Mark

Gramps , you will be perfectly alright, the water is still nominally running out from the Bure for at least 30 minutes after slack so with two to two and a half hours cruise you,ll be fine either way

Fully agree with you: A bit of colour adds to the visual experience as well as marking out a boat from others of its class but with a different fleet

Similar in style to Silver/Gold/Platinum Emblem. Not pleasing to look at, but then again if you are a hirer out for a few days once a year as has been said you are more likely to sacrifice looks for tech/comfort . The salient point for the yard (if true) was the report that advance bookings for 2016 are 60% up on same time as those for 2015 . As to selling in future, that's a very good point, however if after a couple of decades of hire useage and more and more of this style appearing due to "demand" they may be seen as "the norm" by some of the next gen of hirers who demand comfort and will perhaps be inoculated to the look when they decide to buy shares in a boat or buy outright as they get older/can afford it ? Those produced by the likes of for eg Ricos and more pleasing to look at would simply attract a premium

Indeed, panting does not always have to mean that a dog is in distress. Alternatively of course and dependent on the circumstances involved it could however mean just that. In meantime and as the issue is one of dogs being left in hot cars and what to do , then the below copy and paste from the RSPCA site gives some clear advice and guidance , as well as answering some of the questions raised. Hope that this is useful and the full link also below http://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/dogsinhotcars Dogs die in hot cars Never leave your dog alone in a car on a warm day. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, dial 999. Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car on a warm day if the windows are left open or they’re parked in the shade, but the truth is, it’s still a very dangerous situation for the dog. A car can become as hot as an oven very quickly, even when it doesn’t feel that warm. When it’s 22 degrees, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour. What to do if you see a dog in a car on a warm dayIn an emergency, we may not be able to attend quickly enough, and with no powers of entry, we’d need police assistance at such an incident. Don’t be afraid to dial 999, the police will inform us if animal welfare assistance is required. Help a dog in a hot carEstablish the animal's health/condition. If they're displaying any signs of heatstroke dial 999 Immediately. If the situation becomes critical for the dog and the police are too far away/unable to attend, many people’s instinct will be to break into the car to free the dog. If you decide to do this, please be aware that without proper justification, this could be classed as criminal damage and, potentially, you may need to defend your actions in court. Make sure you tell the police what you intend to do, why, and take images/footage of the dog and the names and numbers of witnesses to the incident. The law states that you have a lawful excuse to commit damage if you believe that the owner of the property that you damage would consent to the damage if they knew the circumstances (section 5(2)(a) Criminal Damage Act 1971).

Thanks JM. That gives me a better clarity on why they can charge etc despite all the on going query around the subject. It's good to debate to get understanding. Now lets hope the whole section stays open ..

Ok , so we the above appears to confirm that the shop does own some of the moorings however not all of them, ie section 1. Section 2: Claimed by the Shop owners but under question by some, so still open to debate on here at least, however nevertheless the shop are charging for the use thereof... Section 3 Does anyone know of the temple planners intentions for this section of mooring, however in meantime if it is within their planning application then what justification does the Shop have for continuing to charge and if they claim to own this section would they not be able to offer proof (or not as the case may be) if challenged and hence put any dispute to bed ? All in all a confusing situation for something that I had previously considered pretty clear cut and had no issue handing over my fee . perhaps the BA could make a statement of clarity for users ?

Just on the point of the moorings. When we were on these at the mill in June we had breakfast at the Mill shop and we were talking the to the owners and the matter of the temple application etc came up along with their own time and experiences since coming to Stracey mill many years ago - they were looking to move on . During the course of the conversation it became apparent that they owned the moorings so I assume they only once they had sold up would the moorings come under question and even then the new owners would then have them?.

However on their website it does still show as available and at £423 for two nights, three days . So maybe worth a call ?

The Bins were removed earlier this year and were certainly not there when we moored there in mid June. Have heard reports of rubbish being dumped there but that does not mean it always comes from the boaters as others had also been known to make use of the bins when they were there. When we were there we did not seen any rubbish dumped, but if the bins are not replaced then like many other areas where they have been removed rubbish will likely and unfortunately be left by some. I do however hope these rumours prove to be untrue or that a more sensible solution can be found

I loved the calm " To port, to port" followed afterwards by the "ok to star board to star board" that then escalated to a sing song version as they went through . Certainly calmer than I could have managed if I were guiding. Well done

It all gets helped along with the amount of pictures that appear so quickly afterwards as well and as Matt says Social media makes it immediate and current and the knowledge more wide spread than it otherwise would be.

