[TOILETS ON BROADS BOATS]

One more reason not to fall in the river and if you do, dont open your mouth - ughh!!

[FOOD SHOPPING]

Lathams or QD as it is now, has expanded its food hall and it is now really large. There is not a great deal that you cannot pick up. I was quite surprised.

[Hiring solo]

People do not realise that boating on the broads is not akin to taking a boat on the lake. There are tides to consider and in bad weather windy weather can make it a whole new ball game. As a Mum I would have kittens about letting a youngster with a young child go off on a hire boat. It is bad enough when there are two adults on board.

[Hiring solo]

I think the expression - discretion - is the key here. A female family member had a bright idea that she could hire and go tootling off on her own with her young son. I do hope and trust that for a complete novice as that is what she would be, not a clue is another expression, boatyards would not let the hire go ahead.

[Not all speeders are hire-boats!]

Yes that is true, I am fogetting not all boats are as stable as ours. Thinking about it would be far worse for them.

Just think people well just dont think.

[Not all speeders are hire-boats!]

I should hardly think that someone 'moving about on board' is comparable to that boat hairing up the river at that speed, which at the end of the day is breaking the law. I am talking about being rocked about in such a manner that is harsh and unexpected.

[Not all speeders are hire-boats!]

What harm is there is showing the photos. People should be aware of the wake they are creating. Consideration for other users of the rivers - wait until somebody is scalded by boiling liquid. That bling boat which is a hired boat is beyond a joke. Whatever was the rush - somebody having a heart attack?

[The 3 Rivers Race...........]

Going to stick my neck out here. Dont you think in the light of the fact that everyone new the wind was going to make the race hairy to say the least , could it not have been postponed to another day when conditions would have been so much better. Surely it is very unfair to criticise everyone as not being a 'saily' I would have thought controlling the boat in that wind was nigh on impossible for some people, hence all the problems. Do think though if the guilty ones that did have the misfortune to damage other boats should hold their hands up and not just be under the impression that they are beyond the law.

There you have it - my 10p worth.

[Some of the comments are a bit strong]

Totally agree and how yards that do that would gain so much respect from the wider public both hirers and privateers. Why does it have to take a disaster to prompt the correct action. Just wonder which yards would put their heads up and show responsibility for the louts.

[I Know how you feel]

Sorry obviously got wrong end of stick and more than relieved to have done so. It must be extremely frightening to the person being passed.

[I Know how you feel]

This is the kind of behaviour that puts my wife off crossing Breydon. Stupid or what, no care and consideration for others. The boat you passed is a modern boat and probably sea going , have you any conception of what a small Broads cruiser would suffer with attitudes like this.

[I'm Hiring a Boat from WRC !!]

Thanks JillR have done just that, have left it a bit late now but you never know your luck, he might read his emails early. I wish I had thought of this earlier. Anyway as I say thank you just the same.

M

[I'm Hiring a Boat from WRC !!]

Can anyone who has hired ' Skipper' tell me if there is an oven on board, I realise there is a hob had planned to do Pizza for lunch but if no oven will have to have a rethink. Will take my own saucepan for the hot soup as going to be cold.

M

[Leatherette or vinyl]

Thanks for the suggestion of Jeckles of Oulton - just live a short way from them so will pop in and have a look see.

Again many thanks.

[Leatherette or vinyl]

Hope this is posted in the correct place - Can anyone help - I am trying to locate a supplier of leatherette or vinyl for a wall covering on the boat - preferably with a foam backing to match that already there. I am having difficulty in finding a supplier and would appreciate any info.