BroadAmbition Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 probably looks worse than it was. Took it very slowly just for that stretch then it cleared. I would hope so Even so in a bio-degradable that would have been a no no, even it it was wafer thin. I would have lowered the mudweight to the water level and also had crew on deck manning deck mop and boat hook. Better still following you out! Griff 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just as bad in a non - bio. Once that thin ice has worn away the gel coat, it will eat through the mat in just a matter of moments. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Hi Paul Sheet ice (can) cut through a wood or plastic hull like a saw blade,only steel should be sailed on sheet ice. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Heading back to the boat tomorrow afternoon. The plan is a bit of shopping in Beccles friday morning, then cruise up to St Olaves for the evening, ready to cross Breydon Saturday morning. Meet up with friends at Acle Bridge on two other boats for an evening there, then escorting one of them back across Breydon to Brundall if his engine holds out or towing him. He is leaving his boat at Peachments then for a new engine fitting. Breydon could be fun looking at the weather.. Photo's to follow of the trip again if anyone's interested. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, petersjoy said: Photo's to follow of the trip again if anyone's interested. Yes please! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 11 hours ago, petersjoy said: Heading back to the boat tomorrow afternoon. The plan is a bit of shopping in Beccles friday morning, then cruise up to St Olaves for the evening, ready to cross Breydon Saturday morning. Meet up with friends at Acle Bridge on two other boats for an evening there, then escorting one of them back across Breydon to Brundall if his engine holds out or towing him. He is leaving his boat at Peachments then for a new engine fitting. Breydon could be fun looking at the weather.. Photo's to follow of the trip again if anyone's interested. Hello Paul if you are crossing Breydon Water early Saturday morning you may well see us we are aiming to pass under the Yarmouth Bridges at 7.00 am. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said: Hello Paul if you are crossing Breydon Water early Saturday morning you may well see us we are aiming to pass under the Yarmouth Bridges at 7.00 am. Regards Alan I need to check the Tides, didn't think we needed to be so early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 Just now, petersjoy said: I need to check the Tides, didn't think we needed to be so early. Just checked, slack is 07.47 so i'll hit Yarmouth about 08.15 or just after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 4 hours ago, ranworthbreeze said: Hello Paul if you are crossing Breydon Water early Saturday morning you may well see us we are aiming to pass under the Yarmouth Bridges at 7.00 am. Regards Alan Hope the river levels drop for you, Alan. They don’t appear to have dropped much over the last few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 After a horrible wet morning getting ready to leave the yard it cleared up for a nice cruise to St Olaves. Now moored on the free moorings, unfortunatly the electric post looks like it's tripped out from the high tides. Somerleyton bridge is still out of order, With 7'6 close to high tide i could get under dropping everything down, glad it wasn't raining then. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karizma Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 safe travels - looks like its going to be a cold weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, Karizma said: safe travels - looks like its going to be a cold weekend Not worried about a bit of cold, it's the winds that are worrying me having to assist a boat back across Breydon on Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I’m the same. Cold and rain I can cope with. High wind just gets me worried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 So we left St Olaves at 06.30 just as light was showing. Passed Goodchilds at 07.25 then across Breydon passing the Yacht station at 08.15 just as i hoped, caught the tide change perfectly, only upset for me was a smooth crossing of Breydon, would have liked a rough one. Now at Acle bridge for the night then back across Breydon tomorrow heading for Brundall. Photo's from today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 The three of us at the Bridge tonight. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Safe travels on the rivers. It sounds windy out there and looks like being a wet morning too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, SwanR said: Safe travels on the rivers. It sounds windy out there and looks like being a wet morning too. It was when we left Acle at 07.30. quite bad until we were just before Yarmouth, a good run across Breydon, now heading towards the sugar factory. Thanks, Paul. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Still not rough enough across Breydon, was rougher heading towards the Beuchamp arms. Left Andy safely at Peachments. Now at Rockland st mary. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 A little breezy in Broadland today 45 mph winds at the moment due to calm down a little late evening hope you get some sleep! John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Glorious morning leaving Rockland and heading back to Beccles. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, petersjoy said: Glorious morning leaving Rockland and heading back to Beccles. The weather here in Hawkinge is bright and sunny too (at the moment). But not like being on a boat! Have fun. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 They can throw all the money and resources they need to get the trains running again, but what about Somerleyton bridge now shut for boats for several weeks. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 After being stuck at Somerleyton Bridge for seven yours last year because of heat effecting opening the bridge I can understand all boaters concerns regarding this bridge, if its not fears of opening the bridge because of heat (easily fixed by sending a team to fit the summer rails, these are still on the bridge) then it is a mechanical problem. Sadly maintenance or the cost of it is not adopted by most concerns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Back in Beccles now so that's another trip over, going home tomorrow due to both of us suffering from a bad cold. It's only february and already had 3 trips across Breydon and back this year, that must be more than i've done in one year yet. Next time i'll be on my own for a full cleaning, servicing and maintenance visit ready for the rest of the season. Paul. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karizma Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 some hours at the helm for a trip 'up north' and 'back south' over a long weekend - well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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