Adult Sea Fishing

 As part of ‘Project Seawild’ funded locally by ‘The Foreshore Trust’ we are pleased to offer free adult fishing groups on Hastings Seafront.

The groups will be led by primitive living expert and angling instructor Michael Wachter.

We aim to use sea fishing as a way of improving health and wellbeing for local residents.

Sea Fishing in a relaxed and friendly environment. Connecting with our coastal landscapes which we're so lucky to have here in Hastings.

GPs, nurses, and other health care professionals can now prescribe angling instead of antidepressants in many parts of the UK.

It is becoming more widely recognised that the time with nature, quiet reflection, meeting new people and learning a new skill can help people battling anything from addiction to anxiety.

Reading the water

We will offer immersive coastal experiences teaching you the art of harvesting food sustainably from the coast.

You will learn to read the water as well as using other animals as clues to where fish could be.

We will have a chance to chase Sea Bass and Mackerel which we hopefully will be able to eat straight on the beach.

Art of Fishing

This course demystifies the age-old art of fishing. By the end you will have all the knowledge to continue your journey and your relationship with the sea.

Observation overrides gear meaning we only take what is absolutely essential.

What’s Included?

Welcome circle

introduction to Sea Fishing, Ocean Ecology, Sustainability

Gear, tackle

Fishing practice session

Full high tide fishing session

When?

We will work around the tides and the best times to fish in Hastings.

  • 3rd September 11.00am - 2 pm

  • 4th September 12

  • 12 (midday) till 3pm

  • 16th September  9.am - 1 pm

  • 17th September  10am - 2 pm

  • 8th October 5.30pm - 8.30pm

  • 15th October 4pm - 7pm low tide foraging

HOW TO JOIN?

Sessions are free to all local residents in Hastings and St Leonards.

You can join one, some or all of the sessions. Michael will be building on knowledge for regualr attendees.

Contact Luke on the link below to book a free space or to find out more.