Boatingman

I have hired from Pacific Cruisers for many years and after the first couple never had a trial run. Richard always went through the boat in detail but waived the trial run. When we arrived in 2022 he apologised but stated we would have to have a full trial did to conditions imposed by his insurers. No problem to us. Similarly we had a trial run in 2023. They also insist on all crew wearing life jackets for the trial run. Back again in July this year when I am sure we will have a trial run again Ray

I see the EDP have it wrong again Their article shows a picture of the entrance to Bridgecraft not Horizon Ray

We had a trip round yesterday never seen the water levels so high in fifty years of visiting the broads Ray

Conway Bridge is in for its end of season maintenance See Bridgecraft Facebook page Ray

Just read Would recomend to all who love the broads Ray

My partner and I wish to do a river cruise next year that moors at Heidelberg. I have tried all the main operators but they seem to stop on the Rhine and coach you to Heidelberg. Any help would be appreciated Ray

I always slow down passing moored boats,kayaks and paddle boards You learn quickly on the canals not to speed If you do you you will soon get shouted at So it is natural for me to slow down

Certainly brings back memories Wonderful photograph

Wondeful memories Vaughan I meet Mr Gedge whilst in the shop one day

We do not seen to have mentioned Vaughan's yard at Womack Womack Cruisers or Womack Boats my memory fails me Their was a small shop and hard their before Vaughan took over I believe but not sure if was owned by someone called Gedge I am sure Vaughan will put my sketchy details right Ray

Jack Powles Wroxham Norfolk Broads Yacht Co Wroxham Loynes Wroxham Sabena Marine Wroxham Landamores Wroxham

Cobholm Boatyard Cobholm Great Yarmouth Clifford Allen Coltishall Belaugh Boats Belaugh

Ripplecraft were based at Somerleyton also Crown Cruisers St Olaves had Johnson's Yacht Station Beaver FleetBe Priory Craft castle Craft At Burgh Castle their was Breydon Marine and Birth Castle Yacht Station

Oulton Broad A D Truman Fowlers Little Shipa Hoseasons Newsons Knights Creek Hampton O Heft Leo Robinson

On the Waveney Rowan Craft Geldeston Poolcraft Beccles Herbert Freeman Beccles Cruiser Craft Beccles Astton Boats Beccles Hippersons Beccle Waveney Riiver Centre twice

Broom's have been running this day boat fleet for a couple of seasons now I have no knowledge of their range but like Ian I have not seen them South of Brundall.. I am not sure if Broom' stipulate they can only go to Norwich Ray

1964 for me Jack Powles Rippling Foam with my father and his brother in law mum hated boats only ever went twice. Next trip was 1966 Richardson's Broadsman with a family party My first trip as Skipper was Bell Boats Aquabell we learnt how not to cross Breydon on that trip treated it with great respect ever since I have at least for a week every year since cruised with Powles,Collins,Barnes,Summercraft many times,Ferry,Richardsons,Woods,Bell Boats,Brooms,Astons,Hippersons and for the last six years Pacific finished a week on Saturday on Pacific Oasis already booked for next year Ray

Hi Ree Welcome to the forum Broads tours at Wroxham have a fleet of trip boats at Wroxham offering tours from an hour upwards ideal to just get a taste of the broads. Ray

Hi Helen Snap we visited Stoke Bruerne Saturday and had lunch in the Boat always something going on lovely place to visit Ray

What about committee members who own private craft can they take part in the discussion if they are allowed then so should boatyard owners Ray

Colin is in his seventies and deserves a very well earned at least part retirement Ray

Friends of mine in Kent Have had there Mothers funeral postponed on Monday Local Crematorium is closed Ray

Congratulations Dave I am sure you will be a great custodian of this wonderful database that Craig created Ray

Thank You Peter

Can I suggest another thread iis started and this thread is left for Hi-Jinks