grendel Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Well travel day is upon me (Broad Ambition generally crews up at least partially the day before the rest as she has to cruise round to meet the others), as it was obvious that the car wouldnt be available before the trip up, I booked a train ticket for the trip to wroxham, this means that about half the stuff I normally take wont be going with me, I have managed to pack everything into one holdall type sports bag (with wheels thank goodness) though it did mean vacuum packing my sleeping bag and clothes to squish them into the space better - this doesnt make them any lighter. with the rest of the bits I need packed into a rucksack, what isnt packed will be worn. in about an hour i will leave for the station, wheeling and carrying my bits for the 1 mile walk to the station, it says its a 20 minute walk, so I will allow more due to the luggage and breaks probably being required. logistically being without the car hasnt changed a lot, other than luggage restraints, the trip will take about the same time as driving and the train fare (cheaper by taking a slightly later train), will come in about the same as fuel would have cost in the car.( £60 in total for both ways). I get the impression that Broad Ambition will primarily be crewed up by those travelling by rail this year. (with only our skipper having driven to Norfolk. (the latest news on the car is that finally DHL have admitted they wrongly delivered it and that the part is now irretrievably lost, so at least we can move forward with alternative arrangements now.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Safe journey Grendel and don’t leave a bag on the train in your hurry to alight at Norwich, joyous in your knowledge that you’re nearly there! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 What you bringing a sleeping bag for? I’ve instructed ‘B.A’s crew there is bedding onboard ready for you. ! Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Have a safe journey and a great time all of you x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 If you need a lift from Wroxham Station give me a call. I'll pm you my phone number. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 2 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: What you bringing a sleeping bag for? I’ve instructed ‘B.A’s crew there is bedding onboard ready for you. ! Griff I prefer the sleeping bag , I know exactly how to regulate my temperature in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Now en route, transfer at stratford was easier than i had feared, and trains are running on time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Well I am here, ii have made it aboard, train journey went painlessly, all good transfers. Broad Ambitions major engine service has been completed and we are all ready to start tomorrow. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The lads are on their way. Taken just now between Ranworth and Horning. 20231006_130121.mp4 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 The mayhem has commenced. ‘B.A’ fully crewed, victualled with bonded locker stocked. Underway to meet the t’other crews at Wroxham. 17 x Lads with one Purdey dog Griff 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Oooer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Grendel, good to chat with you at Barnes Brinkcraft earlier. Trial runs were afoot on the Symphonies as I arrived and there was a very good looking wooden craft in Barnes' marina. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Now in convoy heading for great Yarmouth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Broad ambition, symphony 2 and 3 and moonlight shadow 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Just passed luna aurora 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Great to see the flotilla going past at Stokesby including Moonlight Shadow 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Breydon 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 What fun! I see Pozzick and Seren managed to get into the picture! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 I could see them jostling to get best position. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 7, 2023 Author Share Posted October 7, 2023 Well what a day, cruise from Ranworth to Loddon, witha pub break at Reedham ferry. This was where we came to the assistance of a yachtsman whose toddler had fallen and cut open her head, he came in and we grabbed the ropes and got him tied up, another lady jumped in with the first aid and called the ambulance. This duly arrived and carried the father and daughter to hospital , while the lady who knew the sailor took care of the boat until her husband could get there and take it back to its home mooring., while all this was going on, we looked after the lady's dog for her. When we arrived at Loddon I took on the task of changing the shower fan, replacement fan installed still no go, in the end it involved disassembling the rocker switch and cleaning the contacts.. finally working after an hours work. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Don't you go getting that nice Moonlight Shadow into trouble... four abreast across Breydon 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garryn Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 I do like the new flag on the stern of Broad Ambition, so much better than the normal one.😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFrench89 Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 On 06/10/2023 at 13:08, Broads01 said: The lads are on their way. Taken just now between Ranworth and Horning. 20231006_130121.mp4 29.79 MB · 0 downloads That looks a strong 5mph 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 We were behind schedule, it may have been 5.1mph 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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