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Mooring stern on isn't an option for me ..... My Wavey Rider Wanderer only has access from mid -ships ( see pics )

It's a real shame to see these smaller yards closing down , but I suppose you can't afford to run them if you're not making money ...... And how do you compete with the bigger yards

It was a shame to see Alphacraft closing down . The marina was in a perfect spot , had friendly helpful staff , and they hired out some lovely boats ... We hired from them Tornado and Firefly , and they also used to let a house on Oulton Broad , called " Broadbank " , which we also rented from them ..... Going to be missed by quite a few people

I was lucky in that , when I bought my boat , she was already tolled

Looks like car then John .....As I'm only down for a long weekend , to do a bit of " fettling " ...... Oh well , Loddon is only 5 minutes in the car

OlliverDrake ...... I do believe the clubhouse you refer to , was across the main road , opposite Richardsons . It was on a chalet park ( Broadland, I think ) which also had an outdoor pool . As a Richardson's customer , you could use these facilities , but as to wether or not it was owned by Richo's , I could only hazard a guess at yes

That's more or less exactly what I was looking for JohnK ..... Thank you

HELLO ...... Is anybody there ? Or am I on my own with this question

Jealous much ...... But I'll be back down to " My-Newt " over on the " Dark Side " ( Southern rivers ) in about 10 days time .... Really can't wait

Thanks for all the positive vibes re getting the wife with me later this month ..... Hasn't worked, but what the hell , bit of "Solo" cruising for me then

Just to add to the " Children in pubs " part of this thread ..... Yes I'm OK with well behaved children in pubs / restaurants ...... But , and here's the rub , I was in my local Wetherspoons not long ago , and had just been to the bar to buy my round . Turning away from the bar with a tray full of drinks , I failed to notice the 2 or 3 yr old that was under my feet , stumbled and dropped said tray , along with over £25 worth of drinks ...... This was greeted by rounds of applause , shouts of " Sack the juggler " etc , and a lot of effing and blinding from the child's mother , about the fact that I should watch where I'm going ...... Who had to buy a replacement round ? Me of course , no offer from child's mother or even an apology for the child being allowed to roam free and unsupervised

Evening all , does anybody have any details on the dredging work on the Chet ..... I believe they're due to start very soon , and warnings have been issued , of up to 2 hour delays on the river ? I'm off down to my boat in Langley in a fortnight , and was going to have a little trundle round to Loddon to use showers etc . But , if it's going to take me over 3 hours , with delays , I may have to rethink my plans , or jump in the car

I'll hold my hands up ...... Been guilty myself of not using pilot at Wroxham , but thankfully after gaining 15 years of hire boat experience , without incident

I'm struggling to get my missus to come with me in a fortnight, never mind Christmas ...... " It will be too cold " she cried ....... I only bought my boat 6 weeks ago and want to spend as much time on her as I can , even if it means alone

As a little extra info ...... I'm living in Runcorn ( just outside my original home town of Liverpool ) . I'm married to Cathy , have been for approaching 40 years , and we've been holidaying on the Broads for the last 30 of those years and always wanted a boat of my own , after hiring so many over the years , and when " MY-NEWT " came along at the right price , it was the done deal . Hoping for many more happy years boating. , and I'm back down in a fortnight to do a little " fettling " . So if you're up Cantley way , and you pass Langley Dyke , give me a wave ..... Cheers all DAVE

Thanks for the welcome all

Thanks Ricardo :-)

Hi John , I'm moored at Langley along with family and friends " I'mtampingtoo " and " Fly Eagle "

Hi all , just a few words to let you know who I am ..... My names Dave , and I've just bought my first boat , a Wavey Rider " Wanderer " 19ft ..... Her name is ( after renaming) " MY-NEWT " and she's based on the Southern rivers Keep an eye out for me and give a friendly wave if you pass me by ..... Cheers DAVE