seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hi everyone, I'll be going on my first solo cruise in march probably with Richardson's,does anyone know of any other boatyards that allow solo cruising ? Also I've got my eye on a few boats courtesy of the captains blog who is a connoisseur at solo cruising on the broads but i just wondered if any of you could recommend a boat that is more suited to the solo cruiser, cheers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hello Sean, Thank you for your first post since joining the forum. I am sure someone will be along soon with some information for you. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 A warm from me and the wench (some call her Inge) Sean Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 56 minutes ago, seanguest said: Hi everyone, I'll be going on my first solo cruise in march probably with Richardson's,does anyone know of any other boatyards that allow solo cruising ? Also I've got my eye on a few boats courtesy of the captains blog who is a connoisseur at solo cruising on the broads but i just wondered if any of you could recommend a boat that is more suited to the solo cruiser, cheers ? Hi there. I've hired solo several times, including twice on Broadland Wave 2 from Richardsons, most recently in May 2017. It's a breeze to handle and very manageable, even if the decks are slightly high. Have a look at my write up in the Holiday Tales section and my review in the Hire boat section. Richardsons are top people - next year I have Symphony solo and 2 other hires with a 'crew'. Elsewhere, I know Freedom are happy with solos and I think Silverline are if you book direct. I know Herbert Woods and NBD both insist on 2 people, which is bizarre given a solo experienced hirer is less risk than a pair of novices. I assume you have boating experience as Richardsons and the others insist on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Broads01 said: I assume you have boating experience as Richardsons and the others insist on that. that's the one thing that puts me off solo cruising - I don't have a great deal of boating experience, maybe we should start a thread for people who want to go boating but need the experience, to buddy up and boat share a hire boat to gain that experience and confidence to go solo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Yes I'm a confident boater & have plenty of experience, I usually end up mooring the boat up myself even when others are aboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, seanguest said: I usually end up mooring the boat up myself even when others are aboard. Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Several times this year I saw Silver Melody being single handed. Being an aft-cockpit cruiser it does look well suited to the solo helmsman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Welcome aboard the good ship NBN, Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Please remember whilst solo cruising the use of your life saver is even more essential 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Welcome along Sean. There's a chap called Russell Thomson who is also blogging his adventures solo cruising on YouTube. He has hired two forward steer cruisers from Richardson's this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Welcome from me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hey and welcome here - you can hire through Barnes Brinkcraft who let out to solo helms, it will be a no no from Herbert Woods and Faircraft Loynes but not sure about Horning Ferry Marina, or even the new Broads Boating Co. at Acle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I quite often cruise solo, on a centre cockpit boat.iIt just needs a bit more planning with ropes drinks snacks etc. If I need the loo I just nose into the reeds. Doug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 6 hours ago, grendel said: that's the one thing that puts me off solo cruising - I don't have a great deal of boating experience, maybe we should start a thread for people who want to go boating but need the experience, to buddy up and boat share a hire boat to gain that experience and confidence to go solo. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 53 minutes ago, brundallNavy said: I quite often cruise solo, on a centre cockpit boat.iIt just needs a bit more planning with ropes drinks snacks etc. If I need the loo I just nose into the reeds. Doug Nose into the reeds...i just planned on filling the empty wine bottles lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 4 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: Please remember whilst solo cruising the use of your life saver is even more essential Good point, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I don't think I entirely like my own company enough to solo hire, though a bit of me does fancy it. Good preparation and knowing your limits are vital I would think. As stated , life jacket at all times is a must, I would imagine that is why some yards don't hire solo, more to do with personal safety than a worry about the boat. I'm sure they lose more sleep when they see a crowd of young uns leaving the yard!! Good luck, look forward to hearing all about it, maybe one day I will pluck up the courage!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 10 hours ago, seanguest said: Yes I'm a confident boater & have plenty of experience, I usually end up mooring the boat up myself even when others are aboard. Hi and a very warm welcome from me and Yes i also do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, andy said: Hi and a very warm welcome from me and Yes i also do I don't know about you but i find it easier mooring up on my own as opposed to doing it with 2 others that just don't get it however many times you try learning them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Freedom offers solo cruising on smaller boats. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I own and solo cruise an Elysian Bounty AF27. Very easy boat to use and Richardsons have several available to hire. Will also go under Potter Heigham bridge as often as not. (with a pilot if you are hiring) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndham Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 15/11/2017 at 20:09, seanguest said: Nose into the reeds...i just planned on filling the empty wine bottles lol Can I suggest you only buy red wine to drink then....wouldn't want any, errrrrr, mishaps, if you see what I mean!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, Wyndham said: Can I suggest you only buy red wine to drink then....wouldn't want any, errrrrr, mishaps, if you see what I mean!! That reminds me of a joke,here goes. A wine taster went into a bar and asks the bartender for a fifty year old glass of red wine. The bartender pours him a drink, the man drinks it and immediately spits it out, and yells “This is a 43 year old red wine! I asked for a 50”A few people at the bar applaud him for his knowledge. He wipes his lip and says “Its ok. Just give me a 35 year old glass of white wine” The bartender serves him again, the man tries it, and cannot bring himself to swallow the drink. Furious he yells at the bartender “This is not a 35 year old wine, its only 27 years old”Once again the people at the bar applaud his great taste. He then asks for a simple seven year old beer. The bar tender gives him a can and he says “Its not exactly seven years but not bad.”When he’s done with the drink the bartender comes back and says “Some guy at the other end of the bar told me he wanted to get you a drink”He thanks the man and raises his glass to him, and takes a sip. Disgusted he screams “God this tastes like water!” To which the guy at the end of the bar jumps up and asks “How old am ? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi Sean A very warm welcome aboard the forum from me I so hope you make your fifty posts, we could do with you in the full members jokes section Grace 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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