Bexs Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Wroxham!!! With hire boats going out from the 4th July, I wonder if the bridge pilots will be operational? Is it possible with social distancing? Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I hope for your sake they are, but with my boat being hired from one of the few companies that dont require a bridge pilot at wroxham, I also sort of hope not too, as if Marthams get me under Potter Heigham bridge, then Wroxham wont be a problem (or weyford), and if the bridge pilot isnt working, then all the more space for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 A pilot could take a boat through and meet the crew on the other side. Easy at Wroxham/Hoveton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Bexs said: Is it possible with social distancing? Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Easy the crew go down below, the bridge pilot will just need a mask and gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I cannot see this being an issue, plenty of room on even the smallest hire cruiser for the crew to hide for a couple of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexs Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 It’s the coming back, when they then leap from your boat to the next waiting one, whilst you stand by to quickly grab the helm...I am happy to take my chances.But I was worried that guidelines might prevent it. Hopefully not! Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 If we wear face masks and the pilot wears gloves there should be no problem. If you're that worried you could wipe the wheel over with sanitiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 why doesn't someone just ring NDB and ask? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Sorry Bexs, if you are that worried about the pilot, I would seriously give that bit of the river a miss!! Indeed to be really honest, given the fact that Norfolk has been such a hotspot for transmission, and with a bit of luck you should be outside, I should not even give the issue a second thought!! And I wouldn't go anywhere near the ice cream boat unless you desperately want an ice cream - which you probably will!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I have spoken to NBD. The bridge pilot is running. If anybody really wants to know more, speak to the service provider. You can be certain that the pilot service will be as safe as can be humanly possible else it would not be permitted to run. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I'm more concerned as to what we can do to assist the pilot and his safety. For me of course I'm thinking Potter heigham, but the same thing applies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexs Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 I have spoken to NBD. The bridge pilot is running. If anybody really wants to know more, speak to the service provider. You can be certain that the pilot service will be as safe as can be humanly possible else it would not be permitted to run. Thank you! That’s brilliant. I wasn’t worried regarding our health. As I said, happy to take our chances!! I was more worried that H&S and all the red tape might get in the way. Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexs Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 P.sHaving said all of above, last October on the same boat, the water was too high at any state of tide for us to pass under. Sent from my iPhone using Norfolk Broads Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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