Fishermen fear Sark move to protect waters

Saturday 14th August 2010, 2:29PM BST.

Andy Le Prevost, left, and James Renier are concerned that if Sark introduces ‘grandfather rights’ in its waters it could jeopardise the future of the fishing industry. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 1009704)

GUERNSEY’S fishing industry could be in jeopardy if Sark introduces restrictions and ‘grandfather rights’ in its waters, some local fishermen are warning.

A consultation paper that has been sent to them suggests Sark might introduce new laws.

This legislation could see ‘grandfather rights’ being implemented, meaning Guernsey fishermen who have fished in Sark waters for many years could continue but anyone new to the industry would be banned.

Local fisherman and Seafresh Fishmongers proprietor Andy Le Prevost said that could have a serious impact on Guernsey’s catch.

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Sarkdog

August 15, 2010 at 1:48 am

Now hang on a mo, Andy and James. Just how much of the Guernsey AND Sark waters do you need to fish?
I presume the fishing in the Sark waters must be so much better than the Guernsey waters?
Bougre moi! Or could it be that you’ve allowed those obsence UK and EU boats to rape your own precious seabed and now you want to do the same to Sark?
I think we desperately need a 12-mile limit to keep out the real enemy at our door.
Vive les eaux de Sercq!

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Mrs. Anti-Virus

August 15, 2010 at 4:30 am

I bet you wish george bush was still president now

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Brian Harper

August 17, 2010 at 3:57 am

Cor damme, whatever next; visas to travel from one parish to another?! Ah but yes, there should be offshore limits, but not to any Channel Islander. It’s them there foreigners you want to keep out, eh?
Brian

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