Boatingman

Dave You are correct it is not The Broads Authorities responsibility to deal with waste but it is the responsibility of the Local Authorities to deal with it. Most of the waste generated from Boats on the Broads is from goods purchased from buisness and shops in the broads area therefore the local authority in that area should deal with it Most hire yards have waste bins in there yard for which they pay for disposal why then should they pay more also remember they pay additional licensing fees for there craft anyway Ray

Holidaymakers like myself bring a lot of revenue to the area holidaymakers stop coming revenue goes down Boatyards and Shops close revenue goes down I live near Folkestone in Kent exactly what as happened there Ray

Hi Barry Thanks that brings back memories she was a great boat you needed three hands when coming into moor, motor bike style throttle and direct gear Those days toilets discharged into river and ice box not fridge collected freezer blocks on exchange from riverside stores Ray

Hi Yes remember them in1964 when I first holidayed on the Broads on Jack Powles Rippling Foam Ray

It was Fair Executive moored at Beccles this evening Fair Statesman was at Rockland Stathe lite up with Christmas Lights Went back from Oulton to Wroxham have to go indirect route to check my favourite mooring at Rockland Ray

Hi Steve I will second your comments walked around Hythe with dog today unbelievable weather for time of year Ray

Very sad He was life vice - president of Folkestone Invicta FC who held a minute's appluise for him at the start of there match today Ray

Welcome to the friendly forum looks a great boat Ray

Wroxham boats being based on the River Bure used the prefix B Ray

Hi Alan thank you for reply I will watch for that in future They are both Martham Boat Co yachts from there hire fleet on there moorings yesterday Ray

Hi Alan Is this what happened to me last night Ray

Pearl of light went upstream past Reedham Ferry this morning there where a few Herbert Woods boats out today but not much else I had a drive round Ranworth Wroxham Horning Ray

BA will never let planning go it is there way of control Ray

Welcome from me to Robin Ray

Well done To win two awards is a special achievement Ray

Hi Alan Does not seem to work on my ipad but that may be me Ray

Hi Les welcome from me as well hope the fishing goes ok Irstead is a nice place Ray

Summercraft may not start hiring until 19th March one week before easter Richardsons Woods or Martham will be your best bet pent of choice depending on your budget and they are ok on most craft with just male crew Ray

Hi Kris welcome from me also, good luck with your venture at Wayford will visit shortly Ray

Well said Gracie We are the friendly forum With you and Janet Ann after him Iain has no chance Ray

Hi Eric My now ex-wife had cataract operations on both eyes and was told as I assume you have been to have them done one at time not both together She had no problems with one eye at all and some minor iritation in the other for about ten days It improved her sight tremendously Hope that helps a little Ray

Hi Iain Thank you for your reply I know it is a long drive for you might be another option would be to have a couple of stops each way and a bit less time in Norfolk at least that way you get to see The Broads There is no way you are leaving the forum Gracie will not allow it, come to that none of us will Regards Ray

Iain I am sure it was very difficult for you to leave but for your health you made the right choice I know from your posts how much you think of the Broads and the memories of your many Holidays Knowing you I am sure you will find away to get there Is the train an option down to London then to Norwich From the Railway Station there are many options to Boats Hotels or Cottages Best Regards Ray

Hi Carol Great video like Peter I remember York Rose in my early broads days It cut a very modern look According to Craigs list Little Ships sold it in 1973 to Bell Marine nothing after that Ray