Thiswan

They did have a bit of a dip a while back (I Think tempory new owners) but really can't fault them now.

Well Broadway P Should be free from the 23rd 7nights as Richardson,s have kindly moved me to next April /May. I will however come back this Month if the local Lockdown finishes soon and Norwich doesn't go into one. And hire what if anything is left to get some in this season !. Regards Peter,

Knew I could rely on the forum thank you all. I'm normally a sensible grown up of 69. but when it comes to my week on the broads I get excited like a little kid and as disappointed as one too! haven't been able to contact the yard this weekend but will Monday The problem is these lockdowns are as long as a piece of string so how can you plan anything. Regards to all and Stay Safe . Peter

I hate dilemmas so I thought I'd share it with you lot. Was booked with Rickos on a lovely boat in March the week had to be of course moved so now due on 23rd of this month but guess what because of some idiots in my nearest town ignoring distance rules in a number of pubs and we are in local lockdown, nobody knows how long but are unable to leave the area with the holiday date looming so do I A: hold tight and hope for the best B: Move the booking to next year now while our favorite boat is still available C:Ask for a refund Pretty fed up my family obey the rules and are practically under house arrest. what doesn't help is the Mickey Mouse Welsh Assembly that has to do things a little different from Westminster for the sake of it. The boat we booked is much sort after quite pricey but suites are particular needs Stay Safe Peter,

Or go in October

I had a boat last time out with an electric winch, it was only when I was winding out that I thought how do I know when it hits the bottom practice I guess . ;)

It,s all clear now Crystal Horizon 1&2 have become Broadway 5&6at least one of them having a P before the number for Pet. Least that,s what I think?

Early Seventies my first hire boat Angelina Bee , Bees Boats out of Brundall wooden cruiser ( not sure about the hull) but I know it had a Petrol Engine. Second time out White Dolphin 2 a big lump mostly wood from Hippersons Beccles have hired hundreds of times since some yards are even still going!

No sensation is like the old Crystal Horizon (Now Ibiza I think) this one is new posh bath tub type very nice boat. with two Tele's and bow thrusters fore and aft.

The above seem to have disappeared from the horizon at Richardsons (pardon the pun) I know nothing is currently available but these are shown as Unit unavailable or such. If they are sold or something I'll be disappointed they were ideal for my lot when using the north. although I would be busting the bank to hire them.

It doesn't half rip across the sky not as fast as a Meteor but quick

I used the enquiry one on their Website they came back quite quickly.

Hope it all works out for you guys. My problem now is getting hold of the Bank an hour delay at least costing £30 with the old phones you either got through or busy not costing a fortune with no result at the end of it.

Thanks folk all sorted with Richardson's yesterday they were waiting for me to get in touch, a misunderstanding. A refund and I'll re- apply when the nightmare ends all being well thanks to all on here and Richardson's were more than helpful.

Sorry I meant my planed holiday has already passed 30/03/2020 it's a lot of money to be doing nothing in these troubled times although I would re-book when this nightmare ends all being well.

Regarding Refund or Rearrange for lost holiday. Their website says not to contact them they will contact you but how long is it reasonable to wait?

That's interesting I'm waiting to hear whats going to happen about the booking I had on 30th of last month with all the uncertainty I think I'd prefer my money back for now at least.

No No I like Boris If I break a rule and be a little political I'm glad it's him at the Helm I just want someone to make up my mind for me as at the moment my Wife is winning . and I've nobody to back me up

Very good point but I cant see a booking for the boat the time before online I Wish Boris & Co. would make it legally yes or no like he's now done with Pubs etc. would then there be no argument but that's politicians for you eh. I'd like the chance to maybe switch to October before it's too late, I can't afford to lose £800 odd who can?

He seemed very convincing but I did wonder,. he didn't help with the water either I should have asked for a receipt really .I will if there's a next time.

I don't think WW3 would stop Beccles Yacht Station I remember in March we left early morning with not a soul around I really thought they had closed for the winter and the Guy appeared out of nowhere run down the length of marina and caught us for the money by the water hose , didn't give us a receipt either. ;)

My Wife is not keen on going because of Government advice but if we stay in the car except for toilet breaks (keeping distance from everyone) and get straight on to the boat then you couldn't get better isolation.

I'd just like to be able to get under Potter Heigham Bridge I used to in my younger days but it's been so long I've forgotten what it's like (Like a lot of things in my old age) but I do remember it being nice and different.

Is this what happens when you get older all the things that you enjoyed are no longer acceptable whereas the things that you hated are all the rage. The important things are ignored and silly unimportant trash is hailed as the Holy Grail. Sometimes I think I've landed in a strange world where nearly everything has been reversed and nitpicking self-appointed Do-Gooders have all the power.