Franzipan90 Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Just on our way up to the broads for 10 nights on Jewel of Light from Herbert Woods. Will try and remember to post some daily updates/pictures. Weather looks good, can't wait!. 8 Quote
BroadAmbition Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Enjoy. We have all three Jewels booked along with ‘B.A’ for our annual Lads Week in October Griff 1 Quote
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Franzipan90 said: Will try and remember to post some daily updates/pictures. We like piccies and updates! Have a good one Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, BroadAmbition said: Enjoy. We have all three Jewels booked along with ‘B.A’ for our annual Lads Week in October Griff Thankyou, ever had any luck getting it under Potter Bridge? It says its possible at times. We were hoping to go up to Hickling if we could. 1 Quote
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, Franzipan90 said: It says its possible at times I think you would be very lucky. However I think Herby Woods will offer a discount on a day boat if you are hiring from them. Might be worth a thought, well worth getting up there. Quote
grendel Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Hire a boat from Martham boats, at least then if you cannot get through Potter Bridge you are the right side of it for Hickling and Horsey mere. (though to be fair its exceptional when Marthams boats cannot get under Potter, I got taken through with just 5'11" on the boards) 1 Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, grendel said: Hire a boat from Martham boats, at least then if you cannot get through Potter Bridge you are the right side of it for Hickling and Horsey mere. (though to be fair its exceptional when Marthams boats cannot get under Potter, I got taken through with just 5'11" on the boards) We do look at them and have hired yachts from them in the past the sleeping arrangements never quite work for us these days unfortunately. Quote
grendel Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 the cruisers are fairly basic, but the beds were comfortable, the instruments were particularly frugal, two voltmeters, a temperature gauge and an oil pressure gauge, but the boats themselves produce so little wash its not really a problem. Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 We don't mind basic, more that we were looking at 4 separate cabins prefer to not have to makeup beds everyday. Quote
BroadAmbition Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 They are ideal for our Annual Lads week. Bags of room and offer the capability of accommodating six Lads without using the communal saloon bunks and all in separate bunks. Dog friendly too. Plus the huge well deck area ideal for fishing gear and the like. Yes they are not what one would call 5 star but we don't need 5 star. Getting under PHB - Realistically - Not a prayer nowadays but they will pass under Wroxham and Beccles old bridge quite happily. They will answer to the helm going astern quite happily too and are a breeze to handle. Towing a dinghy will increase the stern wave but otherwise they produce little wash at normal cruising speeds. Tip If stowing items on the fwd and aft coach house roofs - i.e Fishing rods and the like use bungy straps as the hand rails are inset and won't stop gear rolling off. Being shaft drive they are quiet and economical for their size. We winter cruise with these craft and manage quite happily although the quarter berth aft is the coldest onboard (The one I usually end up in). Turning in close quarters is also do-able we have taken them up to the head of navigation at Geldeston village, the Locks, Wayford, Coltishall locks, Neatishead too. Reversed them all the way back down the dyke from Geldestone village, the same at Thurne Dyke with no issues. Spent nights on the mudweights. We always get a second mudweight from H.W's to hold them steady for fishing. Side dyke at Ranworth staithe is do-able too. Flat out over Breydon no matter how rough - they will handle that too.. Large saloon area is good for entertaining guests. What's not to like? Griff 4 Quote
Broads01 Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Franzipan90 said: Thankyou, ever had any luck getting it under Potter Bridge? It says its possible at times. We were hoping to go up to Hickling if we could. Hardly anything gets through Potter these days unfortunately, save for the aforementioned Martham Boats. Griff would probably know what Jewel's air draft is, 6 foot 9 maybe? If it was nearer 6 foot you might have a chance. Having said that, the last time I passed through was Bright Horizon in 2013 which needed about 6 foot 8 I think. 1 Quote
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Agree with Simon and Griff sadly chances are probably similar to England winning the Word Cup It is magic through the Bridge though, dayboat worth thinking about? We've done that last few years, well worthwhile 1 Quote
BroadAmbition Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 Griff would probably know what Jewel's air draft is, From memory - which is of course highly dubious nowadays - we accurately measured two of the Jewels for self pilotage through Wroxham bridge. They are 7ft or 7ft 2" making Wroxham and the like a breeze - PHB ? - Not likely unless the Ba adopt the former GYA Port Commissioners ethos and re-commence dredging the lower Bure Griff 1 Quote
Kron Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 Enjoy! Hope you've packed your suncream for the scorching weather promised next week Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 23, 2018 Author Posted June 23, 2018 Thanks, may consider the day boat option. Boat seems all good so far nice and roomy for 5 adults, one child and a dog! Likening the layout aswell and yes the engine does seem quiet. We are heading through Yarmouth today and towards Beccles. All going well so far...nearly squashed the dingy when coming out the boatyard yesterday as was quite breezy but since then no hassle. Heading towards Beccles with a planned stop tonight at the Waveney River Centre. 7 Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 So spent the sat night at Waveney River centre... £10 for the mooring however this included free use of both the shower/toilets and the swimming pool which for 5 people to swim definitely saved us some pennies! Bit worried at the start of the night as a few of the campers appeared to be a bit but "rowdy" however no issues and everyone settled down at a reasonable hour. Here at Beccles currently and although a lovely place, after paying the same price for a mooring fee as the river centre was disappointed to find the toilets not 24 hour as I discovered at 7.30 yesterday evening they were already locked also extra £2 for use of shower (which we haven't paid). My brother and Husband had a little success fishing...mainly perch and my son had his first sailing experience (aged 4) with my dad in the dingy. So a good evening all round. Loving the weather, long may it continue! Plan to head towards Norwich today and to go back through Yarmouth Wednesday Evening. In terms of the boat, so far we have agreed it's the best we have had in terms of layout and no problems so far.Its an old boat so in need of some very minor fixes, these however dont affect the use and a lack of vegetable knife! There has been the occasional "beep" noise which as I lay awake at 4am I suspect to be the fire alarm perhaps needing a new battery. Hope these updates are ok and not to "mundane" it's my first time of writing. 11 Quote
