What To Bring

[PaulMargaret]

We are staying on the stargem 2 in 2 weeks apart from clothes,towels,torch,first aid kit,what else do we need teatowels pots and pans etc

Any tips would be great thanks

[JennyMorgan]

Tin opener, bed socks and wooly hats. The boats are well equipped but tin openers are often worn out come the late season. With cold nights warm feet and warm heads are good. 

[Gracie]

Wine, a non stick frying pan, the boat one's are pretty naff and wine. Tea towels are supplied but not bath towels. Everything else in the way of cooking utensils, plates etc are supplied and don't forget the wine 

Have a great time 

[ranworthbreeze]

Take a large fleece to cover the bed, any condensation will form on the fleece which can be dried off during the day.

[NorfolkNog]

Agree wholeheartedly about the can opener. Never found a working one yet. 

Wine is fine but don't forget the pubs (if they havn't been closed by then) 

[NorfolkNog]

I don't think you'll be cold by any means but an extra cover is worth considering as the duvets tend to be summer weight. 

[Ray]

Corkscrew, binoculars if you have some.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Wine yes also a good corkscrew. At anytime on boats.Prepare for four seasons. Sometimes all four in one day.Yes agree with NN (Howard).Dont forget pubs,many of which are very good,hopefully they remain open.

[Gracie]

Oh deffo don't forget the pubs, the wine is for when they are closed for the night  So many gorgeous pubs on the Broads. Use em or lose em, isn't that right Mr N?

[DAVIDH]

I use this from my site as a reminder. 

Holiday Packing.pdf

[DAVIDH]

The pdf is not working, so here is a word doc of the same: 

Holiday Packing (1).doc

[DAVIDH]

That hasn't worked either. Here is the direct link:
PACKING LIST

 

[JennyMorgan]

22 minutes ago, DAVIDH said:

That hasn't worked either. Here is the direct link:
PACKING LIST

 

I note that it includes bathing wear!

[grendel]

well you wouldnt want to be skinny dipping in the crystal clear waters at geldeston.

[vanessan]

I always used to take a sharp knife when we hired, the boat ones were so blunt they were next to useless! 
A good chammy leather or similar will be useful in October for condensation on inside windows. (I saw someone this morning using copious amounts of kitchen roll, I guess you would probably need at least 6 rolls for a week’s trip this time of year!) 
Wine - has anybody mentioned that yet? 🍷😄

[CambridgeCabby]

Don’t forget a lighter or matches for the gas hob (many of the self lighters don’t work).

Nice large wine glasses are a bonus , camera to take and post pics on here , nitrate free washing up liquid (Ecouver)

If you are taking a dog then a dog jacket is a must 

mid your boat has shore power then a small ceramic fan heater helps to clear the condensation in the mornings , do not use on inverter though 

[NorfolkNog]

Good tip about cleaning windows. A drop of washing up liquid or shaving foam also work well. (on the inside) 

[Sam]

I’ve just bought a Karcher window vac. It’s brilliant and very easy to use 

[vanessan]

7 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

Good tip about cleaning windows. A drop of washing up liquid or shaving foam also work well. (on the inside) 

A few years back we bought a window Karcher. Takes care of the condensation in a flash. 

[PaulMargaret]

Thanks all for your replys and Dave for the checklist.We are coming for 2 weeks on the 6th October can't wait its dragging now as I count down the days.Only ever stopped on a houseboat in Beccles not got a clue what to expect or what is needed but hopefully will manage with help from the forum see you all or text soon x

[NorfolkNog]

36 minutes ago, PaulMargaret said:

hopefully will manage with help

Any questions fire away!! We'll help all we can  

[DAVIDH]

11 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

I note that it includes bathing wear!

Should be "Sun bathing wear"