NorfolkNog

Said it many times, you get the service from Bridgecraft that you will never get from the big yards. Highly recommended

Couldn't agree more Neil. Swan Reflection 2 was the last boat we hired from Swancraft and (I think) their penultimate build. Paul is a 'thinking man's' boat builder and the quality is excellent. He would build to your specification as well. The 31 is perfect for a couple (IMHO), compact but not cramped. Low air draught and will slot into those smaller gaps. Great handling too. Bet it would be cosy in winter too. Just need those numbers to come up..........

Saw quite a few Pacifics out and about and certainly a yard I would consider. We enjoyed our time down South, much more quiet and peaceful. This may have been partially due to the early morning/evening transit times. Bumped into Tracy (ex Berney Arms landlady) and she said they could predict how busy they would be based on tide times.

Good but sad journey home, thanks M I agree, price of some boats, very expensive. Bridgecraft provide very good value fortunately. I would also agree about smaller boats for a couple. When the lottery comes up I'll get Swancraft to build me a 31 foot Alphacraft

We've just returned and it was very noticeable the high number of Richardsons older boats out. Ditto Herbert Woods. I do wonder if cost is really starting to bite. We moored in Faircraft Loynes yard, they had a few boats out but not many.

Still here M (last day) It was absolutely fantastic down South. Quiet, I think the early/late Yarmouth time helped. We don't mind getting up early and from 6 to 9 the rivers are empty. I would strongly recommended it. Sun is out now but very windy apart from the gazebo in the Bridge Inn garden What have you booked out of Interest?

Yes, by boat M Had to wait for the Bridge after leaving Caxton Club but got through at about 7 foot 3. The Locks is a fabulous pub. Waiting for Reedcutter to open at the mo. Really quiet darn sarf, wonder why.....

Ha ha! The 10 quid mooring fee at Ranworth will sort them out no problem mooring here at Geldeston and me and Mrs Nog have found a quiet corner. Best time to be on the Broads is December, moor anywhere for free and loads of room in the pubs. Magic.

Very busy at the Locks tonight No sign of PJ in Beccles I'm afraid but will look on the way back

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It's beer o'clock

No, very quiet surprisingly. There's a little market on in the square though and Mrs Nog is looking at the tat

Safely in Monica land

Safely through Great Yarmouth, nothing stirring, even a mouse. Beccles and Caxton Club here we come

Ex Aston if memory serves? Distinctive green hull?

Certainly will are they berthed at Beccles?

The Stokesby swirl is clearly visible where we are. Doesn't show up very well on a photo

All quiet at Stokesby, for now..... The number of boats ploughing up the river against the ebb is amazing. No fuel refunds there methinks

Not at all M Aiming to go through at silly o'clock tomorrow and avoid the crowds. Will be heading your way too

Well spotted

Cheers!

Plenty of room at Herbert Woods this morning Now ready for a gin or three at the excellent Bridge Inn

That would have been us Jean! I think many folk look at the front part and don't venture down near the crane which is usually the best place to moor.

All quiet in Faircraft Loynes yard now. Not too many of their boats out by the look of it. I think Richardsons have really cornered the market this week by the look of it. Lot of their lower priced boats out too. Fortunately Bridgecraft give excellent value for the quality.

All quiet and peaceful in Faircraft Loynes this morning. No engines running.........yet..... Two boats moored outside the hotel. 20 quid a pop apperently. Visited the hotel last night. Not cheap but the Lacons and Humpty Dumpty were in fine fettle and Mrs Nog sampled the flavoured vodka. Full marks to the Hotel for the great bar service and most importantly, they didn't boot us out early