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Not good for the environment either as just like when they closed the refuse sites fly tipping increased, no doubt closed toilets will bring an increase in wild toileting!!!
If this turns out to be the same as I have read on Le Boat's website, then shore toilets and showers on the bases will be closed to the public to maintain hygiene.
Very sensible I am sure, but not good news for attracting those who wish to hire a day launch.
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Broads Authority have issued an update on there Facebook page
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Broads Authority statement 05 June:
In light of a number of posts by boatyards on social media, the Broads Authority would like to clarify the current position regarding vessel hire on the Broads.
The Authority is keen to facilitate a return to boat hire on the Broads for the benefit of businesses and the public. Whilst legislation has been passed which allows the future hiring of boats, the conditions under which this can be done have not yet been released. We anticipate that there will be a Government announcement early next week (from 8 June).
The Broads Authority urges boating companies to wait for this announcement before taking any bookings so they can be sure that the conditions can be met to ensure the safety of staff and the public. No permission has been granted by Defra (or the Authority) for boat hiring to resume at this moment in time.
The Broads Authority will communicate any further advice from Defra as soon as it is received.
In the meantime, companies need to prepare for re-opening by preparing an operational plan to ensure social distancing and high standards of cleaning are in place, as well as the usual requirements for boat safety certificates, tolls and insurance for their vessels.
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51 minutes ago, floydraser said:
I agree with the sentiment but it'll be a very brave politician who announces it. The BBC have probably already got some loser lined up ready to get passionate in front of the camera about rich people when others are suffering hardship. I think it'll come in a batch of other relaxations so it may be "lost".
Understand fully with your comment and you are probably right, but for me there is a clue in the title of the word leadership that so many who are in that position fail to recognise
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It may not be popular with some, but I really do not see any reason why you can't overnight stay in a second home, caravan, tent, motorhome or boat now!
It's about time the lobbying moved up a pace as it's getting silly now with kids going back to school, politicians queuing up to vote, thousands in parliament Square and even more queuing up for a Big Mac!
It really is time to take the next steps in opening up the Country and this would be a logical one in my opinion.
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18 minutes ago, garryn said:
Everybody seemed to leave Stalham at the same time yesterday morning.
This no doubt a downside to the "only day use allowed" rule as majority of people who have access to a boat will try to get out early in the morning to maximise that day, creating large numbers in the same places at peak times
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9 minutes ago, Hylander said:
Oh dear - sorry I did no mean to cause any problems. My way of thinking (Lord help us) is that when you are relaxing on holiday , the last thing you want on your mind is, who is watching. I had not realised that you would see people so close to the camera as that poor chap enjoying his pint was. I could not scribble anymore out otherwise he would have been non existent. I wish I could put the little squares on the face but I dont know how to achieve that one.
It's a good job the title of the post is "on a lighter note"
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Personally, cameras never bother me and I would happily see them on every home and street corner if it prevented the dregs of society harming or stealing from the vulnerable, but fully understand those who don't
I also love webcams and on many occasions have watched the goings on at Wroxham and PH for example and yes I have waved at the Barnes Brinkscraft camera whilst meandering by like some crazed idiot!!
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Things are slowly opening up, many businesses are doing take outs and deliveries, the Broads are open for day visitors and now elite sports are opening for training.
Hopefully overnight stays will soon be allowed and the Broads will get a much needed boost
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-conditions-for-elite-athletes-return-to-competitive-training
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9 hours ago, colino said:
Womack Staithe is run by the village council not BE
Yes I know
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Bramerton Common
I think you have me beat with No 1. It looks ruddy familiar but I just can't place it!
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20 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
Well, I reckon Pic No...
1? 2.Acle. 3. Acle. 4. The island opposite Horning staithe. 5. Sutton staithe. 6. Horning 7?? 8. Entrance to Cockshoot dyke. 9? 10? 11? 12. Ranworth 13? 14? 15? 16. Surlingham Ferry. 17. Ranworth. 18.Neatishead 19. Hoveton 20.? 21. Coltishall 22.? 23. The Dog Inn, Ludham Bridge. 24? 25? 26. Wroxham 27? 28? 29??? 30. Salhouse 31? 32? 33? 34? 35? 36? 37? 38?
Very good
Although 23 is the Kings Head at Loddon
You might be right with number 6 but I thought it was the run into Wroxham going upstream from Wroxham Broad
You will definitely know number 1
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Ok................
Forget RanworthSalhouse or Womack Staithe it is then
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Love my dogs and the walks with them
Love the area that I live because its so rural with an abundance of wildlifeFound so many new walks which I didnt even know existed
The local farm has fresh eggs and other items for sale and they even have a book shelf with a book swap system the villagers use (didnt know that either)
Appreciating what I have more as I have had the time to see and experience it
But cant wait to get back on the spinning wheel of life again and some normality
And especially cant wait for that drive to Brundall to start another Norfolk Broads experience
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13 hours ago, Graham47 said:
The one with the Labrador looking over the stern looks like it could be Ranworth Staithe. Was the boat Collins, Royal Emblem.
Yes it was Royal Emblem.
