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24 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

Three Rivers Race

Just in case the OP is not familiar, this is probably the biggest yacht race in the Broads calendar and usually is held  the first weekend in June. it starts from Horning but will work up to Potter Heigham among other places. It is a great spectacle if you like flappy things - no doubt Mr Q and others could give advice. I think by the time they get to Potter they will have split up and spaced out so no great problem I would think. 

Bugger😬

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On 19/11/2020 at 18:17, PAULG said:

Keep of that Red bull.

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1 hour ago, DAVIDH said:

No Paul, I just had a spring in my step that day!

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50 minutes ago, DAVIDH said:

The turning point is directly opposite the moorings. It won't be tight for a boat like yours. I was on the one you see here, which is the same model as you are on and there was plenty of room to turn, even if someone is moored there.

Great picture taken by a drone !

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22 minutes ago, DAVIDH said:

It shown on this map, together with the route from Wayford Bridge. The image below is the last part before the moorings

is there a turning point or just a 10 point turn

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Can someone tell me on the map where the Staithe is as it looks like you can take two options and it looks very narrow

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36 minutes ago, Captain said:

Hi Paul,

I hired no 1 back in 2011 and luckily I did manage to get under Potter however it was very low at the time which is rare these days. Boats like dual steer lowliner 38s and Alpha 42s centre cockpits were getting under which I imagine is unlikely to happen nowadays. If I remember correctly she needs 6ft 8 according to the pilot at Potter if that helps at all. Either way she won't have any problems getting under Wayford and Wroxham should be possible with the pilot which I believe Woods include in the price.

Have a good time.

Neil

Thanks Neil,

Will try but don’t want to risk being stuck on the other side. Managed to get up to Wayford on ladymore this year and have a meal in the hotel. Is there anything above the bridge worth seeing. Still looking forward to Coltishall which we could not do last year and How hill which we could not stop at as we needed to get back under Ludham at low tide.

Thanks for the replies

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1 hour ago, grendel said:

with potter heigham, nothing is guaranteed, its very worth while talking to the bridge pilots on the day before leaving the yard, they will know what the tides are doing and the bridge clearances.

Grendel,    Thanks I had planned to do that and noted down the numbers of the potter and Wroxham pilots.

Biggest worry was being stuck the other side of the bridge for a few days, maybe get Herbert woods to fetch some of those big blue barrels 

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11 hours ago, YnysMon said:

And there’s Dilham and Beccles Old Bridge to get under! Lots of quiet cruising along special sections of the rivers.

Good call booking a boat with low air draft.

Only there for a week and don't fancy tackling Breydon water just yet lol. May look as the southern broads next time though.

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12 hours ago, NorfolkNog said:

Hi Paul

Apologies, the computer takes about 3 hours to get up steam.

I’ve hired Evening Light 3 and 4. However as mentioned there are 4 of them and they all are pretty much identical. Faircraft Loynes have a couple too – must have been a batch built. No4 was badged as Freedom of Light for a while. They were in Woods Elite Fleet until a few years back. Now 20 years old they are starting to look a little tired but still a very nice boat.

They are based on the Alpha 31 foot hull and have the bathing platform at the back, access is very easy. They are a very nice boat for 2 although they will sleep 5 I believe. Not sure how many in your party, it would be a bit cosy if you had 5 on board.

They are shaft drive, the engine is in a box next to the rear berth but it is quiet enough under way. They seem very economical if you take it steady and go with the tide. Heads are compact but very functional. A curtain pulls across the door for showers and there is plenty of room. Jabsco pump type toilet. The cookers have been replaced and they have an inverter, think it’s about 1400 watts. You can get a microwave but think you need to ask.

They handle well and being 31 feet are easy to moor. One slight oddity is the front and rear doors which are household double glazed types. They are getting a little bit creaky but certainly draught free – a good winter boat but that shouldn’t worry you in June. One advantage of these doors is the full height glazing which makes stern on mooring a breeze. Most boats have half glazed rear doors.

They are a nice boat, if I had the money and the opportunity I would buy one.

Attached are a few photos of 4 – as I say the others are very similar. If you have any specific questions please let me know and I’ll try to answer them.

 

 

Hi Mrs and Mr Nog,

                                                First of all thanks for taking the time out for the reply much appreciated.

Nice to know about the handling as this will be only my second time but I must admit I did manage it quite well in Ladymore 2 which is at 8ft 6in air draught, one day on malthouse broad was interesting as it was very windy. The good thing about it was the upper cabin which gave a fantastic all round view for the novice.

There is only myself and the wife so room wise we should be OK Ladymore 2 was very cosy (small).

I did wonder if you could see straight through for the stern on mooring and we did order the microwave at the time of hiring.

The air draught is stated at 6ft 10in which is one of the reasons we booked it as I would like to get to Coltishall and Hickling, we pick the boat up on the Saturday and I think looking at the web site 4pm is the collection time.

I have looked at the tide times for June next year and low tide is 5pm so hopefully we can pick the boat up and maybe get straight under Potter and get up to Hickling, I may try and book a mooring at the pleasure boat inn or risk it if there are plenty of moorings up there. Then get back under the bridge the following evening.

Once again thanks for the reply and the pictures.

