chipmorton Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 as i have said previously its been ten years since i was last on the broads....then it was just about starting as a popular all male all female stag/hen do different experiance type is it any differerant nowadays/better/worse or should i watch where i moor ps i am all for people having fun but even in them days they could be a pest if moored near them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_9 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 It’s no better and no worse than it has been for a long time, people’s perception changes but I certainly don’t see any major problems on the broads and probably a lot less than you would find in many holiday areas on a similar buget. If you like a peaceful time then try to mudweight or moor at a secluded spot and hire a tender which can be great fun and allows you to explore a bit more. Moorings near pubs tend to be a bit less quiet but probably a lot less noisy than if you parked a camper van in a busy pub car park, which in effect is what you are doing when you moor at a pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hi Chip You do get the odd more boisterous party but it really isn’t a major problem and I wouldn’t say its got worse – its just that any problems can get aired over the internet these days, which can make it seem worse that it is. Bear in mind any moorings near a pub could be slightly noisier but really there isn’t anywhere to avoid as such. I’ve been hiring on the Broads since 1975 and not had any significant problems. Relax and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 People havn't changed much in the last 50 years (not in Norfolk anyway). So you won't notice much different. What seems to have changed is the increasing number of people who spend all their time taking photos of others, who they perceive as behaving badly, so they can post them on-line and have a really good winge ...... They're too noisy!! They're going too fast!! They're creating too much wash!! They're "hire craft" people!! what scum. They're on a day boat!!! even bigger scum. They're on a sail boat!!!!!!!! They should be culled. As I said things have changed much ..... we are wingeing Poms after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Can't argue with that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodall_m1 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 People havn't changed much in the last 50 years (not in Norfolk anyway). So you won't notice much different.. Except perhaps for things like: There have been quite a few changes in the boats that are out (the average size is now much bigger!). Potter Heigham bridge has got lower, (or is it just more difficult to get through it?)... There are a lot more boats chasing the available moorings. There are now boats chasing the few electric points available, bring back the oil lamps! There are some all electric (or should I say "gas less") boats out that must have power to cook, run the jaccussi, or even to boil a kettle so they NEED to run their engines at odd hours (and that is after the BSS has made boats a lot safer than they were).... Sound systems and getto blasters have become more portable... So it isn't only the "party" boats that make noise sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.