YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Do as the locals do, one such seen here collecting water and charging up his battery. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Your list of winter water points will be much appreciated Mr NN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Yes, we’ve got a couple of those flat hoses on reels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Generally 1/2" or 3/4" bsp threads on the taps, a lot of hoselock fittings come with adaptors to fit either 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 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! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 This time locals moored up at the Red House waiting for the tide. Why waste drinking time, just leave the sails up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Cantley, next to the sugar factory. Now the Reedcutters, but will always be the Red House to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 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? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I know last year the hose was left attached at Horning also 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 8 hours ago, Regulo said: but will always be the Red House to me. And me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 9 hours ago, Regulo said: Cantley, next to the sugar factory. Now the Reedcutters, but will always be the Red House to me. Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 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!! 😉😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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