Simon

Had an email from them saying their kiosk is closed until 4th Jan.

Interesting to read this from the government today saying we can go boating. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation/guidance-for-the-public-on-the-phased-return-of-outdoor-sport-and-recreation "All forms of water sports practised on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately owned motorised craft (in line with the guidance issued by the relevant navigation authority) are allowed provided that the guidance on social distancing is observed. You are allowed to visit venues like a sailing club to exercise. You should only do so alone or with 5 other people as long as you follow social distancing guidelines. You should check ahead to ensure that these facilities are open and prepared to receive visitors." And the RYA has today received confirmation from Sport England that boating is permitted. (from the RYA facebook page) "Sport England has today confirmed that boaters in England can continue to exercise on the waterways during the current lockdown, so long as you’re doing so: 🛶 on your own 🚤 with the people you live with (your household) ⛵ with your support bubble 🚣‍♀️ on your own and with one person from another household – this could be a coach for 1:1 coaching."

I'm not condoning creating excessive wash but i didn't think it applied to cruisers ect. I always under the assumption the wash height bylaw refers to light sports vessels (under 13m2) towing a skier. 12inches wash height is were the wash hits the bank.

Thankfully high air draft boats are to get a discount on their river toll due to restricted access to the river network. Im just holding my breath now till the refund comes through.

Steve, how did you find the price of the diesel?

We moved from Burton Waters to Brooms about a year and a half ago, S34 airdraft and limited time meant we got tied of the run to the White Horse. Brooms definitely aint no BW but it does have its charm, its about the same price as BW. Plenty of river bank and pub moorings with an hour or two. Also they are floating pontoons which when living a good distance away, Grantham in ourcase gives greater peace of mind. For us A47 / A17 Brundall is an easy drive, bit further for you but we usually do it in 2hours. Friday night drive down after work and a steak pie in the Yare is great, time warp pub but very popular.

Its good to hear of southern broads investment, I just hope we dont loose visitor moorings to make way for a hire boat fleet, really enjoy visiting WRC.

Hi Michelle For us owning gives us the ability to spend time on board when we want, if its raining all weekend we can stay at home and not feel we have to go to the boat. However as im sure you will be aware this comes at a price, how much of a price does depend to some degree on the size and type of boat and your ability to carry out maintenance. One major thing that is perhaps overlooked is worrying about your boat, bad weather, high / low spring tides ect. when your sat at home miles away.

Same here, tip in cash, Gets my back up when a tip is automaticly added aka a "service charge" . I wonder were that goes.

I do enjoy your write ups Jayfire, and your photos really seem to capture the magic of the broads.

I Moor in Brooms, not the prettiest marina but does have floating pontoons which does make life easier, Cost wise i thought was inline with the others we looked at

Are you the type to jump on board and get cruising or do you like to stay in the marina, What about getting to the marina by car, distance to travel is it a factor for you.

Hi Norfolk Spirit and thanks again for taking my rope at Oulton Broad last Saturday. You left shortly after i arrived but i wanted to say how stunning your 37 looked.

I thought that was an a boat / ship tracking app, AIS i guess, but im not 100% sure.

Great banter, made me laugh.