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The other Broads hire cruisers are L to R. Pearson - Barbers (Pearson Marine) "Golden Nymph", H. T. Percivals "Panther", a C. J. Brooms "Commander", possibly a Martham B & D Co. just showing her bow and H. E. Hippersons "Rest-A-Whyle. Golden Nymph dated from 1955, so narrows the date to 1955 / 1957.

Thanks Norfolk Nog. Sums up the philosophy of James Hoseason that customer care was paramount and from that everything else flowed. Having met over the years members of the Lowestoft office they all thought he was a great boss and company to work for. In the 1970s I used to get new members of the staff in our order office to ring Blakes and Hoseasons and pretend to enquire about a holiday and then compare. Both were friendly but Hoseasons always came out top. Obviously scripted but not overtly so, it was consistent and got you the customer to where you wanted. A model used everywhere today but in its day a pioneer. I do think however in hindsight other marketing strategies were not as successful. For instance I think he was responsible for many peoples attitude that the Broads was a downmarket holiday which it still holds to some extent today and the obsession with standardising fleets. Fred

They did not achieve it as the opposite happened when Blakes parent owner at the time, Wyndham Vacations bought out Hoseasons. The trading style has been allowed to lapse but if you want to book online through Blakes you still can. The 1970s event has always fascinated me. Blakes was still a co-operative and all I know is that it was promoted amongst others by Truman from the Blakes side to no avail. Perhaps Peter or Vaughan can enlighten? Fred

I know there were environmental concerns but what has happened to the host of schemes for tidal power? I would have thought a much more reliable source than the wind.

Wonderful place, always try but never can resist buying and keep on losing the loyalty card too!

Owners of Blue Mist, Evening Shadow, Goosander, Moonlight Shadow, Ranworth Breeze, Silver Cloud and Southern Crusader BEWARE.

Jayne is relatively modern dating to the late 1960s early 1970s I think you are confusing her with the similar but shorter Jane class that were built in 1952 and 1953. Fred

Having seen the longer video, just to confuse matters it does feature two different Ideal cruisers. One of which negotiates the bridge with no problem at all. I also feel uneasy watching this persons videos at times. There being a number of occasions when a help or even a shout would have avoided some nasty situations. The only excuse I can think off is that they run the camera continues without actually being there at all times. I do find the caliber of Broads YouTube vlogs (with notable exceptions ) to be far less professional than those produced about the canals. Relying far too much on the predicaments of boaters, the abuse of alcohol and the use of swear words. Fred

I do remember an old Guardian advert from years ago taken from two perspectives. One showed what we thought to be a thug up to no good and the other the same person running to save a life. Thats why we have to be careful judging the event. We are told it was a hit and run but we actually don't know what happened next. Did they contact the yard or moor up and go back to the scene to apologise. All we know for certain is what's on the film clip. However in this case the cynic in me says I doubt it....So hang em by the..... but only after they know they have lost their £500 security deposit. Fred

Having also posted a link to the video early on, I must admit I wondered if I was contravening Forum rules only to have that thought confirmed within minutes when it was removed. This sort of damage can be sorted very quickly but I really feel sorry for the hirers on San Marino who would have returned to that damage. It certainly would spoil my holiday, even though I had not been responsible. I know it's going over old territory but it's about time the old security deposit was reintroduced. Fred

Just had a peep on Wood's cam and things have been tidied up but river very high. Seems to be a Silver Jubilee moored up on the wrong side of bridge. Feel sorry for the boatyard guys doing the turnaround. Fred

Sorry to say I've been guilty of both but (and I know it's a poor excuse) I am going back to the time when there were few speed limits and if your wash wasn't breaking, you were considered fine. Fred

It certainly does.

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The old railway bridge on the Bure at Gt. Yarmouth had a whopping 15' 6" at A.H.W. In hindsight I think that link should have been retained rather than the existing terminus that ends on the edge of the town in the middle of nowt. The main problem at Potter is that the modern cruiser has evolved in a way that makes them difficult to pass through (if at all), while up until the 1970s the vast majority of (hire) craft could. Besides Potter the one that can really catch you out is Wayford. if your on the Dilham side after a downfall of rain you could be there some time! Fred

Thanks Diana for entertaining me since I was a teenager You were the tops. Fred

A total of 14 residents tested positive for Coronavirus during the period mentioned. The annoying thing is that at this time none of the staff were able to get tested. Fred

This year the BCBM fleet (Evening Shadow, Moonlight Shadow, Silver Cloud and Thunder) AGMs will be held over Zoom. Fred

My partner who is part of the management team of a 150 bed care home lost 9 residents to Covid in two weeks during the early peak of the pandemic. In the last 10 weeks they have had just 2 deaths neither Covid related. So the situation has improved greatly. Summer has a lot to do with this and we will just have to hope the now improved testing of staff and better provision of PPE will help during the coming months. The chaos surrounding the early days of the crisis was in no small part down to the governments incompetence and their reluctance to admit the problem. What they said they were doing to help for care homes bore no relation to what was happening in the real World. Fred

Agree Ian, my health centre is the same. Only polite way I can describe it is frustrating. Best wishes and good luck. Fred

In addition to Alan's list are Evening Shadow and Blue Mist. Both of these are moored, as is Thunder, at Horning. Evening Shadow is managed by BCBM while Blue Mist is owner managed. There are two shares for sale on Evening Shadow. Fred

Must take issue. It was not I who mentioned the yawn emoticon and that reference of it originally was aimed at myself. I took that remark in good humour. The reply to Poppy was tongue in cheek hence the smiley. I'm reading the thread because I am interested in the subject, will continue to read the thread and to comment where I think appropriate and can assure you I do not disrespect anyones opinion but neither should they mine. Fred

To quote "Yawn' emoticon again needed ! " Fred

The craft's name is visible in a number of takes and although an Alphacraft build, it was not a hire boat. Looking at the heavy bow protection I get the impression it is an ex hire craft that has come from a waterway with locks. Impressive video and a job well done by the rescue team. Must have been a scary moment for those on board. Fred

Good article with a good argument but if it's in the Spectator it's most definitely political and should be read as such. Fred.