Harry's News

The first mackerel of the year has been caught from Lyme Regis – and the second and the third. On his first mackerel trip of the year out to sea, Lyme Regis fisherman Harry May caught three mackerel on Mother’s Day after setting the lines for the first time. This is the first time the […]

Wednesday 26th March 2014 was launch day for Marie F and Sunbeam. I always look forward to this day as, for me, it marks the end of winter and the begining of spring. It also means both boats are in tip-top condition as we’ve painted, stained or applied wood oil to every bit of both […]

It has been reported that Malcolm Young, the man who founded AC/DC with brother Angus has had a stroke and cannot play  music as he wants to. I have listened to this powerhouse of a band for years and loved them but back in the day it was just about impossible to ever see your […]

This wonderful, short film was sent to me by my good friend Michael, who couldn’t believe I’d never seen the film from which this clip was taken. Click HERE to view. I thought it was so good that I ought to share it with you. The music fits the antics exactly. It’s now springtime in […]

In all this appalling weather, as the Cobb is being constantly bombarded by extreme gales, some interesting shapes and images have appeared for mere seconds and then just as quickly faded away. Pink Floyd ‘appeared’ for a fleeting glimpse and luckily a friend was on hand with a camera to grab that special, split-second image. […]

This photo was taken at the height of the worst gales to hit Lyme Regis for many, many years. The date is February 5th 2014. In the picture there are three things that are different from the day before. Any ideas? Have a good look. The light on the end of the Cobb has gone […]

This painting was done by my artist wife Christine, who is better known for her birds of prey paintings. It was painted as a thank you to our good friend Michael who helped her recently. His photograph next to it inspired the painting.                   Photo by Michael […]

Harry May Boat Trips is ranked first in the Trip Advsior list of activities in Lyme Regis. Here’s a review just in from Lyme’s twin location, Bermuda. Reviewed 6 January 2014 We travelled to Lyme Regis from our home in Bermuda to see where Bermuda’s story started and what a truly spectacular visit we had. […]

The uncanny shape of a large white horse jumping over the Cobb Wall was captured by Richard Austin, Lyme’s renowned local photographer with a national reputation, on Friday 3rd January. The photo was picked up by several national newspapers including the Daily Mail and the Western Gazette. As we endure the worst series of winter […]