Wussername

An absolutely delightful tale. Simply, wonderful. I enjoyed it immensely. It captured everything that we all hope for our expectations of a holiday "on the river". Andrew

I really cannot see the purpose of this whole topic. Now we have Facebook in the mix. Andrew

Dear worried from Norfolk. Your crew should not confuse the contents with port. If they are my advice is to see a doctor. Andrew

Hypothetically I hope. Some of us are getting on a bit and have a propensity to wander off the deck. Andrew

A forum is a living entity you know. It has feelings. I am sure that sometimes it feels hurt, bewildered and confused? One, just one positive comment would be good and would certainly restore my faith in what has undoubtedly been a choppy old couple of weeks. Andrew

Pay attention. Norwich Gin. Awarded the best London Gin in the UK. Wait for it: Awarded the best London Gin in the world. Where from Norwich, Bullard's Brewery. Best with Fever Tree tonic. You will think that an angel has tinkled on your tonsils. Only for most discerning connoisseur. For the rest like giving a cow a strawberry. Andrew

Can I sign a waiver as well please. Just in case it is held that an incident with my cruiser was deemed to be caused by my negligence or inexperience. Andrew

Got it in one. The very crux of the matter. Andrew

I agree. Andrew

John. I look at other forums. Other Norfolk Broads forums. Sadly stagnant waters. Here there is a vibrance, a sence of purpose a sence of individual perception of current and past events. All pursued with passion. Personal attacks, where? It would not be tolerated. Please give an example. I honestly cannot think of any individual on this forum I would not moor against. Please, please, do not undermine, without justification the standing and position which this forum holds within our Broadland community. Andrew

Bobdog, JohnK. I am so sad that you both think so badly of us. Andrew

I am sorry Bobdog but I do not recognise any of your critical and decisive comments whatsoever with regard to the reasoned, knowledgeable and sincere comments made by JM and others which to my mind demonstrates a recognised and understanding evaluation of the situation. Without malice or personal vilification of the organiser. Simply a genuine concern. An important concern. Understood by many on our waterways. I personally wish Mel ever success with her venture, a lady well respected within her community, a lady who has achieved remarkable success within her sport. But, with respect not on the Waveney, an area, a venue, ill suited on so many levels with regard to her ambition by those who live, work and know these waters so well.

Perhaps the organisers and participants are their customers camping, moored, staying in rooms and yurts etc. Not a niggle for me though if they are or not. Down to WRC I suppose. Andrew

Two years ago it was closed for a duck race for a couple of hours, may be longer . Boats were not allowed to go down river from the yacht basin. Andrew

You sing it and I'll hum it.

Boating?

May I counter your reply Smellyloo that to the best of my knowledge the Mersey does not attract thousands of holiday makers, young and old, throughout the year. Andrew

Has anybody mentioned the obvious message which will be given that if it is OK to swim in the Waveney then surely it is OK to swim in the Bure, the Ant and what about a nice dip in the Yare. Andrew

Public and free. Holds about 15 vehicles at a guess. So if the weather is good gets full fairly early Andrew.

Sadly you will have to be satisfied with my last contribution on this matter. It is neither fishing or mending nets. I'm off to bed. I shall wind the cat up and put the clock out. Tootle pip!

I think that I might be able to detail the training and evaluation that is required. There would be little cost to the boatyard. There would be no test or evaluation other than that which already exists. Not sure about the bad bit though! Don't understand that. Andrew

Are you on the right thread old chap? May I refer you to: I would like to refer to a post made by JohnK on Feb 12th: I wonder if it’s partly down to the indemnity insurance of the boat yard. Since we seem do have now adopted US litigation laws could someone who had an accident sue the boatyard because they hired a boat to an unsuitable party? What is an unsuitable party? Someone with mobility issues, someone who is considered not old enough – a minor? Someone on their own, a solo helm, who, challenged by weather and tidal conditions is unable to handle a given situation. Finally a party who had been given insufficient instruction from a boatyard who employed an individual who was unable to offer a suitable or meaningful introduction as to the basic skills and methods required. Andrew

The requirements of an audit trail might well be seen to be important in a court of law where a duty of care needs to be established or that a company has not only been seen to have taken reasonable care but has taken reasonable care.

As far as I am aware nobody has stated that there should be a test. Just an audit trail of experience. Andrew

Please do not worry. during the years 1993 to 2016 there were 20 reported Burns/Scalds. This equals 0.83 incidents per year. Annual Marine Incident Statistics 19th May 2017. Andrew