Winter Water Points/shore Power

[YnysMon]

I’m sure there was some chat last year about sourcing water during the winter months, but I haven’t yet re-found it. (I think?) I recall someone advising last year that the Reedham water points had the hoses taken away but you could still use them if you have the right hose point connectors. Is that right? Which water points are still available in winter, and which are turned off completely?

I also noticed last winter that the shore power posts in Norwich Yacht Station were unavailable. Completely boxed off in metal boxes. What’s the situation elsewhere? I assume the same is true in Yarmouth. What about Reedham though?

Are there any other locations where the normal water/shore power facilities are cut off during the winter months?

 

 

[Lulu]

I’d love a list of water points on the northern rivers too for winter use.

 We used the electric posts at Horning, Ranworth and at Potter last year. Hopefully the new ones at Acle will be up and running soon 

[YnysMon]

Also, didn’t Mr MM mention that the Barton Turf Water point is turned off during winter? That’s one we find handy, especially if we’ve managed to get under Weyford Bridge to Dilham and need a top up on our way back down the Ant. 
I feel a list coming on. Hints for both north and south will be most welcome. 

[JennyMorgan]

Do as the locals do, one such seen here collecting water and charging up his battery.

[YnysMon]

8 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

Do as the locals do, one such seen here collecting water and charging up his battery.

Water, water everywhere, but...

Yes I know, we could boil it. We’re just too lazy. 

[JennyMorgan]

10 minutes ago, YnysMon said:

Water, water everywhere, but...

Yes I know, we could boil it. We’re just too lazy. 

Or filter it through the toe of an unwashed sock, or whatever!

[NorfolkNog]

Can't comment on electric as we never plug in. 

Reedham do indeed remove the hoses but the taps are still on. We have a very helpful small hose which Paul at Swancraft kindly made up for us. Push fit on the taps and job's a good un. 

There is plenty of water available in winter, will try to list a few later 

[YnysMon]

We have a whole box of water tap adapters on MS. One of our discoveries during on our last trip whilst trying to do an inventory of stuff on the boat. Should be okay for water at Reedham then! 

[YnysMon]

Your list of winter water points will be much appreciated Mr NN.

[NorfolkNog]

2 minutes ago, YnysMon said:

We have a whole box of water tap adapters on MS. One of our discoveries during on our last trip whilst trying to do an inventory of stuff on the boat. Should be okay for water at Reedham then! 

Presumably you have a length of hose too Helen? Only need a short length as plenty of room in winter. Think all taps at Reedham standard size but one, if memory serves is small, garden hose type.

[NorfolkNog]

Just now, YnysMon said:

Your list of winter water points will be much appreciated Mr NN.

Just back from pub  will do tomorrow when (slightly) more sensible 

[YnysMon]

Yes, we’ve got a couple of those flat hoses on reels. 

[Smoggy]

Generally 1/2" or 3/4" bsp threads on the taps, a lot of hoselock fittings come with adaptors to fit either

[Gracie]

55 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

Or filter it through the toe of an unwashed sock, or whatever!

Ewwww 

Loving the old pics though JM x

 

[JennyMorgan]

Just now, Gracie said:

Ewwww 

Loving the old pics though JM x

 

Here's another one for you. It shows locals searching for where they had moored their boat!

[JennyMorgan]

This time locals moored up at the Red House waiting for the tide. Why waste drinking time, just leave the sails up!

[YnysMon]

Where was The Red House?

Looks very calm. Does seem odd though. I can’t think what sailor would go into a pub leaving their sails up. Staged photo opp?

[Regulo]

Cantley, next to the sugar factory. Now the Reedcutters, but will always be the Red House to me.

[CambridgeCabby]

If our honourable NBN member and representative of the BA reads this thread may I ask if he would be able to post a list of those moorings where water is available all year round please?

[NorfolkNog]

I'll stand to be corrected of course but I think the only BA faciility in winter is Ranworth. 

The main source of water in winter is boatyards and marinas. Head still hurting, I will post all the places we've used successfully in winter. It really isn't a problem. The old boatyard mantra about filling everyday isn't strictly necessay, with care most boats will last 2 or 3 days. 

[CambridgeCabby]

I know last year the hose was left attached at Horning also 

[JennyMorgan]

8 hours ago, Regulo said:

but will always be the Red House to me.

And me!

[NorfolkNog]

9 hours ago, Regulo said:

Cantley, next to the sugar factory. Now the Reedcutters, but will always be the Red House to me.

Yep 

[JennyMorgan]

9 hours ago, YnysMon said:

I can’t think what sailor would go into a pub leaving their sails up. Staged photo opp?

If a mooring is head to wind then it's not uncommon to see Broads boats brailing their sails by lifting the boom with their topping lift. Bit more breezy then they might ease the peak. The wherries don't have booms but they just detach the mainsheet.  It was perhaps more common when sails were made of cotton and needed drying and airing.

[Mouldy]

1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said:

I know last year the hose was left attached at Horning also 

You’ll have to fight a couple of live-aboards  to get near it though!! 😉😉