Katie

Not a good day then! Wishing them a speedy recovery - good job you turned around !

Both my father and brother were in the RN so caught my love of boats from them! We had a boat at Ely then Littleport when I was 10 -15 and had many trips up The Ouse to St Neots and St Ives. Reconnected to the water on The Broads 24 years ago with the children , then Simon was hooked! Hired yearly, eagerly anticipating the Hoseasons catalogue, until we finally got our own boat last May.

There are risks in whatever you chose to do or where you go ! My comment was more from an insurers point of view and that any business involved has to adhere to it. Insurers usually only cover the hired property ( which would include a boat) what the people chose to do outside of that would not necessarily be covered. Very few people would have your depth of experience on the Broads or children that have been brought up in that environment. Not all parents are responsible, single or otherwise and I’ve witnessed many occasions when children are allowed to run, jump and climb on the boat without any evidence of a life jacket and like most insurers, they would look at averages and not exceptions.

I would think that was blatantly obvious... as a hirecraft is a moving object on water, subject to winds and tides and I don’t believe either Centre Parks or a static seaside holiday are. It would also depend on the age and amount of children with the hirer, but all insurers have a cut off point.

Will bring cakes and as long as I’ve not made them, they should’ve edible!! Can no longer fit in my wedding dress- but Simon might

Thank you for the birthday wishes. Simon almost gained enough brownie points! He's now letting me watch Star Wars to gain a few extra

It was glorious, certainly better than yesterday in the rain -- I looked like a drowned rat

We'll be watching the river for you both

Lovely read, reminds us of our quick trip away- funny how "The Shed" seemed to be the place to meet other NBN members - there were three of us I think and the lads made it a lively evening! We were very impressed with your ingenuous stern to stern mooring on Salhouse and it looked idyllic in the sunshine. Nice to meet and greet other members and the friendly waves and toots adds to the pleasure - thankyou for your tales.

Cambridge born and bred - so not far from Essex, although I trained and lived in Norwich for 4 years

I look forward to seeing it, its lovely to see the original Broads and boats and how some things have changed... yet some almost remain the same.

I could help you out with that one!!

Absolutely fascinating footage, where on earth did you find it? Love the family set of bobble hats

They're big chunks of reeds! Hope everyone is safe

Stunning to see the old boats riding the waves on the Thames - thankyou do I spy a few fenders dangling in the water... except the blue ones

Interesting to see if this results in any changes-- likely?

Many thanks to you all, looks like we'll need some more bedding/ hot water bottles and i'll tell Simon to keep his mouth shut and try not to breath

Oops!! Apparently I can't count, maths was never my strong point! my better half ( very tongue in cheek) informs me it's nearer 22 years - well time flies when you're having fun.

Right first time! We used to be moored just under the bridge

We're looking forward to being on the boat out of season - we may need a few pointers

Mmmm coffee and onions --- yet to try that! But there's always a first time

And my big brother

My Navy boys - Dad

My love of water and boats comes from my dad and brother who were both Navy boys, though in very different eras. Dad during the war and my brother signed up in the late 60's ( he was a lot older than me!) Sadly they are both no longer with us but it's thanks to them that we finally managed to buy a boat of our own and having hired for 14 years The Broads was the only place we wanted to be.

No!! That would be cheating!