Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi everybody. We only started our boating experience when we bought our boat the first week in October. We had only previously hired a day cruiser for 4 hours to see how our Welsh Terrier, Gunner, reacted. He was fine so we went ahead and purchased our boat. We are moored at Ferry Marina in Horning which we find a very nice place to be. We have been out a few times but I am still learning how to moor up properly. Sometimes everything goes ok and sometimes not. We have been to Salhouse Broad and Ranworth Broad and have managed to moor stern on. Glad that it was quiet when I did though. I must say that we are thoroughly enjoying our times on the river and Gunner makes himself at home while we are travelling. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Welcome to the forum and the boating obsession! Very nice looking craft and Gunner could come home with me anytime! Sounds like you have jumped in at the deep end and doing great. It's the perfect time of year for practicing tricky manoeuvres and you'll find plenty of experienced advice on here for any questions you may have Enjoy! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Ray said: Welcome to the forum and the boating obsession! Very nice looking craft and Gunner could come home with me anytime! Sounds like you have jumped in at the deep end and doing great. It's the perfect time of year for practicing tricky manoeuvres and you'll find plenty of experienced advice on here for any questions you may have Enjoy! Thanks Ray. Looking forward to many new experiences and hopefully meeting up with some forum members sometime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 You must come to the forum meet in May at Salhouse. Hope to meet up in the marina some time. We are not sure when we are up next yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, Lulu said: You must come to the forum meet in May at Salhouse. Hope to meet up in the marina some time. We are not sure when we are up next yet. We will definitely be there for a meet up at Salhouse. We are going out again on Tuesday for a bit more practice. Nice and quiet on the river last Wednesday when we went out, so a good time to practice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 That’s a lovely looking boat. Welcome! Helen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, YnysMon said: That’s a lovely looking boat. Welcome! Helen Thank you Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 A warm welcome from Katie and I to the empty pocket club , but it is most definitely worth it . Will probably come across you soon if Ranworth is your frequent stop over , I’ll remember the dog biscuits ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: A warm welcome from Katie and I to the empty pocket club , but it is most definitely worth it . Will probably come across you soon if Ranworth is your frequent stop over , I’ll remember the dog biscuits ! Thanks for the welcome. We are finding out about the empty pocket club but as you say, definitely worth it. Hopefully catch up with you at Ranworth sometime. Such a nice place to moor up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 As all those before me have said, welcome along and what a lovely boat. Will try to remember the name and say hello if we see you anywhere next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, SwanR said: As all those before me have said, welcome along and what a lovely boat. Will try to remember the name and say hello if we see you anywhere next year. Thanks Jean. I have been reading your posts about your adventures. You make it sound so interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, Gunnerboy said: I have been reading your posts about your adventures. You make it sound so interesting. It doesn't matter how many times you get out on the rivers, there's always things to do and things to see ... and you come home every time looking forward to the next time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Hi Gunnerboy, welcome from me too. You could`nt have bought a better boat for a couple, those Aquafibre Pearl 28s are absolutely ideal for the Broads, and yours looks to be an excellent example. I`ve always liked them, and if i could afford outright ownership and it was just the two of us, it would be first on my list. Hopefully, we`ll see you about when we`re back on Lightning next March?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 I forgot to say, Gunner looks a lovely fella, is he friend;ly?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 3 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: I forgot to say, Gunner looks a lovely fella, is he friend;ly?. Thanks for the welcome. Gunner is a friendly boy and he is 131/2 years old. He's not keen on some dogs but ok with others. Hopefully will catch up with you sometime. Is your username as in Triumph. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gunnerboy said: Is your username as in Triumph. David Yes it is David, though i`m now one cylinder down , i own a Speed Twin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Yes it is David, though i`m now one cylinder down , i own a Speed Twin. Very nice bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bluebell Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 23 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Hi Gunnerboy, welcome from me too. You could`nt have bought a better boat for a couple, those Aquafibre Pearl 28s are absolutely ideal for the Broads, and yours looks to be an excellent example. I`ve always liked them, and if i could afford outright ownership and it was just the two of us, it would be first on my list. Hopefully, we`ll see you about when we`re back on Lightning next March?. Nice boat! Actually an Aquafibre Opal 28, a bit like mine. I'll give you a wave when I see you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Bluebell said: Nice boat! Actually an Aquafibre Opal 28, a bit like mine. I'll give you a wave when I see you. Yes, sorry, i wilfully stand corrected. For some reason i`m always confused over the name of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Bluebell said: Nice boat! Actually an Aquafibre Opal 28, a bit like mine. I'll give you a wave when I see you. Hi Bluebell. Where do you moor your boat. We are at the Ferry Marina in Horning. Really pleased with ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoloPaul Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Congratulations on getting the boat, she looks a lovely craft. We bought "Tisca" just over a year ago, our first venture into boating, and if you get as much enjoyment from the Broads as we do you certainly won't regret taking the plunge! (Perhaps not a good expression for boating 🙂). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 3 hours ago, LoloPaul said: won't regret taking the plunge! (Perhaps not a good expression for boating A very good expression I think, provides a timely reminder to wear a buoyancy aid! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 20 hours ago, Gunnerboy said: Hi Bluebell. Where do you moor your boat. We are at the Ferry Marina in Horning. Really pleased with ours. We are at Herbert Woods in Potter Heigham, where Edith Rose used moor. I see that another Opal ‘Dutch Bounty’ has just been sold by NYA, another lovely boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerboy Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Bluebell said: We are at Herbert Woods in Potter Heigham, where Edith Rose used moor. I see that another Opal ‘Dutch Bounty’ has just been sold by NYA, another lovely boat. Dutch Bounty is a lovely boat. A different layout to ours inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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