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    What's Not Right?

    in Broads Photos

    Posted · Edited by DAVIDH

    Why? - because it's Easter and nothing to do till the footie on TV at 3pm. Here's another - what is missing - again it's nothing movable:

     

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    Edited to add - I did not really remove the sign!

    What's Not Right?

    in Broads Photos

    Posted

    Just trying this out for Easter. What's missing from this image? (it's not anything moveable). The easiest way to find out would be to look at an image of Potter but that would spoil the challenge. See how long it lasts.

     

    Potter Heigham.jpg

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    First Night On The Broads

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Our first night was aboard Sanderling from Sandersons in Reedham, 3rd March 1973. We picked up the boat and were off on our way around 2pm. Our first night stop was to be at Yarmouth Yacht Station so en-route we stopped off for a moment at Berney Arms to practice mooring. That went well so we were soon heading for Yarmouth. I remember that I had checked low water times and it was around 4pm so perfect for us. (See- some people did read the Blakes Handbook they sent with the booking invoice). We passed around the black and yellow post and headed up the Bure. At that time of the year there were few boats about so we could choose our mooring spot. We headed for what is now the emergency mooring area just past the road bridge. I stepped ashore and tied the bow rope, only to watch the back swing completely 180 degrees due to the tide flowing in at that time. I remember both of us collapsing in laughter as this happened, before we tied up safely "the other way around". I had a graphic lesson on why the tide can be friend or foe on my first day on the Broads.

    Funny how ageing affects your attitude to unexpected events. I know if that "manoeuvre" had happened to me today, I certainily would not be laughing - more like my heart would be in my mouth! Also, crossing Breydon and passing through Yarmouth on our first visit removed all fear of this fabled passage. We have always gone north to south/south to north on each holiday on the Broads since then. TO ME, all the warnings given for the passage always seem over the top. 

    An image of Sanderling is below - probably not from 1973

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    Faircraft Loynes New 2-4 Berth Cruisers

    in Cooking on a Boat

    Posted

    From an emailed newsletter received today:

     

     
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    With all that excitement, what next?

    We are delighted to be able to tell you that we have ordered two new cruiser hulls. Our boat builders and marine engineers will be building this brand new class of cruiser ready for the 2019 season. These dual steering cruisers will sleep 2 – 4 people and have a fantastic sun deck, very spacious living area and luxury cabin and bathroom, as well as all the usual high-quality features that you would expect from a Faircraft Loynes premier cruiser.

    All we need now is a name!! Any ideas? Remember all of our cruiser names begin with Fair. We look forward to receiving your suggestions!

    Live Music And Other Events On The Broads

    in Events & What's On

    Posted

    Just a quick note to say the "Live Music & Other Events" page on my site is back on-line and updated to show what's on over the Easter period and the rest of April. You can find it  HERE

    I currently have what's on details for:
    Kings Head, Loddon
    White Horse, Chedgrave
    New Inn, Horning
    The Dog, Ludham Bridge
    Kings Arms, Ludham
    Surlingham Ferry
    Bell Inn, St Olaves
    White Horse, Upton
    plus various Ad Hoc dates taken from the Norfolk Gig Guide. 

    I am sure there must be others and if anyone (bar owners or individuals) would like me to add their events I would be happy to do so. There is no charge so just send me a pm or post it to this page. 

    David

     

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    Single Parent Hiring Boats

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    When booking through Hoseasons you are offered the opportunity to take out personal insurance as an extra which includes up to £2million personal liability cover. Must say i always decline it - but then other household insurances include it. 

     

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    Single Parent Hiring Boats

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    It takes some doing Steve. And I would add that where Clive states " but other companies tend to follow suit" , as an industry leader it's a shame they could not see that this could become a defining moment for all those people who have or need to holiday on their own and stand up for them. I bet Barnes Brinkcraft are laughing all the way to the bank (the ones in the high street that is).

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    Single Parent Hiring Boats

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    It would not take much to set up a database - accessible by the boatyards - which would have details of past hires across all the companies, together with any damning evidence which might preclude the odd percentage of people Richardsons might not want to hire to. Then perhaps the  90+% of responsible, experienced hirers could still enjoy their holiday.

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