Boatingman

Iain is correct it was the The Horseshoes but many years ago it was incorporated into the Kings Head originally for functions then closed and boarded up Ray

Let's hope the Broadshaven as a permanent manager and staff and becomes again a focal point for the bridge area I have used the Falgate many times and hope that again it sees better times Ray

Work permitting I will be there Saturday Ray

Broads in the Summer with the odd winter trip cruise in the sun in the winter Suits me Ray

Well done to England victory gives everyone a lift Ray

From HM Coastguard report this seems a bit more than just the navigation issues as the police where involved Ray

Hi Labrador Hope you are right but England Cricket teams do have the ability to mess things up We should win but we do need those three wickets quickly I would not want to see England chasing a 150 plus total Ray

Hi Barry Thank you for photo of Rippling Foam she must have been nearly new at that time I believe she was built late forties. It is good to see some of the Star class surviving and in such good shape. Also information re Janca Thanks again Ray

Thanks Janet Anne I am hoping work permitting to come up for the event I think Missouri Star was the one that use to moor at Horning Ray

Like Janet Anne looking for Newsons Emerald does anyone know if any of Powles Foam or Star class boats are still around I have not seen any for many years There use to be Well kept Star class at the big house just before the Ferry Inn as you come out of Horning but I think that as now gone Ray

It seems we all have fond memories of the early craft we hired the original Broom and Porter and Haylett craft where great we hired from both many times then Summercraft always liked Gainsborough Girl hired her a few times recent years it has been Silverline and Swancraft to have maximum time down south Ray

Like many of you on the forum I have hired craft on the Broads for many years but my favourite as always been the the first boat we hired Rippling Foam from Jack Powles the holiday on her resulted in my love of the Broads which as never dwindled always feel happy when on the broads Ray

I agree with the majority Potter Heigham is a nice stop but it really does need a well run good quality pub selling good beer and food. if that happened other businesses would benefit because there would be a focal point. Like many have said years ago Lathams was just that but not now Improvements have been made by HW on there site but that is only really a draw for boat hire which again would benefit if the Broadshaven was open and providing that focal point Ray

good luck with this new venture hope we will see a fleet of them soon Ray

The pilot mooring at Wroxham gets like this some days see thead running at moment Ray

Iain If I had the cash I would love to try but unless I win euro millions it will not happen Ray

Sorry to hear that hope all ok Ray

Hi Lincan Like you we use to stop there it was easier but I think like you say it would cost a fortune to upgrade now there is a good bus service and am sure if open taxis would also be avaliable but I do not think it will happen Ray

So sad No age these days Ray

Fair point Andy I would certainly be disappointed if had booked off web site and what I got was not to that standard a few words under the pictures would solve the problem and anyone booking could then check what the differances are Ray

I agree with you Iain Keys would be a better site but would need big money spent to sort it out dredging as you say plus everything else to make it work Ray

Good luck and best wishes to both old and new owners running any buisness is tough these days Ray

Hi Vet Chugger your crossing is very similar to ours except we crossed from Yarmouth the boat was Bell Boats old Auqubell also a wooden hull certainly an interesting crossing Ray

Hi John Fully agree with your comment Norfolk's economy needs all the Holiday makers it can get In this difficult time Ray

Hi Geoff Yes like many years ago had a problem read the tides wrong and had a relay rough crossing high water and strong South westerly lost all deck gear and a few cups as well This was nearly 40 years ago and always treated Breydon with great respect since Ray