My parents tended to hire from Collins and the Golden Labrador was "Heidi" although we have had Aston boats also. I am not actually sure where the photo was taken, but I do think it was Ranworth
I do remember being excited as we pulled into Collins yard and the wet sheds that were there at the time with the boats ready for the next customers. When we started hiring we liked to use Moonfleet and they had similar sheds which housed mainly their day boatsGreat memories
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Getting withdrawal symptoms now so thought I would post some historical images which members may be able to identify the location and the boats
They bring great memories for us and we hope they do for you also
Stay safe and lets look forward to a wonderful boating future
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11 hours ago, YnysMon said:
I always look forward to our next trip. I start out by checking the tides and then plan out several ‘tours’. Actually, we hardly ever stick to any of my plans. I just get endless fun beforehand imagining where we might visit. It also gives me a good sense of what the tides are doing.
Hope June works out for you. I’ve given up hope for our early May allocation. Strangely reconciled to it now though.I am optimistically looking at a relaxation of the social distancing by Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May...
But like I said... optimistically!!
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This week we should have been on Crystal Horizon from Richardsons or Broadway as its now called from 6th to 17th April
Our itinerary was loosely Neatished first evening (Monday 6th), Ludham bridge (Tuesday 7th), Salhouse Broad (Wednesday 8th), Wroxham (Thursday 9th), Coltishall (Friday 10th), Ranworth (Yesterday) and Acle today.............
The weather has been lovely!And even on our daily walks with the dogs Julie and I have been discussing where we would have been right now on the broads (I wonder how many others have done this?) and reminiscing about what we had done at those locations in the past and what we planned to do this time!
We have even been on facebook pages and websites of some of the establishments and looked at their menus!!
Sad I know... Would have booked a meal at the Acle Bridge today and hopefully with the weather eaten in the garden with the sound of the children playing and families chatting whilst the river traffic meanders by.
Tomorrow I think we might head off towards Womack, South Walsham or Thurne Dyke!!
Might even start looking at my diary and tide timetables for our next trip on Moonlight Shadow (27th June) when we intend going north!!
One can only dream.................................
Stay safe everyone!
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33 minutes ago, SwanR said:
Apologies if someone else has already posted this but Richardson’s are now closed until at least the end of April.
https://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/covid-19-closure/Excellent from Richardsons again
We were due to holiday with them from 6th till 17th April and will await their call
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Great To See Barnes Brinkcraft have updated their cancellation policy in light of the unprecedented situation currently effecting the World
https://barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/blog/new-cancellation-policy/
Fantastic step in my opinion when many others seem to have a distinct lack of information available on their websites for customers
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Update on the sale of the New Inn.
Hope someone picks it up soon
I was also surprised to see the Ram and Kings Head listed on the right!!
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6 minutes ago, DAVIDH said:
They were originally with Waterways World as their agent if you remember. Sure Hoseasons would have been more expensive, but either would have been a more recognised route than Airbnb. If you search for Norfolk Broads Boat Hire on Google, Airbnb is nowhere to be seen.
Although many of the younger generation swear by Airbnb and have the app, the website as a favourite and would probably search there first.
Not saying one way of the other is the right route and whether either way would have worked in the long run, but its sad to see them go as Horizoncraft was always a favourite of ours and to see the vacant boatyard taken over by them and adding the shop and Pedro`s was a boost for an area that could have fallen into disrepair and I have no doubt it helped to draw more people to Acle who may not have stopped there.
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4 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:
Why send out maps to repeat visitors? It all makes sense to me. Perhaps Clive has an even taller, carbon mast on order that needs paying for!
They didn't send out maps
They either gave you one at the counter or there was one on the boat with the welcome pack
Many would leave them for the next customer
Now I am told that they have to be purchased if you want one
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My father looks forward to getting his Richardson's brochure each year, which he trawls through looking at every possible permutation of boat that would suit his needs as he isn't really much of an online user
This year he mentioned that he hadn't received his brochure, but as we were down in February we decided to call in for one only to be told, brochures are only being sent out on an "if requested" basis.
With the increase in online use I see the sense in this, picked up a brochure for dad and thought nothing more of it.
Then today I read a comment that Richardsons are no longer giving broads maps out to customers, but they are offered for sale at £3 each.
(Please note, this was a comment by a user on a Norfolk Broads Facebook page and is not verified by me)
But if this is the case, it did get me thinking about finances and hope that everything is ok at the biggest hire fleet on the broads
Both these policy changes, if true make sound financial sense but do offer concerns about the viability, long term of the current hire market
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For information of members, Broom have posted on their Facebook page that their fuel pump, pump out facilities and water points are now back operational after a period of refurbishment
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2 hours ago, Mouldy said:
Back on Norfolk Lady again for the weekend. We’ve been coming up regularly over the past couple of months, but the weather has prevented much time actually out on the rivers. Thanks Ciara, Dennis, Jorge etc.
It’s fine and sunny in Brundall now and for a change, the boat ain’t rockin’. Hoping to go for a cruise later today, but we will be looking for moorings overnight with electric. Aside from the heating, there are a couple of jobs I need to do on board that require electric for my tools.In the meantime, some photos of the dawn breaking over a cold, frosty, quiet and peaceful Brundall.
Have a wonderful weekend break
We refueled, pumped out and topped up with water Moonlight Shadow on the visitor mooring near to Norfolk Lady right where you took the last picture.
It was a bit breezy which had me a little worried mooring there, but with Paul's assistance it was fine
Lovely spot and enjoyed the cruise down the dyke to the moorings looking at the stunning craft and properties
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It's good to be optimistic!
We are supposed to be on Moonlight Shadow from 27th June....
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