"the Database"

[JanetAnne]

It is with a lot of excitement, some trepidation and a hint of sadness that I am pleased to announce that I am now the new custodian of Craigs database. 'Contracts' were exchanged over the weekend and the actual transfer took place today - well is all but finished.

Craigs database was always run for pleasure by Craig, one of the Norfolk Broads biggest enthusiasts, and Craigs wife was keen to see it remain with an enthusiast rather than become something commercial. 

Craig will be a hard act to follow 

[Boatingman]

Congratulations Dave

I am sure you will be a great custodian of this wonderful database that Craig created

 

Ray

[OldBerkshireBoy]

Good to hear that it is in safe hands.

[Lulu]

That’s fantastic news Dave.  

[WherryNice]

That's really good to hear JA, I have been using the database since waaay before I discovered the forums and it is a fantastic resource for those of us with nerdy/geeky/boat spotter tendencies......(ahem)

Will you be updating or just preserving it in current form?

[JanetAnne]

Gotta understand it first.

The plan is to bring it back up to date but I need to learn about what I have before altering it.

Thoughts, ideas, criticisms are all very welcome though.

[Roy]

That’s really good news the database is such a great source of information it’s gonna need lots of updating. 

 

[SwanR]

That is very good news. If you reach a point where you need us to submit reports of sightings for updating please shout. 

[BroadAmbition]

Great news Dave. If you need help - I’m here. Now tell me I’m not gonna regret saying that

Having Brundall Navy to help would be a big asset too

Grifg

[YnysMon]

Shout if you need any extra admin help. 

[SteveO]

I am so pleased that this has landed in safe hands. Shout if you need anything.

 

[floydraser]

Well done Dave, a piece of history is now in very safe hands.

Accessibility may be an area for review; I have tried to find where to send updated pics of my boat but there's no obvious and easy way to make contact.

[Broads01]

Excellent news, I'm really pleased.

[ChrisB]

That is very good news indeed.

[Mouldy]

Losing the database would have been very sad indeed and it’s good to know that it’s now in safe hands.  Bringing it up to date is certainly going to take a lot of work and time.  I’m not sure how I can help, but happy to do so if I can.

[LizG]

That's made my day knowing it is in very safe hands 

[ChrisB]

Perhaps, you could have an update box. Where owners, ex-owners etc could put in a few lines. 

For instance my old boat says last seen 2015, but I used it a few times in 2017 and sold it off The Broads in Febuary 2018.

Just a thought, that it might be an easy source of updated info.

[grendel]

I think before we get carried away with how the database will be updated, we need to give Dave some time to assimilate what he has and how it works at the moment, and to get a team of database gurus on side to assist him, only then we he be able to consider how updates will happen.

the important thing is that the database is safe and its future secure. everything else comes later.

[Smoggy]

With current laws does it not need permissions from owners for any info shown online?

I have a dislike of online databases that show or hold any info other than the bare basics and then I'm still unsure.

 

[craigmc67]

That’s great news it’s so important to keep this historical database alive and im sure you will do a great job and there will be plenty of support for you if required 

[Wussername]

The most basic of discipline with regard to any database is that of a backup. Son, father and grandfather. But I am confident that you are well aware of that.

 

Old Wussername 

[Meantime]

50 minutes ago, Smoggy said:

With current laws does it not need permissions from owners for any info shown online?

The short answer is no in its current format. Which to go back to Grendels point is one reason why Dave will want time to think about how he is going to take it forward. Currently there are no personal details held in the database. My boat appears in the database as does the make and model which can be cross referenced to similar boats and also the current and previous name of the boat. All the information has been collected by observation and meticulous work over the years of taking pictures of boats and studying the history of builders etc. What it does not contain is my name, phone number, address, how much I paid for the boat, whether it has a valid BSS or toll etc. all of which would make it a totally different tool and subject to data protection laws.

[rightsaidfred]

54 minutes ago, Smoggy said:

With current laws does it not need permissions from owners for any info shown online?

I have a dislike of online databases that show or hold any info other than the bare basics and then I'm still unsure.

 

No personal information is involved only basic boat description readily available so no data protection.

Fred

[Victoryv]

If you want something done right give it a busy man

[ChrisB]

My old boat has photographs of both me and my late wife. I would have thought that might run foul of modern privacy legislation as we did not even know that they were being taken.

I don't know