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On 16/10/2022 at 10:39, Gracie said:
It will always be the Norfolk Broads or Broadland to me whether it's in Norfolk or Suffolk. It's all beautiful just the same x
And adictive
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3 minutes ago, Smoggy said:
Bobbin' about on the river, ie boating.
yeah of course bobbin in stoke is playing truant from school , a subject I know well lol
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6 minutes ago, amarevita said:
You'll still be a better sight than some you'll see around the Norfolk area
Possibly yeah lol
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21 minutes ago, YnysMon said:
If you go to South Walsham to mud weight, cruise around the southern perimeter to check out where the dinghy staithe is before dropping your mud weight. We settled ourselves for the evening rather too far away!
Yeah good thinking , never been to South walsham to the best of my knowledge
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26 minutes ago, Royston said:
That's the bit I was looking forward to most lol
I'll have to unpack all my summer frocks now lol
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18 minutes ago, SteveO said:
Apart from the actual deployment of the mudweight, you need to make sure you and your dog can get from your boat to the dinghy and then back on safely. It should go without saying that lifejackets should be worn at all times.
Many thanks Steve ,me and little Eddie have our life jackets on at all times whilst boating of any kind ,we go canoeing and kayaking a fair bit
22 minutes ago, SteveO said:Apart from the actual deployment of the mudweight, you need to make sure you and your dog can get from your boat to the dinghy and then back on safely. It should go without saying that lifejackets should be worn at all times.
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7 hours ago, Smoggy said:
Of course I'll have a nice day, I'm going bobbin' once I finish work at 12.00, and after a drive to norwich, ok sometime this afternoon I'm going bobbin'. (all the way to a pub, then I'm going stoppin')
I'm curious , what's bobbin ? lol
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1 minute ago, Gracie said:
Another bit of great advice, in my opinion anyway, do NOT wear a little summer dress when clambering in and out of a dinghy, so not a good look
x
That's the bit I was looking forward to most lol
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On 16/03/2023 at 14:35, Bikertov said:
Presumably on your favourite list of things to do, but AFTER the drinking of wine, which of course is the top of the list
Top of Everyone's list innit,can't best a drop of wine
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On 15/03/2023 at 18:07, Splasher said:
In recent years i have usually hired a boat with a powered mud weight with a chain. When used in a broad I normally lower the weight and then reverse slightly to plough the weight into the mud to make it more secure. The chain drum also ensures that you don't loop it round your leg!
However, for using a manual mud weight:
First ensure that the rope is connected,
And the end to the boat is secure,
For it wouldn't be wise if you threw it away
in the Ant or the Thurne or the Bure
The rope should be tied to the mud weight,
But ensure that the fixing is tight,
For you’ll really be goosed, if the fixing comes loose,
And your boat floats away in the night.
The technique to lower the mud weight,
Is your personal choice I would think,
You can lower it gently, or drop it or throw,
(But whatever you do please ensure you let go!)
Or you’re likely to land in the drink.
When you’re leaving the mooring remember,
To raise up your mud weight in time,
But tie it a bit below water,
To remove all the mud and the slime.
That's ace poetic advice brill
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On 16/03/2023 at 12:30, annv said:
A mud weight is also useful when stern on mooring, by dropping the weight 5 foot from the bank( or sooner if high cross wind) will stop you from swinging from side to side and bumping the bank while moored this will give you a quieter nights sleep. John
Cheers for that tip john
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On 16/03/2023 at 07:29, Gracie said:
All the joking aside Roy, mud weighting really is one of the best things to do if you want to experience the real Broads rather than public or pub moorings. You can tuck yourself away somewhere and feel like you're the only people on the planet. No noise, just the water and the wildlife. Sit outside at dusk with a nice glass of wine on a summers evening, it's just magical.
Mud weighting and wild mooring are two of my favourite things to do. I hope you manage both on your next Broads adventure x
That's exactly my thinking Gracie ,as long as it's within rowing distance of the bank so I can walk Eddie my Chihuahua and stretch my legs i,'ll be fine ,
It twill add a new dimension to what I've done previously plus giving more options for moorings , I remember spending a night on the island at ranworth without a dingy once as a last resort ,would have been nice to have the chance to row ashore i,'ll be staying North I'm July with no rush to be anywhere in particular so ,I'm really looking forward to it
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49 minutes ago, jeffbroadslover said:
One thing I would add to all the excellent advice given is............if you are in the situation of swinging or throwing the weight make sure that when it lands it goes into something soft and wet.
