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Aldeby moorings are £5 and well worth it IMO. Nice walks around the fishing lakes.

I couldn’t agree more. I have said in the past that those of us who don’t live in the area rely on those who do to keep us all appraised of developments (or lack of). If that means raising contentious issues on here from time to time, so be it.

I have a copy of Hamilton’s dated 1978. It refers to a ‘narrow dike alongside Eastick’s boatyard leading to a small public mooring at the top end from which Acle village can be reached. The dike is a public right of way but the right bank going up is private being part of the boatyard, the left bank is public.’ No mention of a public staithe.

Storm in a mug that, those guys should be reinstated immediately and the lady from the rnli given a good talking to.

from me too. Where do you keep Carol Ann?

I hate to see members depart, for any reason, but to know someone has complained to admin is very sad. I haven’t seen anything to warrant a complaint so I don’t understand why you haven’t stood your corner. Maybe I missed something. Anyways, perhaps in the future you will feel like posting again - I hope so.

Ricardo is absolutely spot on, the signs do say ‘no access’ and I believe the moorings are actually fenced off now. I think, from memory, the signs say something about using the Somerleyton moorings for access to the village.

from me too. Do you have your favourite places on the Broads?

There certainly used to be access to the Mill etc from the moorings but, as has been said, the land is now very clearly marked as private. It is a great shame as the walks from the moorings were good. I suppose it is now a case of do it at your peril! Do estate wardens or whatever they are called carry shotguns I wonder?

The other place, as you call it, seems very quiet and not interested in much at present. Our moderators are much more on the ball and I think would very quickly put a stop to any shenanigans. I know I said someone would be bound to throw a spanner in the works but I sincerely hope that could be avoided.

That’s a very sad prophecy. And now I don’t know what to add to that as I know that with the best will in the world there will always be someone who throws a spanner in the works!! And all contained in Pete Goodrum’s book which was written in 2014.

Started the peat diggings which eventually became our Broads!!

My apologies Minifer, I noted you mentioned the medieval peat diggings so thought maybe you missed my bit about the Romans who started it all! The history of the Broads is fascinating and Timbo’s post is brilliant. The question is now, where do we go from here? There is no doubt that this forum has many, many members interested in this topic. It is a great shame that JP doesn’t involve himself with this forum; would other members want that?

Minifer - see my post above!

That sounds too ‘budget’ end for Robin I think!

Robin - I did wonder how long it would be before you gave up your day job! Happy ‘retirement’ to you. You will be able to fully indulge your boating desires whatever form they may take. Good luck in whatever you do.

Not really very helpful to have no istructions provided for the controls, no doubt you will be having words with the boatyard Hylander. Well, in this instance as in so many, the NBN has come up trumps. I wonder if it will start a trend - we may need to set up a ‘Quick help’ section!

This might be a good time to mention a publication that explains so much - ‘Norfolk Broads - the Biography’ by Pete Goodrum. Well worth a read. It says in an 1830 ‘Vocabulary of East Anglia’ a definition for Broad is “a lake formed by the expansion of a river in a flat country; as Braydon Broad between Norwich and Yarmouth”. The book reads chronologically and reminds us that the Romans first started the peat diggings. I know this book has been mentioned before, for anybody interested in the deeper history of the Broads, it’s a must have.

You did, I don’t recall the term watersports being used before. If however you are referring to the use of canoes, kayaks etc etc, I believe they are the ideal way to get folk away from the busy rivers and enjoying the true peace and tranquility of the Broads with wildlife, flora and fauna aplenty. If the idea is to educate, on the water has to be better than by the water. Both would be ideal. Just what is wrong with members freely expressing their opinions? As far as I can see there are many different views on both this competition and what we would like to see at Acle. That was the idea of the topic I believe.

And as you get older the creature comforts become more and more appealing! Maybe a mobo with a yacht on the side?

Maybe there will come a time when you will be able to revert to yachts and teach the young ones to sail. Nothing like being able to enjoy the best of both worlds.

I think there may be a strong possibility that anyone else would be refused planning permission. I may be quite wrong but.................

Exactly and a lot of people agree with that. I sometimes think that some posts are not read properly or just part taken notice of - the part that suits.

That sounds great and anybody moored nearby would have a prime position. Not that there is much mooring in close proximity! However, sound carries well across water and would possibly be heard at Salhouse too, albeit not quite as loud. Be nice to moor on the broad and wine and dine with a band laid on.

JM I wish you would stop sitting on the fence and then tell us what you really think! Seriously though, it is useful to be reminded of the crazy money that has been unsuccessfully spent over the years. But we must also remember the good works the BA do and hope that common sense will eventually prevail, whatever that may be. I do agree that Acle doesn’t seem to be the most ideal place for a visitor/educational centre. Something like the BA kiosk at Whitlingham with a cafe and shop would be quite sufficient. If you want to educate visitors and school parties about the Broads, imho it needs to be where you can hire out canoes, kayaks, rowing boats and do tours on electric boats up dykes and rivers etc inaccessible to anything larger. All supplemented/complemented by indoor visual and audible aids. Acle is definitely not that sort of place.