Only if no one gets stuck under the bridge and closes the river again ! Saw your Ranworth pics earlier in the week did you go back back again then ? Janet saw the comments with the inflatable and so came up with another reason why I should not be allowed one,. thanks Enjoy the last night

Too much info John What you need is an empty wine bottle that you can re lid once nature has called, just don't leave it where someone may mistake it for an interesting White !

Good to see folk appreciating the glories of the South

Matt, and yes looks very unusable at the moment. Did you take the lunch time Midday crossing on Sunday then ? We did wonder when we were there if we would see you cruise in on the Saturday to overnight. Enjoy your week and hope you get some decent Weather

Orca is right Jim, its around three and a half hours from Ant mouth alone to Great Yarmouth, so even with the tides assistance you wont get there from Ranworth until around 08:40 to 09:00 and with that air draft you risk getting there and having to turn and moor up. There is also a fair possibility that you may not even be able to get onto Ranworth on the day as its nearly always busy (Unless you have booked onto the Island) so unless you have to be at Ranworth then if you can you are better off as suggested getting down closer to GtY . See how Acle is on the way down, you can moor at Horizons mooring as on hire boat and have the bridge Inn , or continue on to Stokesby. There are less moorings there but is a little closer and also has a pub. Final option is Stracy and the closest of all has a shop but no pub

Would be interesting to know what has prompted a conscious effort for him to refer to them as Lakes ? Does he have an ambition for his organisation to hence forth be known as the Lakes authority or the NLA ?

As Robin has stated the point is to get people to think more and to make them aware. Simplification of signs, placed sufficiently frequently for major issues, and well in advance using pictures where possible (speak more than a thousand words etc etc) does that. If the Hire yards could buy into this concept and they saw a little less cost involved in damage/recovery/ possible lost holiday of next hire group I am sure that this could quickly pay for itself once set up. Equally so any potential new hirers might be less put off by all the negative coverage generated each time .

Many thanks both, I must admit that my own feeling was that I would not see it open this year, and will await announcement in due course

That's even better than the Berney as you are then on the right River for the next day

Indeed there will always be "someone" for various reasons valid or otherwise who would not be deterred, however if the signs were placed on alternate markers as per Robins comment then people would have numerous and adequate warnings / info and then be able to act accordingly. This is I feel would sort out the majority

Hi Slack water on the Monday is, as you say, at 05:36. The flooding tide is not normally an issue for around 30 to 45 minutes or so afterwards as complete drainage of the tide from the Bure is later than from the Waveney into Breydon . Sunrise is at 06:51 so you would struggle to get there for 07:30. Assuming however that you did, then you would have left Stracey at around 06:15 or so and have the draining water with you for part of the way. Bure mouth is your issue and its not the most pleasant of experience when in flood as even at full throttle you do not feel you are making much head way (but you are) and if wind against you then perhaps not to be recommended unless you feel confident. I would suggest that you check with the yacht station (01493 842794) or the Harbour Master (01493 335502) the day before and take their advice as to actual expected up to date conditions and timings. Returning on Wed, St Olaves to Gt Y is nearly two hours cruising (although could likely get this down to 90 mins with ebbing tide/wind etc) and sunrise is at 06:54 so you are likely to be on Breydon around 08:30. Even with the tide against you, its not such an issue as you come over Breydon as it is at Bure mouth (unless the wind is also against you and then its uncomfortable) This is because its a much wider expanse to flood into and therefore the flood is not so concentrated. Just be careful as you turn at the yellow post and you will then have the Tide push you all the way up the Bure. One other thought for you however. You could take the Sunday slack at 17:14 or even a bit earlier and then moor up at the Berney arms which is some 45 mins cruising from Gt Y. Sunset is not until 18:41 so plenty of time Just check your lines during the night as the tide comes in and High Water is around 11:00 ish that night. You could always use it or for the return crossing as well NB there are Spring tides on the Thursday so things may be a little more extreme so again suggest you use the Yacht Station/ Harbour master for their advice which is always the most up to date

Given the potential language issue maybe it would be easier to have a couple of large picture signs on the Bure approach to Gt Yarmouth simply showing a Cruiser in a circle with a red line through it for a left turn and a green one showing a right turn. Same principle could also apply for coming over Breydon

I know this has come up before, but does anyone know the confirmed situation with the Nelson as hear so may different versions. We were in Reedham on Saturday and before stopping at the Ship, asked the Ranger, who said it was currently being re wired and he thought 3 months or so still to go..

If you are moored on the Herbert woods side, go left as you come out of the car park ie don't go over the bridge. Its then about a ten minute walk straight ahead on Bridge road and going past the caravan park on your left, and then Potter Heigham stores shortly before you get there. Of course if you are moored opp Herbert Woods on the 24 hr moorings then just cross the Bridge and continue per above. Not been in myself for many years so cant advise re the food.