Andrewcook Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Hi can any one tell me who does gives way at Ludham Bridge and at Wroxham as there's No sign at either end of these Bridges to say who have the Right of way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 My understanding is that if you are travelling toward those bridges against the tide you should give way to craft coming the other way as it’s easier for you to stop and hold station. So craft travelling with the tide should have right of way. Happy to be corrected if that’s wrong. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I believe, strictly speaking, the boat going against the tide gives way to the one opposite on the basis that against the tide you have better control. In practice however, the story might be different and depend on who's nearest to the bridge and who's the more considerate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 My understanding is that if you are travelling toward those bridges against the tide you should give way to craft coming the other way as it’s easier for you to stop and hold station. So craft travelling with the tide should have right of way. Bang on correct. How many hirers and private owners actually know this though I reckon would be minimal However the normal practise is for ever who arrives first or is closer to the bridge tends to go through first, which makes sense Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 It has to be one of the most entertaining spots on the broads. 😀😀. I have seen a few incidents of two boats going for it at the same time. I’ve sat at the boatyard side waiting to get through, with 4 or 5 boats just coming through while I was put to the test in breezy conditions, trying to stay still. A fair few boats were behind me and we were running out of space. Eventually I had to go for it, and an irate pilot was flapping his arms around at me. I smiled and waved, looked behind me and another 2 had followed me through. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Andrewcook said: Hi can any one tell me who does gives way at Ludham Bridge and at Wroxham as there's No sign at either end of these Bridges to say who have the Right of way I've driven over both these bridges and never had to give way to anyone (sorrreee - couldn't resist!) Chris 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey69 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Yup, it’s a bit like holding a door open, everyone seems to charge through. I also go on the idea that on the boatyard side you have less vision forward and space. Holding position there is entertaining. Generally, I let a couple through then I go for it. worse was when a boat stopped to take photos. Fruity language was issued 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I would add that giving way to oncoming tide is much like give way to the right on the road, subject to no lights ,But the one that sounds his horn has taken right of way and must be given right of way. As with many things not perfect but better than a free for all. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Ludham bridge always a lottery.10 mins on bridge in the summer is always good laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulN Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 In 2019 we were about to go through Ludham Bridge heading towards Barton Broad, when we saw a big Richardson 45 sun deck version trying to come through the other way. It was getting near low water and they were going very slowly as clearance was going to be tight. They were therefore doing everything correctly. We kept well over to our side of the river, but a hire boat immediately behind us started shouting at us to go through and eventually got so angry they rammed into the back of us to try and make us move. Leaving my wife on the helm, I went to the stern and and told him what I thought of his antics and that the passage through the bridge was blocked. He carried on shouting, so I took a photo with his registration, using my phone. He shut up then. What is wrong with people, they are on holiday, do few minutes really matter. The Rico 45 eventually thought better of it so backed off and picked up a mooring. Last summer we decided to spend the school holiday period on the South Broads, as much more relaxing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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