Boatingman

BA had a Information Center at the Quay for many years which they closed due to lack of support Whilst I think it is a good idea why close then re-open Ray

Welcome Ben we have a member on here who owns a Topliner who I am sure will supply information you need there is one for sale on Norfolk Boat Sales around your budget finally marinas allow staying on a boat but not permanently Ray

A week on the Fens in May and like Neil a week on Pacific Oasis but in June To keep my partner happy cottages stays in Lymington Durham and Torquay Ray

Good one MM☺☺

Auction House East Anglia on behalf of the executors

I believe it is the estate of Langford Jilings

Due to legal issues it was withdrawn from the July auction It is supposedly entered in the next auction in September

Hi Andy My partner and I had a week on Sunshine in June she is a lovely boat handles well and no issues Richard and Fiona are passionate about there fleet and lovely people. We tried to rehire for June 2022 but it was already booked instead we are on the boat the have just purchased Bella which is similar but the Toilet and bedroom positions are reversed there is a thread on here re this boat Hope that helps Ray

Yes it is Bella Boo I have it booked for June next year I believe unless they change there mind it will be called Pacific Bella

Hi Captain We had Sunshine for a week in June lovely craft and you are right Richard and Fiona do go the extra mile. We have there New boat booked for next June , cannot wait Ray

There are two of three visitor moorings on the right bank of the cut heading towards Rowan craft I think there are a couple of rings but mainly you will need pins At the Locks there are 24 hour BA moorings for about five boats they can get busy at times You use to be able to moor on the field opposite the Locks but not sure if you can now Ray

Perhaps Tom from BA can clarify As you say they looked in good condition

Cruising past the BA yard at Thorpe last Thursday I noticed that about half way along the yard they have a newly fenced and gated area Inside the area are about 6 GRP boats and a couple of narrowboats all with some staging round them,they appear to be being worked on Have BA leased part of the yard or is this a new venture for them!! Ray

Sorry spelling mistake now corrected

Christopher Cockerel owned Ripplecraft at Somerleyton and it is highly likely your parents started from there It is still a boatyard but no longer hires craft Ray

If funding is needed to keep the database going I am more than willing to contribute It is such a valuable resource and it would be a real loss if it is not continued Ray

Yes just to be on the broads

Peter You should be commended for your sensible and realistic approach to your situation Ray

Carole Thank you for uploading What a lovely film Happy New year Ray

Well said Vaughan I live in Hythe and this happens on average two or three times a year nothing new causes are usually bad weather or strikes in France On Monday night I drove the M20 from Ashford to Maidstone work re later Coast bound carriageway all closed not a lorry in sight the new roll out barrier designed to allow two way traffic on the motorway costing millions not being used police stopping all traffic at Junction 8 sending lorries to motorway and cars down the old A20 causing chaos why spend millions on a barrier and not use it also one of the photographs showing lorries stacking is four years old all propaganda Ray

Hi how Saw you pass through Reedham looking good Have a great break Ray

What sort of area is needed to store them Ray

This sort of sensational reporting does nothing for the Broads tourism industry, readers will form an opinion that all the broads are choke full of boats and think that's not for us. I visit Reedham on average once every ten days summer and winter and forty years have never seen anything like that photograph if you visited half an hour before or half an hour after all would have been calm Yes the tide does run fast through Reedham but with care and attention it is not a problem just think and act safely Ray i

Absolutely superb Ray

I am sure Vaughan will help he used to run this boatyard