JennyMorgan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/environment/continuous-cruiser-miles-weston-norfolk-broads-1-5334228 I have long enjoyed the books of Roger Pilkington. His Small Boat through various waterways series of books is well worth seeking out. Perhaps Miles Weston will follow in his footsteps as a writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Iv no idea why it need to be done this EDP piece in fact I was one of the first approached and turned it down knowing full well how much of a potential target I would make myself to certain forums . Thing is some flatly refuse to follow the rules and mess up the bank's etc and I can see BA's point of view to a degree as it look very unsightly in certain areas , other than that there are those that go about their daily business and cause no harm or inconvenience to anyone and its the fact that some can't see that difference that really winds me up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Mr Weston does seem to thrive on drawing attention to himself. 300 collisions in only 4 years, I haven't managed anything near that in over 60 years on the Broads! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: I haven't managed anything near that in over 60 years on the Broads! Your doing some thing wrong then JM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 3 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Mr Weston does seem to thrive on drawing attention to himself. 300 collisions in only 4 years, I haven't managed anything near that in over 60 years on the Broads! Yep that's a lot if collision's my vest is 3 times in 2hrs at reedham but iv not been hit anywhere near as many a 300 in 8 yrs of day in day out boating probably more like 20 maximum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 It seems Mr Weston spends a lot of his time moored at/near Wroxham so I’m really not surprised his boat gets hit quite frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExMemberKingFisher Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 If not at Wroxham, then frequently at Stalham on the staithe which is notoriously difficult for boats to turn around there, or at Sutton near the electric posts, another notorious turning spot. I guess it's the price you pay for "living the dream" Personally I prefer to choose my mooring spots a little more carefully and return the boat to the safety of the marina between visits, but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 16 minutes ago, vanessan said: It seems Mr Weston spends a lot of his time moored at/near Wroxham so I’m really not surprised his boat gets hit quite frequently. 12 minutes ago, KingfishersTime said: If not at Wroxham, then frequently at Stalham on the staithe which is notoriously difficult for boats to turn around there, or at Sutton near the electric posts, another notorious turning spot. I guess it's the price you pay for "living the dream" Personally I prefer to choose my mooring spots a little more carefully and return the boat to the safety of the marina between visits, but each to their own. That will be why he's no where near either location the will it not he's actually at potter , then again there are many people who go out every weekend and always go to the same places , because someone goes some where a lot it shouldn't matter really as long as they abide by the rules . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ricardo said: That will be why he's no where near either location the will it not he's actually at potter , then again there are many people who go out every weekend and always go to the same places , because someone goes some where a lot it shouldn't matter really as long as they abide by the rules . Yes, as long as they abide by the rules. Enough said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExMemberKingFisher Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ricardo said: That will be why he's no where near either location the will it not he's actually at potter , then again there are many people who go out every weekend and always go to the same places , because someone goes some where a lot it shouldn't matter really as long as they abide by the rules . Ricardo, You know as well as I do that he has just posted a video from Potter, and yes he may be there today. You also know as well as I do that he has spent most of the Summer bouncing around the various moorings of Wroxham and Hoveton and making videos of people running engines and complaining about being hit. The evidence is on his own forum. It is probably one of the worse places to moor at for a chance of being hit, so why choose to stay there for a long period of time and then moan about the consequences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think it fair to say that Miles is a bit of a "Marmite charactor" Like many, I have met him and although he was quite abrasive I got on with him OK, or at least I felt I did. I will not jump in to condem him, though nor will I defend him out of hand. I might be tempted to say he can be his own worst enemy, however I see this thread as being more about the EDP than Miles himself. For the life of me I do not understand the paper running this feature, it is one mans view, one mans opinion, and worse still, one mans input. This is not journalism, this is page filling, and the EDP should be ashamed for filling it's pages in such a manner. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Come on guys lets keep it friendly, each to their own I say. Charlie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExMemberBobdog Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 4 hours ago, JennyMorgan said: Mr Weston does seem to thrive on drawing attention to himself. 300 collisions in only 4 years, I haven't managed anything near that in over 60 years on the Broads! You’re just not trying hard enough are you? