A Weekend At Beccles Yacht Station

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

This started yesterday when we motored up from Oulton Broad with the tide. Just after we passed the Waveney River Centre we thought that we could see a familiar boat ahead of us, just pootling along.

A wee while later as we closed I was now certain that we knew who it was..... Paul on Peters Joy out from Beccles for a quiet couple of hours!

We told him of our intentions to visit his boatyard for a pump out and he dropped behind us for a short time. I then throttled back to below 5 mph and he went on ahead to help us moor up in the fresh N'ly breeze.

Our visit was to correspond with the Wherry Albion's visit (reported on in a "Star Seen In Horning") and we had hopes that other NBN friends might arrive sometime over the weekend.

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

After the pump-out (very reasonably priced at £12) Paul checked out a sagging headlining and brought tools and bits to fix it when we were across in the yacht station. (Which he later did in his usual efficient way! We celebrated with a large G&T each!)'

We arrived to moor up on the pontoon that we had reserved but Albion was alongside and we would have made their departure somewhat difficult. So we were asked to moor a bit further along the quay, stern on, which wasn't a problem as the height of the tide made it possible for Mary-Jane to get off with some assistance from Paul.

To our great surprise, already moored, were Bound 2 Please, Hakuna Matata, Nyx and Moonlight Shadow!

More stories and pics to follow later today/tomorrow.

Gracie · July 15, 2017

So looking forward to this, thank you for posting, John, but could you please make the photos today rather than tomorrow, I can't wait that long and for goodness sake tell Charlie to behave himself :default_norty:

Have a lovely time :default_winko:

Grace

deebee29 · July 15, 2017

Hope you all have a great weekend

Now come on Grace, you know a trip on the Broads needs to be taken at a leisurely pace so you'll have to wait. :default_gbxhmm:

(but not too long I hope :default_eusa_dance: )

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

I'll try, Grace, but.................

John broke his helm seat on Nyx

And disappeared into Beccles to return with one!

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

SueH with Rosie the Corgi enjoying the late afternoon sun yesterday.

JennyMorgan · July 15, 2017

One thing that I admire about the layout on Nyx is the beer frig right next to John's lounging seat, both suitably placed for welcoming guests aboard.

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

First thing this morning we were all scattered.

Friday Girl,

Then Moonlight Shadow,

Followed by Nyx and Bound 2 Please

Hakuna Matata and Broadland Grebe were on the other side.

JennyMorgan · July 15, 2017

Re Sue & her corgi, I have yet to meet a corgi that hasn't made a darned good boat dog. Small enough to go under the arm when climbing ashore or back aboard, short legged enough to roll around in the forepeak when sailing and always good natured.

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

The Skipper came to call in the early morning sun!

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

Paul came to join us on Peters Joy and is seen with King and talking to Dee.

Hakuna Matata followed by Moonlight Shadow, Bound 2 Please and Nyx all joined in!

Chelsea14Ian · July 15, 2017

Hope you have a good time,Sorry we could not make it Marinas having a op on her wrist Monday.So lots to do this weekend.

Best wishes Ian

Hockham Admiral · July 15, 2017

Here's the vid of the Albion crew quanting out

Gracie · July 15, 2017

Smashing, any more of the Skipper?? :default_norty:

Ian please give Marina my best wishes for Monday and hope all goes well

Grace

Chelsea14Ian · July 15, 2017

Marina said thanks,we are doing lots today.Also looking at getting another car.My turn next looking for boats.

Chelsea14Ian · July 15, 2017

Also brought a fridge frezzer

Hockham Admiral · July 16, 2017

Saturday passed by as most NBN Saturdays do: convivial, happy, entertaining and amusing if not hilarious at times! :default_icon_razz: :default_icon_e_biggrin: :default_icon_e_surprised: :default_smiley-angelic002:

We had a family visit in the afternoon and then came the evening with barbies and the odd tipple or three (to augment the afternoon's).

Simon And Katie (Cambridge Cabby) were with us on Cerise Lady, which made us up to eight boats, and it was great to put faces to them (seen here entertaining John in the late evening dusk).

SwanR · July 16, 2017

Thanks for sharing all the photos. Interesting to see how the new quayside is looking at Beccles. Have a great day whatever you're all doing. :default_icon_wave:

Hockham Admiral · July 16, 2017

Quite a bit more to follow but I must start to get ready for the NBN sortie to Geldeston Locks later this morning. We are all going onboard Friday Girl with Charlie and Inge's exception. They had to depart at 05.00 this morning for the Breydon Crossing times..... is there no end to that man's abilities? :default_beerchug: