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I was in Herbert Woods Boatyard on the day that the discount was announced. There were in excess of 25 boats sitting around not hired out. There were some which hadn’t been out for at least two weeks. (HW put a post it note with the day it was cleaned in the back window). The staff said that it had been dead all season and they were worried. Also noted was the huge number of boats sitting in Richos yard, Barnes Brinkcraft and NBD. Ferry Marina had a few in too. In fact the only yard with all their boats out was Bridegcraft. I know they are only a small yard but %age wise - they were smashing it.

It might say £20 but it’s worth enquiring. I’ve never paid that much. In August, it was £25 for an overnight mooring with as much electricity as I wanted AND a single pump out.

Sorry to hear that you’re selling up, Paul. We will miss you as a neighbour. Peter’s Joy is stunning and an absolute credit to you. I hope she stays on the broads. Far too many of the Aston’s have moved to other waterways now. Best of luck with your new project Charlie

You’re absolutely right. The bridge says £20 I think. But I paid £25 for overnight with leccy and a pump out. Very reasonable for a secure mooring and a bit more sheltered than the bankside which always seems to be blowing a hooley. (Not an issue for us, but also much easier to get in and off for those less confident or less mobile)

I stayed in Herbert woods last week. £10 for the night including electricity. I’m not complaining about that. It’s cheaper than anywhere downstream of Wroxham bridge.

A sad sight. As much as I dislike the Calypso design - don’t shoot me, it’s a personal preference thing, nobody (and no boat) deserves that. It was fine on Christmas Eve afternoon when I walked past it. Like most boat owners, I tend to notice boats which are a bit ‘down in the water’ or don’t look like they are sitting right. By Saturday my other half reported that it was down, as per the photos. By Tuesday it looked even worse. Without owner details, what can Beccles YS do about it? Surely it becomes a hazard with possible fuel leakage etc.

It indeed happen twice. I actually have the clipping from the EDP somewhere The second time was the Aston Severn. One of the Thames class. She was written off by the insurance and sold off to be refurbed because it popped the seam between hull and superstructure. She was kept at St Olaves for a while and called the ‘She’ll be right’. She left the broads several years ago though and I think went to somewhere on the Thames. I believe there’s a photo of her in a Thames marina floating around somewhere on one of the forums.

Last week I saw a pair of kingfishers at the Berney Arms and another 4 passing through the very lower reaches of the Bure. (No more that ten posts upstream of Marina Quays) I didn't realise that they fished and obviously thrived in salt or brackish conditions.

There they are bbqing all the peasants!

Back to being beautiful ♥️

Thank you Pauline! Its been a while I know. I was a little disillusioned with the whole forum thing for some time and have to admit that my only reason for lurking was work avoidance while I was supposed to be writing reports. However, (see... report speak!) it has reminded me that there is fun to be had and I may just lurk a little more often.

Hmmmm.... familiar looking photos Martin!

I'm well thanks, Tim. Very boat-sick now that I'm back at school but its only 30 school days, 5 hours, and 30 minutes until half term. Not that I'm counting obviously. I just hope that the weather holds out for an Indian Summer around the last week of October.

Wow Tim, I'd forgotten that his Lordship had videoed part of that day. It seems so long ago now. It was such a hot day but great fun. Betsy Jane was a great lead ship. Was that the year that Telscombe came too? Charlie

She looked fab when I saw her on Monday Barry. Between Dawn Star, Malanka, you and the moorhen we had a bit of a woodie convoy going on down the Ant. Charlie