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Christmas Wishes 20th December 2011.

A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all my friends, (and everyone else), at Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club.
See you all next sailing season.
Best Regards,
Tony Coleman, Pieta.

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SFCC Starcross Webcam Latest 16th December 2011.

Following on from the recent shutdown of our webcam, it transpires we will be needing a new camera.
I am currently looking into which to purchase, mindful of the fact we want something that will compare to the quality we have all become accustomed to.
It is likely to be a while longer yet, before a camera is online again.

Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.

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SFCC Starcross Webcam

Unfortunately the webcam recently suffered a total shut down. Initially it was a control issue, but this developed quite quickly into total power failure.
I've not had the opportunity to inspect the unit up to now, but things will get done as soon as I am able.
Dry weather is essential for this, as disconnection of the unit isn't particularly easy.

Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.

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14/01/11 Hugh's Fish Fight

Recently highlighted on TV by Hugh Fernley Whittingstall, here's a link to a webpage where you can chose to vote for change.
Thank you to Pete Harmer for sending on this information.


Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.
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19/07/10 SFCC Webcam Breakdown

SFCC's Interactive Webcam is now back online.
Hopefully it will behave itself and remain so for some time.
Preset positions will now likely be slightly different than before, and may also change in the next week too as I get to adjust things a little further.


Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.
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17/07/10 SFCC Webcam Breakdown

SFCC's Webcam is still out of service, but has now been repaired and is hopefully looking good.
Presets, as well as pan limits need to be reconfigured so the camera is not back online at this time.
Monday 19th July, or maybe Tuesday 20th is the plan. Thank you everyone for your patience.

In the meantime we are displaying the latest panorama photo of the Exe Estuary, as seen from the top of the Brunel Tower.


Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.
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22/06/10 SFCC Webcam Breakdown

SFCC's webcam is currently out of service due to an internal mechanical failure.
Unfortunately broken parts also managed to damage a circuit board.
Repairs are still being looked into at the moment, and it is hoped things will be sorted fairly soon.

In the meantime we are displaying the latest panorama photo of the Exe Estuary, as seen from the top of the Brunel Tower.


Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.
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29/09/09 Bottlenose Dolphins in Lyme Bay

A nice photo of a Dolphin is always so difficult to get - but take enough and sooner or later you might just get lucky.
I only got the 1 good one, out of 17, by the way.

                   

Click image No.4 to go large.
Pictures by Russ on "Devon Maid", Sandy Bay, September 29th 2009.

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10/08/09 SFCC Webcam Viewing Angle Changes

Subsequent to a discussion at the General Committee Meeting of 5th Aug 2009 the viewing angle (pan) of our webcam has now been adjusted slightly.
Members comments re. considered railway enthusiast over-usage of the camera were accepted.
It will now no longer be possible for anyone to zoom-in on the Starcross Railway Station, platform, passengers or halting trains.

Any relevant comments to me please. SFCC Webmail  (bruneltower@aol.com)
Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.

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22/05/09 SFCC Webcam v's Railway Enthusiasts
A General Committee View -
Subsequent to some concerns about apparent misuse of SFCC's Webcam the situation was recently discussed at a General Committee meeting.
Several options were talked about and I have drafted a page which represents the General Committees view on the matter.
Webcam Usage Document

Russ.
SFCC Publicity / Website Co-ordinator.

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07/04/09 - From David Sweeting
A Thank You Note -
We have very recently joined the Club and attended two evening meetings. Each time we have been made very welcome, thank you.

We recently moved our boat to a mooring NE of the Club, half way to Powderham Castle. I understand that my genoa started to unfurl. Somebody, probably from the club, bothered to go on board and tidy up the situation and leave things safe.

Thank you very much to whoever it was. David & Suzie.

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21/11/08 - From Andy Bailey
Fishing Comps Next Year-
Just a thought but would you be able to let people know through the site that I will be fishing ALL comps next year, and if anybody would like to join me I have plenty of room aboard.
Cheers Andy ('GYPSY').
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11/08/08 - From Bill Searles
'Railway Enthusiasts' vs SFCC Webcam-
As a new member this year I find the web cam to be invaluable. I live 30 miles away and it is so easy to check waterline level and weather state etc before I come down to my boat.
A brilliant facility!
However, I have noticed more and more that I am having to queue for longer and longer, or unable to get on the camera. I have tried several times this weekend and find that whilst I'm waiting the camera is focused only on the railway line, swinging from one side to the other, but always on the railway line. Could this be trainspotters? Has any one else noticed this? it would be interesting to hear any comments from other members.

Regards, Bill Searles.

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13/07/07 - From Russ - SFCC Publicity / Website Co-Ordinator

Brunel Interactive Webcam-

Over the last few months we have administered some changes regarding how our webcam video stream has been uploaded to the internet. Unfortunately, on occasions the service has been less than you might expect, and I apologise for that.
The club, just recently, has been able to upgrade to an Upto 8Mb Broadband connection, which will hopefully mean a better and more reliable service for everyone in the future.

Now and again maintenance and upgrading of our equipment is likely, and whilst I'll try and minimise any offline time, I ask that you are patient if things don't appear to be working normally.
You remain of course welcome to e-mail me at any time if you are having difficulties with any aspect of SFCC's website.    SFCC Webmail  (bruneltower@aol.com)

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13/07/07 - From Gabi and Cliff 'Courtesy of Exe'.
Personal Safety on the Water-
A recent incident on the Exe serves to remind us all of our extreme vulnerability when on the water, and that even the most experienced fisherman or yachtsman is not immune from making a mistake that could result in a similar tragic accident. Cliff and I have made many wonderful, experienced and knowledgable friends at the club, who have helped to make our first few seasons of boating such a pleasure, often going the extra mile for us and giving endless free advice and help along the way. It is devastating to imagine how sad we would all be to lose any of our dear friends in this way. And my heart goes out to the family of this unfortunate man.

While on a fishing holiday in Norway last year, one of the things we were impressed by was that the local harbour authority would routinely tour the area checking the little vessels in and around the fjords, to make sure all on board were wearing lifejackets. Indeed the accepted culture was to do so.

My hope in writing this is not to offend anyone, or to tick anyone off, but to get more SFCC members wearing their life jackets, complete with crotch straps, when on the water (especially when in our dinghies), or when outside the relative safety of the cockpits of our boats.

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23/05/07 - From Russ - Website Administrator
The Brunel Tower Webcam has been fully operational now for some time, and is proving to be very popular. It is undoubtedly a little gem. Views out over the river, and of the boats, are simply terrific.


19/03/07 - From Russ - Website Administrator
Active control software is still, as yet, unsorted for our webcam. I apologise for my previous optomism. Hopefully we will have what we are looking for soon.
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23/02/07 - From Russ - Website Administrator
The BBC Webcam on top of Brunel Tower has recently been replaced by one of our own. The new live interactive PTZ camera is installed and working, but unfortunately isn't as fully operational as we would like yet.
I anticipate the camera control software and internet connection will be in harmony within the next two weeks.
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23/01/07 - From Malcolm and Kate Trott - 'Cirrus Cat'
We now live in London, but do miss all our friends in Devon.
We are sailing in the Medway and around the South East.
Doubless we shall return one day. Best wishes to those who know us.
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