[Ice Cream Men Use Fisty Cuffs.]

From the article I don't think the boat vendors were involved. This looks like a land based turf war. I assume one of the regular fixed site vendors took unbrage

[Haven Bridge Out Of Action Again Due To Public Stupidity.]

2 hours ago, Vaughan said:

 

Oh God, the Rock Apes! 

PLEASE Vaughan  - I was a rigger. The pic is in my current guise of ATC SNCO - no one else wanted to do the gate and I figured I’d a ‘bit’ ’ of experience!

[Haven Bridge Out Of Action Again Due To Public Stupidity.]

Need some experienced 'gate guards'

 

[Haven Bridge Out Of Action Again Due To Public Stupidity.]

1 hour ago, marshman said:

But the individuals operating it do not want to face  abuse, and why should they?

Perhaps one way forward, at a cost, would be to reintroduce real gates, if possible, so it would  be easier to stop individuals approaching that area which the barriers " shut off" ? The lifts happen so rarely perhaps it could be a solution, at least in the short term, to have some greater security presence ,  when lifts are scheduled? 

This cannot be the only lift bridge in the country open to pedestrians as well - what do they do?

Watched a video of Tower Bridge - automatic gates

[Haven Bridge Out Of Action Again Due To Public Stupidity.]

I see the EDP have more detail on the background in todays edition

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24379741.norfolk-bridge-blockade-caused-rowdy-public-hurling-abuse/

[Haven Bridge Out Of Action Again Due To Public Stupidity.]

So let's see if I've got this right:

We now have a large 'barge' stuck up river wanting to get out to sea

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/24377698.boat-stuck-norfolk-broads-bridge-will-not-open/

as well as the business haemorrhaging money as not able to get boats out.

 

And Peel Ports want to charge for access out to sea IF we can get through............

 

[Useful Tip]

45 minutes ago, Smoggy said:

And patio magic is far cheaper than wet'n'forget for canvas canopies too.

It always helps when there's not a boat picture on the tin.

But carries warnings of its danger to aquatic life, so be careful

[Topside Leaks: Finding And Fixing]

Good luck - been trying several years to find mine ! Even built plasterscene dams and used food colouring to dye different areas of test water - and what emerged was clear !

[River Space On The Chet]

Just one thing nagging me with the talk of skimming the reeds etc, please remember some us sailing boats may draw quite a bit, and not have a lot of excess thrust under power may need to stay away a bit

And then there's trees............

[The Worst Noise ?]

Hmmm - maybe a bit of steel or one of those credit card multitools in the phone case so I could fish that in any future event

[The Worst Noise ?]

Tinkle, tinkle, splash. Or in the case Saturday, bump, thud, splash as my electric ( battery ) drill went over the side.

I was working on the boat at the mooring, and the battery had died, so I took it down to charge and must have rocked the boat. Couldn't find my recovery magnet, and the drill was mostly plastic / rubber cased. Ah well, it was getting old ( reasonable make though ), down to one battery - bite to bullet and off to Screwfix for a replacement.

Having got back, I finished the job, tidied away and then found the magnet. Had a poke around with the boat hook and felt an object - and a few goes latter including several 'ones that got away' manged to oh so gently lift if out with the magnet gripping the chuck jaws - about the only metal part.

Took it below, stripped it, dried it, rebuilt it ( those planetary gears with gear change are interesting ! )  - and hey presto, it lives ! The battery being off was probably the saving grace. So I now have a tatty and best drill

[Ageing ( And Boats )]

Not there yet, but can see it coming. One thing I enjoy even now is my model yacht, which lives on the real one. Some days I'll just go down and sail that, and it really is a great de-stress. Maybe something retiring sailors could consider ?

[A Lesson For All Of Us]

Yet when you see holiday makers, being let out off the back of a hireboat in a rubber ring, towed behind, then hauled in to swap passenger AND you call the hireyard to report it, only to be told they are not interested

Oh, and no bouyancy aids either

[Norwich Peregrines 2024]

3 hours ago, kpnut said:

I don’t like the look of what I’ve just seen on the webcam. Hope I’m very wrong. 

I think it was hiding

[The Pleasure Boat Inn.]

Crikey - know it well but too a few seconds to get my bearings in the shell

[Body Cams For Rangers?]

58 minutes ago, Vaughan said:

I take it that means me?  In which case, this is about the sharpest put-down I have had to face on this forum.

I have spoken in support of Paladin's concern that the rangers are being placed in an invidious position for which, with their actual lack of real authority, they are ill-equipped and exposed.

My experience is therefore practical and most relevant.  That of an Army officer with several years "assisting the civil power" in Belfast before being asked by Norfolk Police to join as a special.  Never mind.  It seems risk assessment is all, these days.  Until, as Paladin warns, a Ranger gets assaulted.

Meanwhile this a***h*** will leave the debate and go and tend his garden while the sun shines.

 

It's aimed at myself Vaughan !

Having recently been escorted out of a major supermarket for expressing an opinion, firmly, with no swearing.

[Body Cams For Rangers?]

Just one concern

 

 

 

[A Few Questions I've Been Wondering Before I Go...]

I draw 1m and unless I go near the island, can pretty much sail the whole Broad. I'd be wary of mooring in the centre above the island, as that is still in the navigation area and may cause comment.

Please remember to leave enough free space to swing a full circle off the mudweight so if the wind changes you dont hit anything / anyone ( me ?! )

[Are Sensationalised Social Media And Youtube Posts Damaging The Broads Tourism Industry?]

Personally, I've always found accidents fascinating. Loss of property, or even life, is tragic, but if you can set that aside the chain of events leading to the end result is often worthy of study.

There used to be a Flight Safety poster in the RAF - 'Learn from your mistakes, or better still learn from the mistakes of others'

[Sutton Protest.]

I miss the old boy and his greyhound. OK, only a summer live-aboard, but was to me a perfect example. Kept himself to himself, moved about, didn't leave a mess, and was pleasant to speak to if you took the time  ( Ex RAF copper too ..... ! )

What was his name ... ?

[Warning Capsized Boat On The Ant.]

You'll see me motor out to mudweight with them down, as single handed it's not possible to bring them in safely. Then up sails, fenders in and play. Reverse on completion of sail

[Non-slip Painting]

I love Kiwigrip - water based and easily coloured with dye. Goes on with a textured roller

[Anti Social Behaviour]

Has anyone raised this matter with Irstead PC ?

 

[DIY Anti Fouling - How Hard Can It Be ?]

48 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said:

Is that an 'S6' ?

I really wanted to hang onto mine but they (The RN) were most insistent I handed it back in when we said our goodbyes 

Griff

S10 - they did get one back which is all that was on my card.

 

[DIY Anti Fouling - How Hard Can It Be ?]

On 02/03/2024 at 17:31, addicted said:

Tony antifouled our boat  himself each year for many years until  he found an antifoul with  longer life and now  has it done every 3 years or so. Do exactly as  Smoggy says  and definitely wear a mask especially during the prep as it's reputed to be carcinogenic.

 

Carole

Some things didn't get returned when I left the RAF !