It could do a lot of damage if it lands back on the boat!!!!!!!!
Jeff
Worth noteing Jeff thanks
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1 hour ago, Smoggy said:
That's handy to know, I can just use my anchor then, much better for that sort of bottom.
Good to know thanks
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18 minutes ago, Splasher said:
In recent years i have usually hired a boat with a powered mud weight with a chain. When used in a broad I normally lower the weight and then reverse slightly to plough the weight into the mud to make it more secure. The chain drum also ensures that you don't loop it round your leg!
However, for using a manual mud weight:
First ensure that the rope is connected,
And the end to the boat is secure,
For it wouldn't be wise if you threw it away
in the Ant or the Thurne or the Bure
The rope should be tied to the mud weight,
But ensure that the fixing is tight,
For you’ll really be goosed, if the fixing comes loose,
And your boat floats away in the night.
The technique to lower the mud weight,
Is your personal choice I would think,
You can lower it gently, or drop it or throw,
(But whatever you do please ensure you let go!)
Or you’re likely to land in the drink.
When you’re leaving the mooring remember,
To raise up your mud weight in time,
But tie it a bit below water,
To remove all the mud and the slime.
Royal velvet 2 mercifully has a leccy weight so should be no need for any manual lowering or chucking so should thankfully reduce the risk of any unwelcome gooseing or impromptue river batheing and due to the wonders of modern technology won’t require me even getting my hands wet / dirty lol , Thanks for advice Splasher
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20 minutes ago, grendel said:
I still get soaked when I do that, it seems no matter where it lands I will get wet.
I anticipate a soaking at some point lol
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Just now, Royston said:
There seams more to this Mudweighting than I thought , lots to remember I’ll need to m make notes lol
Waterproof ones obvs
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10 minutes ago, CeePee1952 said:
But if you do, make sure the dog is wearing a lifejacket (doggie type!)
Chris
There seams more to this Mudweighting than I thought , lots to remember I’ll need to m make notes lol
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12 minutes ago, grendel said:
dont tie the end of the dogs lead onto the mudweight line.
My tea cup chihuahua dosnt require a lead he’ll be in my pocket he didn’t weigh enough to notice him missing lol
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35 minutes ago, marshman said:
Don't be too concerned about the tide issue up north - cannot really think of a Broad where the rise and fall exceeds about 6" so its pretty irrelevant.
Down south its a bit more important on Rockland, Surlingham (Bargate) and Oulton but just let out a little more slack at the outset and Bobs's your uncle. Even if he's not most Broads are surrounded by trees or scrub and you won't come to a lot of harm!!
Dangling to clean the mud off is highly effective but you must expect the comments - I was doing that on S Walsham Inner Broad where you cannot mudweight, when I was chased by an irate old git in the local trip boat who told me I couldn't stop, so I just had to politely point out, that as the boat was moving, all be it slowly, I wasn't actually stopped and that he could buzz orf!!!!! He did much to the amusement of his passengers!!
Sounds like very sensible advice , been through Brendon a few times and witnessed the tidal difference in the south so will stay north in July. Thanks
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Just now, Smoggy said:
No, not YET!
I’m really looking forward to this Mudweighting lark , I must practice standing on one leg and chucking the rounded brick thing and letting go at the optimum moment whilst keeping a firm grip on my chihuahua at home prior to hireing , then at least on arrival at Brinks I will be able to eagerly demonstrate my newly learned experience , god I’m so looking forward to boating in summer lol
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Just now, CeePee1952 said:
Hmmm - perhaps a job for the wife methinks
Yeah and only two legs
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1 minute ago, Smoggy said:
All 3! The middle one is especially painful when you get it wrong.
That’ sounds like a man speaking from experience lol
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1 hour ago, Wussername said:
How do you throw a mud weight. Do you tuck the weight under your chin, Geoff Capes style, pirouette on the bow of your boat, and then with a mighty heave launch the weight into the bobbing up and down stuff?.
Maybe giveing it a firm kick is a better option lol
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Wow what an amazing coincidence Colin , I too am a new member . You must have seen some real changes in the broads over such a long association with the area , Although it’s always sad letting go of any treasured item especially one tied to so many memories it is reassuring to think that Nancy,s next custodian may enjoy some of the same pleasure and adventures you had aboard her with Judy . Hope you find the time to share some of your stories , Thanks Royston