Breydon Today

JennyMorgan · October 22, 2017

From Gorleston Coastguard today:

No casualties, apparently the boats will be towed off at high water tonight.

KaptinKev · October 22, 2017

For some it seems to be rocket science to stay between the posts, unless the wind got the better of them, which is unfortunate if it did.

Maxwellian · October 22, 2017

I have not yet managed to wander outside of the posts, put they are confusing sometimes especially if distracted. Never mock the afflicted, you never know when it might be you. :)

October 22, 2017

12 minutes ago, Maxwellian said:

I have not yet managed to wander outside of the posts, put they are confusing sometimes especially if distracted. Never mock the afflicted, you never know when it might be you. :)

Well said , and as one who has ended up on the mud its,all too easy to be critical , iv done 12 yrs sailing mostly every day with hundreds and hundreds of hrs experience and I just ran out of talent one day in fact it was night but clear sky's , even so I got it wrong , no one is Invincible as one lack of concentration proved to me , the main thing is the crews are safe boats are replaceable people aren't .

JohnK · October 22, 2017

Sorry for the newbie question but is that why Breydon gets shut to hire boats?

Broads boats can get blown out of the channel in high winds?

I’ve only ever crossed it in good conditions or in a powerboat.

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Timbo · October 23, 2017

Hi John,

Breydon has always had its dangers for navigation. Mudflats, strong flows on entrances and exits, fog and strong wind... the occasional bit of 'wave action' as a result can be tricky, particularly for those new to boating. So as a precaution Breydon will be closed to hire boats on the presumption, not always correct, that the hire boater will not be as familiar with navigation and particularly Breydon.

In good conditions, following the navigation posts, Breydon is a joy to cross...the birdlife is amazing.