Hylander Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thank you. I think I know where you mean now. Hubby has always wanted to veer off up there and I wasn't that keen. Didn't know whether or not it was private. Just looked at the web cam at Horning showing The Ferry Pub, are the flags left over from the Coronation or are we celebrating something else this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 There is a single mooring there, probably about 25 foot long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 There are a few gaps here at the moment, but with the number of boats heading toward the Broad, I think some will be back soon to Moor up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Is it very busy at the moment on the North Broads? I guess the extra day off on the Monday is helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 4 hours ago, grendel said: Wednesday, where to go today, plan was up the ant, but destination? Irstead was full, I had considered Dilham, but realised I would need to stop to move the paddle board to the side deck, as I was crossing Barton Broad, an idea struck, so I turned to starboard, and am currently sat at Wood end, eating some lunch I may stay here, or head back down the ant for a wild mooring later. At least it hasn't been taken over by blue-green algae yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, YnysMon said: At least it hasn't been taken over by blue-green algae yet! No, but plenty of it, pea-soup like down Fleet Dyke on Saturday morning and again this morning. Finlay’s not allowed in. 1 hour ago, grendel said: There is a single mooring there, probably about 25 foot long Probably nearer 32ft as I fit in there, at 35ft. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, kpnut said: No, but plenty of it, pea-soup like down Fleet Dyke on Saturday morning and again this morning. Finlay’s not allowed in. Probably nearer 32ft as I fit in there, at 35ft. Hmm…I think I made the right decision not taking Moonlight Shadow there (38’), as your bow is hanging over rather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I've been up there with a 35ft boat. Moored up and took the walk into The Crown at Catfield only to find it closed for the afternoon with a private function on. As I recall very close to the mooring was a property with two rather vicious dogs allowed to roam free and no gates! They certainly made us jump as we left the boat and went down the lane, and they we're still loose on the way back. The owner seemed to have good power of recall, but it still didn't seem right to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 6 hours ago, kpnut said: ... Womankind Island and Muddywoman Staithe. 8 hours ago, grendel said: ... currently sat at Wood end ... Oooh errr Mrs ... we could have some risqué innuendos 'ere if we are not careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 It’s just your mind working overtime Biker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Once again breakfast took its time to cook, so it was late when I departed, passed Kate on spring gers retreat, and a wave and cheery good mornings were exchanged, then it was the plod down to great Yarmouth, I kept at 2000 rpm most of the way (5 mph through the water) the tide changed somewhere between Runham and scare gap, then I moored at great Yarmouth, only about 6 or 7 boats here now. Off in to town later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CambridgeCabby Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Nice to see correct springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 hours ago, kpnut said: No, but plenty of it, pea-soup like down Fleet Dyke on Saturday morning and again this morning. Finlay’s not allowed in. Probably nearer 32ft as I fit in there, at 35ft. Your Finley certainly steels the show if moored cater ways nobody would tell you off with him in the picture. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 hours ago, grendel said: Once again breakfast took its time to cook, so it was late when I departed, passed Kate on spring gers retreat, and a wave and cheery good mornings were exchanged, then it was the plod down to great Yarmouth, I kept at 2000 rpm most of the way (5 mph through the water) the tide changed somewhere between Runham and scare gap, then I moored at great Yarmouth, only about 6 or 7 boats here now. Off in to town later. Hi Grendel If you can't sort the oven change the menu poached eggs will have you cruising faster. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 3 hours ago, grendel said: Is it wise to have your bow line (spring) across the emergency ladder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Probably not, but the Quay attendant didn't comment, and the next boat is completely blocking the next ladder down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, grendel said: Probably not, but the Quay attendant didn't comment, and the next boat is completely blocking the next ladder down. With so few boats, it looks like the quay attendant could use some lessons in safety, maybe the BA could help him. 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 42 minutes ago, grendel said: Probably not, but the Quay attendant didn't comment, and the next boat is completely blocking the next ladder down. I noticed last year as we were passing through that the quay attendants looked like they were actually helping someone moor up across a ladder - maybe that was just temporary though, so don't take my word for it, I might have been completely mistaken. It did make me wonder though. Harry yelled at the boat in question to tell him not to block the ladder, until I told him not to as there were quay attendants present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 If there is someone aboard with mobility issues, they quite often Moor them against the ladders for ease of access at low tide, it's not .ow tide yet and the Quay heading is level with my roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, grendel said: If there is someone aboard with mobility issues, they quite often Moor them against the ladders for ease of access at low tide, it's not .ow tide yet and the Quay heading is level with my roof. Yep, although I don’t have mobility issues the rangers helped me moor by a ladder to make it easier for me the climb ashore…😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Confirmation of the ladder issue. When I was down there in the car last autumn, I went in to speak to the staff about best practice mooring up down there. Nathan said they quite often moor people up across the ladders for getting on and off. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 That’s all very well, but I hope they explain to hirers that mooring across the ladders is not recommended in other locations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, YnysMon said: That’s all very well, but I hope they explain to hirers that mooring across the ladders is not recommended in other locations. Should the location make any difference? If anybody falls in the water at Gt Yarmouth and all the ladders are blocked, how are they expected to get out of the water? I personally think it’s poor practice to moor across emergency ladders in any location on the broads. maybe in Gt Yarmouth a safer solution should be sought. Ie pontoons or the like. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWindmill Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I'm with Topster on this one . It's either an Emergency ladder or a Boarding ladder, not both. If they are used as Boarding ladders then alternatives for Emergency use should be made i.e pontoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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