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Back afloat tomorrow , sadly solo as Katie is busy , or I’m in the dog house don’t know which. Wont be wandering far from Stalham , drinks cabinet open if anyone sees me

Year on year batteries are getting more efficient as are solar panels , unfortunately the minerals utilised in more efficient batteries means their costs are very high , IMHO the move to electric/battery power can only be achieved when we are able to produce an efficient battery at an affordable price , new elements are still being “discovered”, the last four were officially recognised and added to the periodic table in 2016 so who knows perhaps as Trinity said “The answer is out there”

Stunning !!!!!!! only spoilt slightly by the price of beer in The Wherry

We aren’t all miserable b*****ds

Exactly !! sadly it is a sign of the age we live in that these T.O.S. are needed , the NBN has always had the well deserved reputation of being the friendlier Broads forum and long may it remain so

Two essentials from my school days

Understood , but hoping those enjoying or due to enjoy The Broads for the first time come across the NBN in their “research” and they recollect my polite request , perhaps a futile attempt but any chance to stop one more offender from causing unnecessary damage to someone’s boat is worth a try

The Rising Sun Coltishall ??

Colour looks spot on to me

Well that explains it then

Yours is the posh gas one though

Remember that you can cross Breydon comfortably an hour either side of slack water or even earlier if you don’t mind punching the tide which will consume more fuel. Alternatively why not enjoy the beautiful Southern Broads there is more than enough to explore in a weeks break

One of our best ever purchases for the boat was our Weber Go Anywhere barbecue ( about £90) along with a starter chimney , yes it’s a pain to clean but it works brilliantly and stored away easily .

To any hirers and privateers ,whether old hands or first timers , please refrain from using those bl***y boat hooks to fend yourselves off from other boats , this year we have seen multiple crews doing so . If you must use something then may I suggest the soft end of the mop , it is far less likely to damage the other boats gel coat (or wood varnish) . Rant over , and thank you

Looking at the pictures , if I were to hazard an educated guess I would say 8ft4 to 8ft6 , but do ring the yard they are there to help you and they would prefer a customer to confirm the airdraft than risk going under a bridge and risking damage. The details state no Potter Heigham , Beccles old or Wroxham bridge passage so will be less than or equal to 8ft6 as Ludham Bridge is not mentioned

Glad you’re enjoying yourself , The Norfolk (and Suffolk) Broads , nowhere better

Phew !!!!!!!!

Damn , that means my favourite mooring spot at Gays staithe has gone

As others have said , I find it best not to have a fixed itinerary , I would certainly consider a trip up past Beccles to Geldston if your boat passes under Beccles old bridge , it’s a marvellous stretch of river , plus if available the pontoon mooring through the bridge are far more peaceful than the yacht station moorings . If visiting Oulton give the yacht station a ring a reserve a mooring there so you know you have a place , we usually have a side on mooring on the pontoon which with electric is £18:50 but it’s worth it as your view is uninterrupted across the beautiful Broad , cheaper options such as stern in are available . This year we visited Rockland St Mary and it is a stunning mooring with a true locals pub a couple of minutes walk away

I can see where the confusion comes from

Pop into Lathams , buy a frying pan for £5 and bin it at the end of your holiday ,

Hope you have a wonderful holiday , just take things slowly , no need to rush , and enjoy the splendour of The Broads . Dont forget , we love a holiday blog and pictures on here , also a boat review is always appreciated

I have to agree with MM on this one . The Berney Arms , with investment could most certainly be a viable proposition , it would never be likely to be hugely profitable but would be an excellent “lifestyle” business for a couple to take on . Its remoteness would be its USP beyond doubt , and that would make it a destination pub which often do better trade wise than off the high street hostelries .. If I were of a mind to return to the licensed trade I would find it a most interesting proposition ; I believe if it were returned to a 1930’s type of Inn offering simple home cooked meals , a small but well kept range of local ales , I suppose lager would have to be proffered to suit modern (bad) taste, traditional pub games such as bar billiards , cribbage , 9 man Morris etc along with two or three well appointed rooms (utilising the outbuildings) for overnight guests a couple could make a reasonable living . The traditional pub used to be a lifestyle choice and the majority of publicans despite their moaning about the hard work, long hours and the small financial reward wouldn’t change it for anything , I know I loved the life and without my children I would still be in the trade today.

Back home now after a most pleasant but damp evening at Gays staithe in the company of the crew of “Bliss” , new members of the NBN , and various families on holiday on hire craft (socially distancing obviously ) . Lazy morning finally departing at 11:00 for a slow meander back to the wet shed . All secured and off home via a visit to Roy’s department store to have a look at the sales . Back soon

Welcome to the NBN , the friendly forum when looking for a cruiser for the Broads there are a few pointers to remember , petrol is not available at all waterside , so if you go this route you will have to purchase from service station and physically carry it to your boat holding tanks are mandatory on powered craft with toilets fitted , yes you can use a cassette type but disposal points are few and far between . if you wish to access all the Broads you will need an airdraft of 6ft6” or lower , or 7ft2” if you forgo Potter Heigham bridge but still wish to get through Wroxham bridge , and both of these are dependant on tides and beam of vessel as both bridges are arched. there are size restrictions both on beam and length in place for some rivers this is 46ft length and 12ft6” beam (unless registered on the Broads network pre oct 1991). hope you find what you’re looking for , happy hunting and hope to see you afloat soon (resplendent with the NBN burgee of course)