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24 minutes ago, Gracie said:

So pleased you enjoyed your first adventure, many more to come by the sound of it    Another one bitten by the bug

I've not been on that boat personally, I'm sure someone will be along soon to help you out. I may be mistaken but I think Mr and Mrs Nog may have hired her. Nice boat

Could you not ring the yard and change your date for the fishing season? They are normally very helpful 

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Gracie, we could but we have both booked the annual leave etc. The way I look at it, it will give us more time to explore and cool beers in the sun hopefully 

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22 minutes ago, Bluebell said:

I just googled “Evening Light boat” and came up with a few tripadvisor posts along with some forum posts. I don’t know if that is what you are looking for, but it’s a start! Hope that helps.

Bluebell I did the same but they are all old ones latest i could find was from 2017.

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Hi All,

We enjoyed our first adventure so much this year on Ladymore 2 we have booked again for next June (can't wait).

This time we have booked Evening light 2 from Herbert woods as I wanted something that will go under the bridges.

Just wanted to know if anyone had been on it this year as I can't seem to find any reviews/videos of the boat.

Only one downfall I have booked for the 5th June overlooking the fishing season had not started 

Hopefully the bloody virus will have done one by then

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Excellent love the aerial shots  

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Hope to be doing the same this time next week  great picture.

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All looks very quiet 

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34 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said:

Hello Paul,

When Chris was aboard with me he used sweetcorn or bread when fishing.

Regards

Alan

Cheers Alan, was going to take some of those did he have any luck with them.

Was going to get some Maggots and casters if possible but would like to get them just before we set off in Wroxham.

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Hi All,

Planing on doing some fishing whilst we are traveling around.

Does anyone know if the tackle shops in wroxham sell bait as well, direct angling looks like tackle alone.

Thanks in advance

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9 hours ago, SwanR said:

Here's my list of tips for first time hirers, no doubt there are many more from my learned fellow boaters here.

• Use bags or holdalls not suitcases as room on board is usually limited.
• Take food to eat on board but if desperate for a nice meal out on day one, plan to arrive in Wroxham early and dine out at lunchtime before you pick up the boat
• Have some cash with you, notes and coins, for any moorings or waterpoints where you need to pay - most are free but you don't want to get caught out
• Have an idea of where you hope to moor on your first night and your last nigh,t for ease of getting back to the yard in time, but other than that, go with the flow
• If you cruise for 3 to 4 hours a day, as per the Skippers Manual on the boat, then your batteries should be topped up fine and you'll only need to run the engine whilst moored up if you want to use the microwave

Simples ... most people you encounter are really friendly and will help you out along the way. And don't forget to wave to everyone on every boat you pass. :)

 

Hi all,

               Thanks for all the info much appreciated its the simple things like holdalls not cases pointed out in SwanR's post.

I wasn't too bothered about mooring up at the popular pub's etc but your reassurances help with not feeling I will be up the creek without a mooring for the want of a better expression.

I will ensure I take plenty of food/drink and a basic amount of fishing tackle.

Regards,

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I can't cook while cruising around in circles  OK from what you are all saying there will be somewhere to moor up even if it is using the Rhond anchor I'm just worrying over nothing.

I did intend to put plenty of food and drink onto the boat.

Begs another question how long do the 240v inverters give you on average (no hair dryers etc)

Sorry for all the questions.

 

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Thanks,

What about the ones on the river bank between the bridge and Arcle dyke.

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54 minutes ago, Cal said:

No you walk slow.

Half a mile from the moorings to the car park and half a mile from the car park to the pub.

Surely you walk quicker than 2mph?

Hi, thanks for the info.

I have noticed on the map just down river from Pedro's there is a lot of moorings on boat dyke lane, are these private and accessible for overnight with a fee.

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11 hours ago, SwanR said:

When are you going? Are you going north or south? Are you hiring?

Sounds as if it’s very busy out there at the moment. I’m reading a lot of questions on social media from people who haven’t been on the Broads before. And the common theme seems to be what should I take and please help me plan my route. I think on my first trip the only moorings I planned were where I could get to for my first night. And where should I be for my last night so I could get back to the yard in time. 

Everything else happens as it will. Have enough food onboard that you can eat wherever you end up. And just enjoy being afloat. 
 

Hi all thanks for the responses.

I did try and post again last night but for some reason it never appeared.

We pick the boat up from Brinks on Sat 5th Sept so on advice IF we manage to get away Salhouse broad has been recommended.

I am probably worrying about nothing but being new to this would like to know I will be able to get moored up at night.

I was going to put plenty of food and drink on the boat as I did read/watch somewhere about not getting in where planned and going hungry

We are so looking forward to it and just trying to gather as much info as possible from the knowledgeable people on the forum.

Regards, 

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Hi All just a quick question.

Can moorings be pre-booked at the popular destinations and boat yards.

Thanks.

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1 hour ago, trambo said:

Hi Paul. Ladymore 2 was originally built for the Moore. & Co hire fleet across the river at Wroxham. Nice for two but a bit squashed for four by todays standards. As a first timer I would head for Salhouse. Nice easy cruise to get used to the boat and you have a choice of side on mooring (on the main river), stern mooring (on the Broad) or even mud weighting. 

Fred

Thanks Fred,

Just me and the wife so should be OK for space.

Didn't want anything bigger as we'll be first timers at this, anywhere else you would recommend.

 

Regards,