Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O

[BroadAmbition]

NavPlan sorted for this coming Thursday evening.  Hopefully departing Wet-Shed at 2200, straight into a Night Nav stopping at Stracey Arms.  Sail at 0445, through GYA and onto Oulton Broad.  Should be there at around 0930 Saturday morning.  A visit to Beccles and Geldestone is most definitely on the cards some time too.  Plan to be back in wet shed by Monday late afternoon

Griff

[tjg1677]

Bon voyage Griff. We are at Stacy arms now, moored for the night. Guess you will not be down here till about 0100 so probably won't see you but have a safe trip.

Trev

[BroadAmbition]

Morning. Departed wet shed late at 2315. Concentration levels to the max as proper river mist all the way to Thurne Mouth. Where it eventually cleared, it was that bad in some reaches I considered putting up a few times. Alongside Stracey Arms for 0200. Sailed at 0500, mist is away. Absolutely cracking morning to be underway. Already had a mug of rum with a splash of coffee in it. 70's CD on rest of crew in bed. I'm rocking and grinning like a Cheshire. Care to join me?

Griff

[grendel]

Early morning cruises are the best (especially that coffee )

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[riyadhcrew]

You're not hanging around Griff. Nice work out for BA.

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[ChrisB]

I recon you have blown the cobwebs out your stack! Sometimes it is nice to get a real move on.

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Arrived safe at 0840.  Still tired 

Griff

 

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[Bedslad]

Great read guys, thanks oh and enjoy as I'm sure you will

[BroadAmbition]

Now at The Commodore 

Griff

[ScrumpyCheddar]

Oulton is one of my best places there Griff.... have a few for me... have a good time...

[BroadAmbition]

Underway from Oulton Broad at 0800. The sun is strong again 25c at 0845. Bound for Geldeston Locks Inn. Past a cute woody. Mr T on the helm

Griff

 

[BroadAmbition]

Through Beccles old road bridge. Gloriously sunny. 22c

Griff

 

[deebee29]

Griff

I think you may be breaking forum rules by mentioning (not to mention posting pictures) of that place through Beccles Bridge shhhhh! 

looks like you're having a brilliant trip & the weather's stunning

[BroadAmbition]

We are at 'That Place'   Got to pace ourselves now

Griff

 

[BroadAmbition]

Spent last night here at Beccles. Met 'Quo Vardi' who gave me yet another drink, as if I haven't had enough! Today's destination is Acle via a DTS somewhere or other. I'd like to call in at Berney Arms too for a look see. 1000 and it's 22c and climbing. Glad we have a breeze. We'll be underway as soon as the galley staff get back from the shops

Griff

 

[LondonRascal]

Looking great

[BroadAmbition]

Over Breydon now Acle this evening

Griff

[BroadAmbition]

We made Acle about 2030 but not one available mooring to be seen so no choice but to press on. Thurne Dyke same story as was Womack Dyke, island and the whole of the Staithe. Fortunately a friend who has a riverside property near to the Staithe saved the day and we are safely on his waterfront garden. It seems to have been a long day with lots of sun, as I write this, (2330) all the crew are turned in, even Macie is spark out. 

May try for a lunchtime spot at Malthouse tomorrow before meandering up the Ant and back to base

Griff

[ChrisB]

It does not surprise me Griff with the number of boaters taking advantage of the long weekend, half term and summer weather.

Yesterday morning I called in at Broadsedge to put a couple of bits of kit on the boat. I have never seen it so busy, so many vacated berths and so many cars, they were even parked on the hallowed turf!!!!.

I suppose being calm the easiest option is the mud weight. Even 72 hours on a boat won't kill you. However if you have a dog with you it is a different story. Youngsters also need to use a bit of energy if family harmony is to prevail.

Personally I think some seasonal pontoon berths could ease the situation. I know hirers can use other hirers facitities but waking up in a boatyard is not really what a Broads holiday is all about.

Sounds like you have had a great break anyway.

Regards, Chris.