the City limits. A recent case was two RIB's mooring on the Donkey Wood sandbed during an authorised match. They, and their parents, were advised of the mooring regulations. Do not be afraid to exercise your right to fish. |
| HOWSHAM WATER. It has been reported in Angling Times that Day Tickets can be obtained for this water. This is not correct, it is a "Members Only" water. One another point, a complaint has been received about a large number of canoes using the water above Howsham Bridge. Apparently there is agreement for a slalom course on the opposite bank to York waters. Hopefully there will not be a conflict of interests ..... they have a 'rally' later in the year for which they usually put a notice on the gate at the entrance to our water. |
| BENINGBROUGH PARK. The entry from the Lodge gates has been narrowed by the farmer erecting a fence alongside the Park to the water. Members approaching via this route are also asked to be aware of the cows and calves, as they may be a bit skittish and aggressive. |
| RIVER OUSE SAFETY ADVISORY GROUP. An initiative to let you know where you are in an emergency situation, covering the area from Poppleton to Naburn. A leaflet issued by City of York Council to help pinpoint locations for the emergency services, should they be needed. |
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