Aboattime Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just thought i would share a few things that we have come across on our last two cruises 1 Whilst moored at Neatishead a group of young lads urinating by the rubbish bins , parked cars,information board, at breakfast time, all in full view of the moored boats.All from a number of moored sailing cruisers. 2 We were moored at Sutton one evening, and returned to find that our mooring lines had been undone,boat moved, so a hire cruiser could moor in the newly created gap. {gap was still not big enough as our bow was over hanging and hitting there stern.} 3 Moored at Ludham bridge last Saturday, , one large hire cruiser decided to turn for the water point,where boats are moored on both sides of the river, it hit a moored cruiser 4 times before it completed the turn.. Both cruisers from the same yard.A few moments later a small moored Weston cruiser was first hit on the bow by a day boat going fast.Luckily a ranger was at hand to do the paper work,but before he could finish, the Weston was hit on the stern by a hire cruiser.The ranger told the helmsman to moor up so he could take his details,he couldnt moor in the large gap, so ranger told him to go further up the river to moor in the next large mooring space and he would walk up as he needed a word with them.The cruiser went up stream,but never did moor for the ranger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Are there any good things you could share too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 We are now moored at our moorings at Cove Brundall. Pleased to say this in the last two weeks,we were not hit,we for once had a trouble free holiday. Last year we were hit four times.This year we have seen speeding boats in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aboattime Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Yes, first time went to Dilham,great mooring and pub. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 it's about time they banned all boats from the Broads, all they seem to do is cause trouble.... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I too would like to share the last few times we visited the Broads . wonderful scenery , fantastic weather and considerate and sensible neighbours and fellow Broads lovers , it’s not always doom and gloom , I absolutely love it !!!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said: I too would like to share the last few times we visited the Broads . wonderful scenery , fantastic weather and considerate and sensible neighbours and fellow Broads lovers , it’s not always doom and gloom , I absolutely love it !!!! Agree with everything you say Simon also this week I've seen more private owners than hire boaters who can't handle their boats or tie up PS I've been hit 3 times this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Do we all mean the same thing by "hit"? I wouldn't describe my boat as being hit unless it involved damage or things falling on the floor, maybe having to steady my balance if standing. Being bumped however is anything from a barely perceptible nudge to an audible fender squeak. (My wife however describes a near miss as being sunk with all hands!) 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Good point Ray, Many times have I been nudged, rubbed or had other contacts of a gentle nature but these I discount. For me a "hit" is where damage is done or an unexpected expletive passes my lips. The broads welcomes novices and newbies and long may that continue to be the case. That's how the majority of us found the place! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Ray said: Do we all mean the same thing by "hit"? I wouldn't describe my boat as being hit unless it involved damage or things falling on the floor, maybe having to steady my balance if standing. Being bumped however is anything from a barely perceptible nudge to an audible fender squeak. (My wife however describes a near miss as being sunk with all hands!) OK Ray bumped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 44 minutes ago, Seagypsy said: OK Ray bumped Sorry, I didn't mean to sound pedantic, but yes, I have had a few of them too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 18 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Good point Ray, Many times have I been nudged, rubbed or had other contacts of a gentle nature but these I discount. For me a "hit" is where damage is done or an unexpected expletive passes my lips. The broads welcomes novices and newbies and long may that continue to be the case. That's how the majority of us found the place! I was wondering what you were getting at with your first sentence there John? 😂😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 14/09/2019 at 21:33, Seagypsy said: I've seen more private owners than hire boaters who can't handle their boats... I knew I was being watched 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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