SwanR Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 You're doing a great job with the write up and it's lovely to see your pictures. Weather forecast looks like a brilliant week to be afloat. Have a good time. :) Quote
NorfolkNog Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Ditto, loving the piccies and holiday tale please keep them coming Woods fit both smoke and CO2 alarms, the smoke one is very sensitive in the confines of a boat so could be that. The water pump may kick in occasionally but that would be more of a humming/ buzzing Lovely weather!!! Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Posted June 29, 2018 Sorry for delay been a "busy" few days. Monday- Left Beccles, Stopped for Lunch at Langley Dyke, then pulled up briefly in Brooms boatyard for some supplies in Brundall where most of our group went to the shop leaving my dad and I on the boat. They got to the shop ok but some how got lost on the way back and ended up further down river, a phone call from my husband saying could we come rescue them, he seemed scared they were going to get shot or something! We spotted them in what appeared to be in someone's garden/boats he'd. Anyway once everyone on board (nobody scarier than an old man was about, who certainly didn't look like he was going to shoot anyone) we carried on towards Norwich, stopping for the night at Brammerton Common. Lovely Mooring Place. Tuesday Left Brammerton just before 9 and arrived in Norwich at about 1030. Gentleman at the yaucht station polite and helpful as always. Had a lovely walk round the shops and around the cathedral. Unscheduled stop at the NHS walkin as as my husband had a what was looking like an infected finger dealt with nice and promptly with some dressings. We then went and made use of the swimming pool (minus the husband who had been advised not to). Was then fish and chips for Tea apologies I can't remember the name of the place. Wednesday Left Norwich at about 9 for a leisurely trip to Yarmouth for a late tide at 1800. Made use of the showers before leaving very clean and tidy. Stopped at Rockland Broad short dyke for a few hours of fishing and leisurely lunch. Across Breydon which was much choppier than on the way through and through Yarmouth at pretty much bang 6. Initial plan had been to pull up for dinner and overnight at the Stracey Arms with the plan to pop to Potter in the morning to get a pump out free at the boatyard then on to Wroxham. My brother expressed he wasn't keen on mooring there could we get closer to Potter. So on we went taking it in turns to eat our dinner (Roast Gammon) and drive. In the end we carried all the way and pulled into Herbert Woods at 2120. We were all pretty tired having started in Norwich at 9 but we're glad of less to do the next day and the use of the toilets and showers. Thursday Left Potter after Pump out and arrived into Wroxham at about 1300. Pretty busy around the bridge as usual, Pilot was definitely earning his keep. Through we went clearance looked to be about 7,2 on the sign we are 7foot and moored up for the night. Of to Roy's for supplies and a browse around for gifts. My dad got some more bait and then started fishing. He had a rather big surprise when pulling in a standard fish when a Pike decided it was his dinner and snatched it. After some effort and help from another boat with use of their landing net he managed to get it in. He had to take photographic evidence as none of us were around to see and would of course not believe him! However it became clear later when we were all fishing that either this particular Pike or more of them patrol the moorings as we had 2 further snatches (and line breakages) with the Pike jumping right out of the river on one occasion. My husband also had a very friendly Heron that was more than happy to get close to him and nick a fish which had fallen off onto the ground. We had dinner at the Station Smokehouse, that I would definitely recommend friendly service and lovely food. Then settled down to the football. Today (Friday) Headed to Coltishall as didn't get here last year as boat not able to go under the bridge. Definitely one of my favourite areas of the Broads. Kite flying and ice creams were on the agenda as again a very hot day. Also some drinks at the Rising Sun. Caught some small fish, though could see bigger and again a Pike lurking. Decided we would go back through the bridge and have moored up on Salhouse Island. Some Gigantic Pork Chops for tea that we had got from the butchers in Wroxham and another peaceful evening. Couple of Noisy stag dos out on the river but other than one group on Breydon is the first I've seen. Plan for tomorrow is either Ranworth or a trip up the Ant as neither not yet done and will be heading back to the boatyard sun evening for handover on Monday. Also just realised there is a holiday tales section which I hadn't spotted when I started this thread please feel free to move it there. 4 Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Posted June 29, 2018 Almost forgot some pics of 'the beast' (which of course gets bigger with every telling of the story) 4 Quote
SwanR Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Really enjoyed reading all about where you have been and seeing your photos. Quote
vanessan Posted June 30, 2018 Posted June 30, 2018 Cracking holiday tale and some great photos. Are they taken with a phone or camera? Quote
Franzipan90 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 58 minutes ago, vanessan said: Cracking holiday tale and some great photos. Are they taken with a phone or camera? Phone and thankyou. Quote
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