We’ve been out in December and February for many years now so I can report on what we’ve found. There will be others of course.
Can’t comment on electric posts as we never use them but most seem to be lit up so I assume they are connected. Note the comment on the winter semi live aboards above though. In winter the hot spots such as Horning, Ranworth and Loddon often have a cluster around the posts although one less now Tombstone has gone.
We have had water at:
Faircraft Loynes
Boulters
Horning Marina Services
Ludham Bridge Boatyard
Simpsons Stalham
Sutton Staithe Boatyard
Herbert Woods
Bridgecraft
Ranworth
Goodchild Marine
Reedham
Loddon (don’t rely on this though)
Brooms
Swancraft
Oulton Broad Yacht Station (pontoon only)
There may be water at Beccles – possibly JA could advise.
Often the yards are busy with winter maintenance and you may need to look for someone to help. A polite request and a big smile is rarely refused. Mrs Nog excels in this department. If someone is dragged away from the job they are doing to help you a small gratuity is strongly recommended on top of any basic charge. This is always accepted and appreciated.
The stalwarts are basically Ranworth and Reedham. Because of their position you are likely to pass them at least once. It only takes a few minutes to divert to Ranworth from the main river even if you are not stopping there. As I mentioned earlier if you are sensible with water it can last longer than you think. We have never run out or had a problem. In extreme weather hoses can freeze, this is where the taps at Reedham are so handy. I have known even these to freeze but a kettle of boiling water soon sorts that out. Like all Broads trips always be prepared to have a Plan B.
Just thought - if a pipe has frozen and not been used for a while you can sometimes get green algae type deposits coming out. Always best to run the hose for a minute just to check.