Poppy

I know there are plenty who love 'toys', but depth sounders are notoriously inaccurate over liquid mud, which would pretty fairly describe the Breydon margins.

We live about 4 miles away from Woods End. Their reputation locally is nt to be envied !

No reason for panic. They should have gently been told that their position presented no danger and what to do as the tide came back . So they couldn't make the pub for the evening - tough !

Whilst I agree, surely the real onus should fall on the yards ? After all, they are required under the terms of their licence . "a) The Operator must ensure that before using a Vessel the Skipper is given:(i)An appropriate briefing in accordance with British Marine Federation (BMF)/Association of Inland Navigation Authorities (AINA) /Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code for the Design and Construction and Operation of Hire Boats, Part 1, Section 5.2 Handover Procedures (September 2009) (or as subsequently amended).(ii)A proper demonstration on how to fit, wear and use the buoyancy aids or lifejackets provided with the Vessel.(iii)An instruction to advise those on board the Vessel in the use of the buoyancy aids or lifejackets.(b) The Operator mustrecord in writing and retain details of all briefings, demonstrations and instructions given under paragraph 9 (a) " https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/owning-a-boat/Hired-powerboat-licensing

I did the same for a crew of 'newbies' at LudhamBridge a week ago. They were just the same, had been given no advice on even the very basic elements.

That will be for covid track and trace .

Are you trying to say that you can't legislate for idiots ?

Such videos already exist for Broads boat hirers , there can be no reasonable objection to such requirements for such requirements to be put in place.

Ask MM. He'll know

Fine - if you wear a life jacket when on deck.

No, boats don't have to, as has been pointed out earlier. Learn to understand tides and act according to this knowledge. You can save fuel that way too.

To quote a past president of the US "It's the economy stupid ".

Excellent post and the highlighted point is well made . I suggest that theason these owners choose not to keep their boat on th salty side is for one of two reasons - they lack the skills or confidence to do so, or mooring on the Broads is less expensive. There are restrictions on the power of auxilliary yachts, which may have less than 10 hp or they suffer penalties by way of higher tolls. Perhaps the time has come for the same principle to be appled to powered craft with engines of say more than 50 hp ?

Ah ha. It's been moved ! Thanks .

Cache clears when I exit , The problem is the same on both the laptop and the PC.

Yes, but it's not showing at all for me .

And doubtless it's the on he has been given

We seem to have lost the 'Edit' facility. I recognised a 'typo' as a recent post of mine was loading. When it 'landed ' there was no edit button.

I wonder if MR v has a view on that

Both ITV local news and BBC Look East arereporting that they are. I'd trust them before the EDP

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54176229 "Norfolk Police and the MAIB have opened an investigation."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54170207 "Carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid cars are as much as two-and-a-half times higher than official tests suggest, according to new research" The main attraction would appear the benefit in kind taxation charge ! Many ex company full hybrids appear at car auctions wit the charging cable still sealed in it's original packaging !

The MAIB investigation into the Diamond Emblem incident is ongoing .

Like many, I have a 'Dart Charge account' which allows for automatic payment for the Dartford Crossing when used. Yesterday I received the following email. Dear ******** Account Number: *********** Your Dart Charge account has been inactive for 12 months. In accordance with our terms and conditions, your account will be closed if it remains inactive for a further 90 days. You can keep your account open by topping up your balance or by making a crossing in a vehicle which is linked to the account. The account is close to £11 in credit ! It's surely unsurprising that I haven't used the crossing since last September, is it ? So I have had to put another £10 (minimum payment ) in order to 'keep my account open' . Refund of my ammount in credit ? Not a bl88dy chance ! Since my main use of the Dartford crossing is to go to/from Gatwick or the Channel crossings, it's hardly surprising that I've not been down that way for the last six monts or more, is it ?