News & Events

08-Aug-2008
ITV Film about Manx Basking Shark Watch
07-Aug-2008
French Film Crew Here to Film Basking Sharks
31-Jul-2008
BBC here to film for "LIFE', a new 10 part series similar to the 'Blue Planet'.
30-Jul-2008
Basking sharks at site of runway extension: the need for silt traps during construction work.
29-Jul-2008
THREE basking sharks, David, Liz and Colin, tagged in one perfect basking shark day July 27th, 2008

Boat Trips

Gemini
Bob Taylor runs the boat 'Gemini' out of Port St. Mary harbour. He is WiSe registered to operate near to large marine wildlife whilst observing the Shark Trusts 'Basking Shark Code of Conduct'. Gemini is a catamaran, a very stable platform for fishing, wildlife watching or filming. Contact Bob Taylor, 24, Perwick Bay. Port St Mary, Isle of Man. IM9 5PA. Telephone 01624-832761 Mobile 07624 483328


Hanna Louise
Ian Ball runs an Offshore 105 Hard Boat out of Port Erin. Up to 12 persons. 3 hour trips £20. 01624 836028 or mobile 07624 457994.

MV KTBA
30 foot passenger boat operating out of Port Erin. 12 persons. Trips to Calf including walk £12 or you can stay on the boat

Manx Seafaris: 'Foillan Beg'
Cruises or fishing trips on the Foillan Beg from Peel. Mal Kelly is WiSe registered to operate near to large marine wildlife whilst observing the Shark Trusts 'Basking Shark Code of Conduct'. Telephone Mal or Andy Kelly on 07624-434457. Cruises, fishing and wildlife trips. Children welcome.

Scraayl
Juan Clague has a boat called called SCRAAYL. It is based in Port St Mary and carries 12 people. Trips to the Calf are £12.
01624 834307

7th Wave Water Sports Activity Centre (Port Erin)
This RYA training centre offers various activities including sailing training and kayak hire. Look on www.7thwave-iom.com. or phone 01624 836366/ 07624 450801. They also offer wildlife watching trips out the the Calf in their 5m rib. This costs £60 for up to 5 passengers. This boat is licensed to go up to 15 miles from Port Erin and up to 3 miles from shore. e.mail Jenny Kneale on jen@7thwave-iom.com

Manx Sea Quest
Marlyn and Bobby, based in Peel, have this beautiful new boat arriving June 2008. She is 11m long and 12 passengers 2 crew. Their email is delbut@manx.net

phone 07624 450688


Endeavour
Endeavour is a nice looking boat operating out of Port St Mary, an IWP 40ft Lochin with seating for all, and an experienced local skipper. The boat is licensed by the MCA and IoM Cat 2 (60NM from safe haven). They offer diving, snorkelling, fishing, birdwatching and shark spotting, Endeavour provides a stable platform for film work. Michelle Haywood is their WiSe trained skipper. Call Steve 07624 482002 or 01624 822442 email steve@discoverdiving.im

Manx Basking Shark Watch 2007