First Time

[Tony07]

Hi I’m arriving Monday hired boat from Stalham just me& wife any tips new to boating

 

 

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[CambridgeCabby]

If you are intending to moor near pubs etc it is advisable to try and get to the moorings as lunchtime ends 14:00 -14:30 as others are leaving the moorings.

remember that your boat has no steering when in reverse and you will need to give short bursts forwards to correct the direction when stern mooring (or by using the bow thruster if your boat has one).

a Broadland boating holiday should never feel stressful , take everything slowly , especially when mooring , we ALL make cock ups when mooring now and again but if you’re moving slowly a slight nudge occurs with no damage to either vessel , in popular spots there are always people ashore willing to assist by taking your lines and pulling you into a gap .

Irrespective of what your boat yard tells you , please refrain from running your engine at silly o’clock in the morning or late at night your boat may be well insulated from the engine noise but others around you will not be .

Above all enjoys yourselves , but be warned you will catch the bug and be hooked on boating for life .

My final note is remember we are nosy sods on here and love nothing more than photos and holiday tales , other potential hirers also find great help is given when someone posts a boat review at the end of their holiday.

Dont forget to download your forum logo and wave inanely at everyone 

[ranworthbreeze]

Hello Tony,

My advice is take your time, try to read the river and what other boats are doing around you. Wear a life jacket when on deck and try  to keep one hand on the boat rails (one hand for the boat and one for yourself).

The ruling with regards to running engines on moorings is not after 8.00 pm and 8.00 am my advice is when you are moored up do not run the engine if you can help it. Fill up with water when you can at any moorings that have hoses.

Just relax and enjoy your selves.

Regards

Alan

 

[annv]

Hi Tony Allways come into moor against the tide even if this means going past to turn round and come back to the mooring of your choose the same when stern mooring allways start from the side the tide is coming from and remember all boats dont have a hand brake, just take it slow and have a wonderful time. John

[grendel]

When turning watch where the back of the boat goes, boats are rear steer, so when you stick the wheel hard over, the rear of the boat moves sideways, and will hit anything near it, so make sure your stern isn't going to clout another boat if you turn. If you are having trouble getting away from a mooring, steer toward the bank, (you might want somebody on the bow rope, and that will kick the back of the boat into the river, then you just need to reverse out. You can turn once you are in the clear in the middle of the river.

[SwanR]

My top tip is don’t take suitcases! Space is limited so take everything in holdalls or bags of some kind that fold flat. 

And have some cash with you for any moorings or water points that charge. Most are free and some are cashless but it’s good to have all options open to you when it’s busy. 

[NorfolkNog]

When coming in to moor, if one of you (with lifejacket on) can gather and prepare bow and stern ropes ready to step ashore makes life much easier. 

As has already been mentioned coming in to moor against the tide is one of the best tips. 

[Smoggy]

Don't jump ashore with mooring lines, step ashore! Sometimes when windy you don't get much option but avoid jumping where possible.

When things get hairy in manouvers don't just back off the throttle, boats don't have brakes and the steering doesn't work with no power, often a bit more power (in a short burst) will sort the problem if it's not steering where you want.

Drink plenty, it always goes better when drunk! And if it goes badly it's easier to forget.(that's not official advice)

[Tony07]

Thank you all for the good advice


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