[Wroxham Bridge bash]

If I want to go through Wroxham or PH bridge I am happy to pay. I personally would not dream of going through on my own. I would be very unhappy about paying for others to go through though if I was not. I do believe that there should be some for of penalty if you take a hire boat through without the pilot. How about a Credit Card swipe when you take the boat out, the same as most hire cars. Only used in case of negligence and going through without pilot. In today's age it would not be impossible to spot those going through without.

[Hi Everyone]

Welcome from me to

 

[NBN/NBF Offline ??]

Yeah, I can get my fix now.

[NBN/NBF Offline ??]

If you mean .co.uk then they have been having problems for the last few days. Keep trying.

[Wroxham Bridge bash]

Pilot told me, If you know it will fit. Stand in the middle and go straight through. Two things help. Knowing it will fit and confidence.

then he took us straight through.

[Hello Everyone]

Welcome from me too. Hope all goes well and that you have a great time.

[Boats and Churches - Two Days in Norwich]

Loved the Dragons.

[New to the forum]

welcome from me too

 

[Bob and Jo`s beano on the Broads]

welcome from me too

[New to the forum but not to the Broads!]

Great to hear. Welcome onboard.

[Ahoy from Surrey]

Welcome from me too. all that is needed is a little consideration from people and we all get along fine. We managed to get through PH bridge a couple of weeks ago and loved it. 

[Hi]

welcome from me as well

[Hi everyone new to forum but not to broads]

welcome from me too

 

[Sunday 9th August, waiting for the tide!]

I looked carefully at the Photos before posting, no one is in sight and I could not see any indentifier on the boat. People need to be aware of the dangers. Happy for others to have different opinions to me, I would even fight for your right, but I don't need to agree with you K.

[Very Rare Lesser Spotted...]

Seen it a few times over the last two weeks.

[Sunday 9th August, waiting for the tide!]

Passed this between Brammerton and Surlingham last Sunday. First chance to post.

[Favourite Craft]

Sitting on Swallow now, the sun is out and it looks like it is going to be a lovely day. Wave if you see us. Return the boat on Friday morning.

[Crew Places - Broad Ambition]

I would have gone, but we will have just spent two weeks on the Broads so I would be pushing my luck.

[windows 10 or not to windows 10]

Still using Safari and Crome. Will take me years to get over the mistrust of MS internet explorer.

[The Adventures of Orca]

Lovely Photos Alan, enjoying the tale. The walk through the nature reserve is excellent.

[Try Flamping!]

Same from me too.

[Favourite Craft]

I like Swallow from Maffetts. Lovely little boat for two.

[Lovely Six days on Sweet Freedom]

According to other posts I found it was Aston Broadsword. At 6ft 3inches airdraft it is a good one for the bridge, not too wide either. Handles well.

[A plea to all the Saily's]

Just had some time out in a stinky and I must say the Sailies were excellent. More than ever before gave clear hand signals (of the pleasant, constructive nature) showing me where they wanted me to go. It really helps. For those that don't I find watching them as they get closer, unless there is an obvious change in river direction or wind they usually follow the same pattern. This allows me to anticipate where they will be so that I can do my best to not be where they want to be.......simples. Just occasionally this does not work and plan B is needed.......panic!

[Lovely Six days on Sweet Freedom]

Just spent six days on Sweet Freedom. Service was excellent. Boat very good with fuel. Freedom Yard to Burgh Castle, Womack, Potters, Under the bridge and all round, back under the Bridge next day, Womack (Lunham Butcher excellent), Acle, Reedham, Bargate Broad, Brundall Gardens 24hr, Brammerton, Freedom Yard. All this for 27 litres using the tides.