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Just thought this was a good follow up showing an actual launch Acknowledgements to Hunters of course but as they published it in the public domain I hope they won't mind

Thanks JM I was quite intrigued!

As the title suggests. I nicked the picture from Twitter (sure Hunters won't mind) So come on you saileys I'm guessing it's some sort of wax or tallow concoction

Must agree with Simon, two to 4 berths are quite thin on the ground, particularly newer ones. Swancraft were one of the few yards to build several new smaller boats. It could be down to economics, they probably make more money from hiring bigger boats. I think its also true that the punters want more and more luxury which is maybe why FL tend to build upwards to create more space. The Brooms and the Ferry boats seem to follow this trend. Personally I'd have a low airdraft Alpha any day of the week but that's just me!!!!

...and lastly a summery one at Cantley

...and the Beauchamp

Couple more seasonal ones Reedham

Yacht station

..Ribs of beef

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I think we will get more as the season gets underway. I've got quite a few 'library' photos which I'll browse through. Of course the snow makes even ordinary photos look good. I've kicked myself numerous times for not going up Riverside Road to photograph Pulls Ferry in the snow. I was in Norwich on 28th Feb and could easily have gone up there. You just don't think at the time. Anyway here's a couple from February to get the ball rolling. I don't think they are especially good though but its a start!!

Yep, great write up and lovely pics. Thanks for sharing. Best time to be out when its quiet!!

I play drums. Not brilliantly but I enjoy it. Problem is I don't drive so might have problems lugging my kit on the train! I do know an excellent keyboard player and singer too.............

I'll try to write up more when I get a minute Basically the Southern Broads are generally quieter and well worth visiting. Problems at Norwich are not as common as you might think, just maybe avoid Friday and Saturday when it gets a bit lively on the nearby Prince of Wales road.

I'm pretty sure that the moorings are not part of the pub. Back in the day the BA ranger used to be around there, I think this is confirmed by the fence which had been erected in recent years clearly separating the pub garden and the Quay. A couple of barges and a Broom seem to be fairly regular fixtures there now so I'm not sure what the status of these moorings are.

I've always liked the Ship and invariably call in every time we are on the Broads. The beer garden was always one of my favourite places although the view is a bit obscured now with the large boats which appear to have taken up residence. Popular with the locals too. My only reservation is with the real ale which has been a little disappointing on my recent visits. Otherwise good pub.

Great write up Scuse my ignorance but what's crabfat??

http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/urgent-boating-information/breydon-water-channel-marker-replacement-works

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Thanks Jean, the trains were a bit chaotic but we got back safely. Hasn't put us off next February though! I just feel so sorry for folks who had holidays booked for this week. You don't expect conditions like this in March!

Even as a 'seasoned' winter hirer I wouldn't want to be out there at the moment! Our recent trip was positively tropical by comparison! I've seen pictures on Twitter of ice at the top of Breydon. It's quite bad here in flat cap land but nothing like Norfolk.

Maids Head, Norwich on Wednesday morning. No buses, very few cars, only a few hardy pedestrians Not seen snow like that for a while I imagine.

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It's not often that the main rivers freeze like that. I'm glad we went when we did! Herbert Woods will still have hires booked I imagine as they were quite busy when we went back. I guess they will have to offer refunds or another holiday.

Ah, sorry can't say exactly. The goods folk at Swancraft put it together for us so I guess it's an engine hose of some kind. It's a perfect push fit for the Reedham taps though. Wonder if Peachments might stock it?