Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 We came upstream through Ludham Bridge this morning and there were plenty of spaces on the mooring, same thing at How Hill! A little downstream now of Irstead and most of the lovely little wild moorings that are always full of boats with anglers enjoying the river are also free. We were heading for home but with just enough provisions left on board for one more night we have bagged a cracking little spot and will watch the world go by until the morning! It's the kind of day that made us love The Broads in the first place... a much needed break finishing on a high note 👍 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Sounds like a perfect day. Hope you have some photos of your trip to share 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 One or two LOL, will post some from home tomorrow 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 We noticed two weeks ago how quiet the Ant was on a Mon / Tues. I suspect all the boats from Richardsons head straight down the Ant and the boats from Wroxham and Potter haven't made it there at the start of the week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Hope your new boat is living up to expectations! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Strangely, having kept a boat at Broadsedge for 10 years, we often found Tuesdays busy. We put it down to folk having used the food and drink they brought with them and needing the "known" that is Tesco at Stalham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Mouldy said: Hope your new boat is living up to expectations! 😁 Every bit and more! We love her, it's a perfect fit for us and the handling is outstanding compared to our previous experience. It was a long time coming but at last we have "our" boat 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ray said: Every bit and more! We love her, it's a perfect fit for us and the handling is outstanding compared to our previous experience. It was a long time coming but at last we have "our" boat 👍 Bout damn time! The three boats in a year club is now no more lol. Seriously, really pleased for you all and hope to see you out and about so at least our hounds can meet to discuss their mad servants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 I can see them now talking about us over a Bonio and fine bowl of water... table service of course 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 53 minutes ago, Lulu said: . . . . . . The three boats in a year club is now no more lol. . . . . . Really? Three? In a year? I’d have given up by now!! We came close to buying two before we settled on Norfolk Lady, an Alpha 32 centre cockpit that was once one of Swancraft‘s hire fleet and a Broom 30. Both would have suited, but something niggled with both. Anyway, enough of me, glad that you’re happy with your new acquisition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mouldy said: Really? Three? In a year? I’d have given up by now!! We came close to buying two before we settled on Norfolk Lady, an Alpha 32 centre cockpit that was once one of Swancraft‘s hire fleet and a Broom 30. Both would have suited, but something niggled with both Yep we found out we had got three boats in a year, probably the same year? Embarrassing and expensive! Membership was free to join the club as no funds were left 😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 We found the Ant very quiet yesterday. Plenty of wild morings available and passed Irstead twice and room to moor both times. Basins at Richos seem fairly empty, can't explain it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, Lulu said: Yep we found out we had got three boats in a year, probably the same year? Embarrassing and expensive! Membership was free to join the club as no funds were left 😂 Bet the brokers loved you!! To be honest, ownership hasn’t been pain free. We think the surveyor may have forgotten to remove his dark glasses at the time he did ours as one or two (or more) important issues weren’t picked up. However, we’ve worked through them and hopefully any new spend will be on improvements rather than repairs. Time will tell!! 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdobson45 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 We’ve found it quiet so far this week. We were late away from Barns Brinkcraft on Saturday so elected to remain in the yard on Saturday night and then cruise down to Acle on Sunday morning, in readiness to crossing Breydon Water yesterday. Lots of moorings at Acle and we came over Breydon alone yesterday morning, having gotten to Yarmouth at bang on slack water. We made Rockland Staithe at about noon and moorings remained available all day and evening. We’re currently at a half empty Norwich Yacht Station. Where is everyone? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 I wonder if bookings have fallen away a little with some foreign holidays now available? Of course it could just be one of those coincidences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ray said: I wonder if bookings have fallen away a little with some foreign holidays now available? Of course it could just be one of those coincidences. Pinged? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Unless the stories about the Broads being too busy have put people off. I hope not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mouldy said: Pinged? That must be a possibility if reports of how many there are can be believed! 3 minutes ago, YnysMon said: Unless the stories about the Broads being too busy have put people off. I hope not. That would be a shame, it's a great holiday especially for families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 All the boats are out, pinged or not. I would see the cancellations come back on sale, and indeed was expecting some, but they have been few and far between. Less so than in a normal week in fact. If people are getting pinged, it appears they are ignoring it! I can't fathom why you're not seeing the boats in certain places though. I'm wondering if more people have booked short breaks rather than full weeks (3 and 4 nights), and that has had an effect on where the boats are. You can't go far if you're doing Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Hunters Yard have reported that a lot more of the bookings this year are short breaks. I did wonder if that might be a general trend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 It seems to me that there are a quite a lot more boats coming south this year. Beccles YS was very busy on Monday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I’ve just discovered where all the boats are - GYYS! We probably passed 15-20 boats crossing Breydon but the YS is still very busy with boats double moored too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, vanessan said: We probably passed 15-20 boats crossing Breydon My, you must have been going fast 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Strangely quiet here near to Beccles and I gather the Beccles area - no internet if you are with Sky. I am using the mifi and 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, petersjoy said: My, you must have been going fast 😂 Going in the opposite direction I guess I should have added. Doubt if we could go fast enough to pass very much!! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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