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ExMemberKingFisher Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bound2Please said: Come on guys lets keep it friendly, each to their own I say. Charlie Can I ask why the need for that statement? So far I don't see anything unfriendly on this thread. However that statement alone is enough to raise hackles. It is totally unnecessary. There was a pattern developing before Christmas which I am heartily sick and tired off. I make a post, Ricardo quotes my post, I respond within the T.O.S and then cue a mod with a warning about keeping it friendly. I purposely as a gesture of goodwill did not respond to Ricardo's baiting before Christmas and stopped posting. If you don't want me posting here then simple please remove my account. If you leave it open then I will continue posting. Enough is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 9 minutes ago, Bobdog said: You’re just not trying hard enough are you? Maybe he doesn’t get out on his boat/s enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 29 minutes ago, KingfishersTime said: Ricardo, You know as well as I do that he has just posted a video from Potter, and yes he may be there today. You also know as well as I do that he has spent most of the Summer bouncing around the various moorings of Wroxham and Hoveton and making videos of people running engines and complaining about being hit. The evidence is on his own forum. It is probably one of the worse places to moor at for a chance of being hit, so why choose to stay there for a long period of time and then moan about the consequences? Oh I'll accept that the spots he chooses are famous for getting hit that's exactly why I keep well away form them . Now moorings wise as far as I'm aware there is nothing within the broads act and by laws that prevent moving from one location to another and if you wish back again as long as 24 hrs have elapsed n trust me many many none life afloat full time private owners do exactly this , and yet as soon as anyone who lives afloat full time does it then its wrong , please show me where it is breaking any bylaw ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 13 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: I think it fair to say that Miles is a bit of a "Marmite charactor" Like many, I have met him and although he was quite abrasive I got on with him OK, or at least I felt I did. I will not jump in to condem him, though nor will I defend him out of hand. I might be tempted to say he can be his own worst enemy, however I see this thread as being more about the EDP than Miles himself. For the life of me I do not understand the paper running this feature, it is one mans view, one mans opinion, and worse still, one mans input. This is not journalism, this is page filling, and the EDP should be ashamed for filling it's pages in such a manner. I think if I remember correctly it was back in march when the asked me , its taken quite a while to find someone who was prepared to do it and even then I was asked for input , I'd rather keep to myself than do something of this nature but that's IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Ricardo said: Oh I'll accept that the spots he chooses are famous for getting hit that's exactly why I keep well away form them . Now moorings wise as far as I'm aware there is nothing within the broads act and by laws that prevent moving from one location to another and if you wish back again as long as 24 hrs have elapsed n trust me many many none life afloat full time private owners do exactly this , and yet as soon as anyone who lives afloat full time does it then its wrong , please show me where it is breaking any bylaw ? I would just like to add here that in November I saw High Seas moored at the Hoveton moorings three days in a row, that is surely against the bye-laws. Of course people move from one location to another, isn’t that why the moorings are provided?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, KingfishersTime said: Can I ask why the need for that statement? So far I don't see anything unfriendly on this thread. However that statement alone is enough to raise hackles. It is totally unnecessary. There was a pattern developing before Christmas which I am heartily sick and tired off. I make a post, Ricardo quotes my post, I respond within the T.O.S and then cue a mod with a warning about keeping it friendly. I purposely as a gesture of goodwill did not respond to Ricardo's baiting before Christmas and stopped posting. If you don't want me posting here then simple please remove my account. If you leave it open then I will continue posting. Enough is enough. Baiting !!!!! Where ? I do not do that , I might have a different point of view but I do not bait people n maybe its post like that that cause mods to pop up its totally not required . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, vanessan said: I would just like to add here that in November I saw High Seas moored at the Hoveton moorings three days in a row, that is surely against the bye-laws. Of course people move from one location to another, isn’t that why the moorings are provided?? Well did you report it ????? Its outside the rules I stated isn't it surely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 16 minutes ago, vanessan said: Maybe he doesn’t get out on his boat/s enough! Not this year I haven't but when I do then I tend to avoid obvious contact points! Boating as a contact sport can be expensive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 New Years resolution, resist hackle raisers, who ever they may be. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Come on guys lets keep it friendly, each to their own I say. Hmmmmmm, yes I too did wonder why the above statement was posted as well My 'Wondering' came to mind before I saw 'K.F's post too Griff 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ricardo said: Well did you report it ????? Its outside the rules I stated isn't it surely . I am not, nor ever shall be, in the habit of reporting misdemeanours unless they are adversely affecting me or other people. As the moorings were virtually empty being November, no harm was being done. If we all went off reporting every little thing to the BA, they would be spending too much time checking things out unnecessarily. I am sure you would agree with that Ricardo. I just used the event as an example of ‘rule bending’. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 The Authority has wisely made it clear that 48 hour use of some 24 hour moorings is acceptable out of season. For me I go along with Vanessan on this one. A common sense application of the rules has a lot to recommend it and has long been the Broads way. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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