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Because he was carrying the 'rifle' at the time. I have no idea what it actually was as I wouldn't know a Winchester from an AK47 or whatever it is!!

What is wrong with a hirer flying a red ensign? I ask this in all sincerity as I don't understand why it should be a problem.

When we were moored at Somerleyton in July, there was a lot of shooting over at the house on the opposite bank. There was a chap walking around with a rifle at the time, presumably taking pot shots at wildlife. It was a bit worrying so close to public moorings but I could not see where he was actually shooting from.

We moored at Berney Mill on Monday evening, it was very quiet with only a couple of other boats on the BA moorings. About 6pm a Richardson's boat moored on the cafe moorings, they left again within about a half hour and headed upstream in a bit of a rush. We can only speculate why this was. (I did see signs of life at the cafe building.)

North March/April and late October/November, the rest of the time south. Simples! (But only possible if you are retired of course.)

Apart from when you are wearing them of course!

According to FB the cafe venture was unsuccessful for various reasons. Certainly nothing going on there now, it's as dead as a dodo.

There is a boat that appears on the BB webcam which has a few fenders, I bet he doesn't bring his up when cruising. By the time he had them all stored, it would be time to drop them all in again!! Personally I think life is too short to be too fanatical about fenders, ropes and the like. It is a holiday after all. As long as things are safe and stowed properly, just enjoy the water.

from me too. For true R & R you sure can't beat the Broads.

Try mooring at Cantley or Hardley Mill/Cross on a Friday late afternoon and evening. You will see many large (and some not so large) boats heading downstream usually at a fair rate of knots creating a fair amount of wash. Some of them are courteous and slow for moored boats but not many. Sunday pm most of them trundle back upstream again.

Doesn't the beer run out of the holes? Does sound a marvellous idea though, I do like beer but can't drink too much of it. To be able to 'sample' 3 is the answer. Off to the White Horse soon then...........

No hanging around for the Wroxham bridge pilot in those days!

I think the radar speed check sign is probably the one at Irstead. As has been suggested before, pointing a hair dryer or spotlight at an oncoming speeding boat usually has a rather good effect. Shouting doesn't do very much as the helmsman is usually in his/her own little world and probably can't hear above the engine noise in a lot of cases. If they do hear, they either wave or do something with their fingers which I don't understand!

September weather is going to be great, I just know it is............

Dave, for a start I would recommend contacting the Broads Authority for any information they may have. We did this when we bought our boat and they were very helpful and gave us the entire history as the boat was built for the Broads. Good luck with your search.

" (the bottle of local cider left by the boatyard hadn't gone unnoticed either )" I'll bet it didn't go untouched though! More please........

No 2. Coltishall Common to any pub/bar in Great Yarmouth. Well you didn't specify the nearest pub or bar!

You mean the speeding boat had a sign on the back about slowing down when passing boats? You couldn't make it up could you?!!

Thank you Vaughan, that all makes perfect sense. You just never know when this sort of knowledge might come in handy.

Unless we get an invite too that is!

I think a lot more signs are needed re slowing for moored boats. Hirers seldom slow and some privateers need constant reminding. I don't know if slowing when passing moored boats is a request in the skipper's handbook, but it ought to be. Perhaps someone can tell me?

If you tow another boat, do you lash to the left or right of your boat?

NatWest has had that effect on a lot of people over the years!

Fur and Feathers is not dog-friendly I am sad to say. You could sit outside but that's taking a chance with the weather.

I believe it is Barnes that advertise stags and hens the most but I reckon HW and Richo's share the load with them. Faircraft (NBD) seem to have the fewest, out of the big yards that is.