Nbn Forum Meet Up 2025

[CambridgeCabby]

It is almost time to start arranging next years Forum meet up , at this years get together it was suggested  by some members that we could hold the annual meet on the Southern Broads for a change (Beccles) if the majority of members wishing to attend would prefer this I would suggest the weekend of Friday 20th June , Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd as this would mean the weekend of the longest day meaning ease of passage for those travelling South .

If the majority would prefer remaining on the Northern B-roads then the 3rd weekend in May (as per norm) would be the suggested date ie 15/16/17 May 2025 

 

please let us know which you would prefer to attend 

[NeilB]

Just a few ideas?

Not sure if 2025 tide tables are available anywhere yet?  If so maybe we could pick a weekend with a Friday morning tide.  Meet Stracey Arms on Thursday evening then cruise through Yarmouth together with Friday night at Oulton Broad.  Then CiC To Beccles for Saturday night.  

Is it possible to have 2 x meets, 1 north and 1 south?  Happy to help organise.

[CambridgeCabby]

The possibility is always there for two meet ups but that would dilute one or the other due to those attending on hire  boats and holiday entitlements etc .

Again if members wish this please post on this thread and we can discuss .

[grendel]

I can probably do either or both, beccles is no problem as that is my home base and can be done on a long weekend if needs be. North I need at least an extra day at each end to get up there and back, so tend to combine it with a week afterwards.

[Jbx5]

Beccles would be good for me 👍

[kpnut]

Tide tables show the following (all in GMT, so add an hour) 

so based on Neil’s suggestions, that weekend is about as good as it gets. 

[CambridgeCabby]

So far those that have expressed a preference on here and by other means we have three for Beccles , please let me know your views / wishes so we can start the arranging , booking etc 

[Bikertov]

Being that I will be attending on land, I am easy for either location.

How do Beccles facilities compare for road access and picnic location ?

[CambridgeCabby]

Beccles is easier as far as facilities is concerned , shops , wc facilities and parking (paid) plus plenty of room for marque barbecue etc 

[FairTmiddlin]

1 hour ago, Bikertov said:

Being that I will be attending on land, I am easy for either location.

How do Beccles facilities compare for road access and picnic location ?

Free parking on the Main road by the bridge, big layby, only a short walk across the playing field to the moorings. Large grassy area behind moorings even bigger space the other side of the path

Boat shows meets usually on South bank

[Karizma]

Being Beccles based I would support 2 meets, 1 up north & one in my 'home town'.

Being based just across the river from BYS I'd have to decide whether I bring the boat across ..... or just walk over the bridge!

[AndyTBoater]

I can do Beccles on 20/21/22nd but not the other dates

 

[NeilB]

I can make both dates and locations

[JanetAnne]

2 hours ago, AndyTBoater said:

I can do Beccles on 20/21/22nd but not the other dates

 

Will you be bringing the pink suit? 

[JanetAnne]

If it helps...

You can get 40 boats stern on along the south side (this side has electric hook-ups) plus 5 boats side on along the river front. 

The north side can take about 40 stern on's though it's a bit tight, however, no electric posts. There is more useable grass on the north side if extra space is needed.

On the south side you can bring a support vehicle right up to your event but north it's not as easy and you may be asked to vacate once you have unloaded.

Of course, your area may be dictated by who has already booked and where so giving Martin, the harbour master, a ring will reveal all.

Having organised events at Beccles Yacht Station for 10 years now I have always found the venue and the staff first class. Yes, the showers need a refurb, but are acceptable and Beccles town itself is lovely.

Oulton Broad Yacht Station are also spot on and will block book whatever you need. Again everything is there and maybe booking the entire outside of the pontoon would be ideal?

As an aside, I have never been able to support the Salhouse meet as it clashes with an annual commitment elsewhere. Selfishly I'd welcome a southern meet in June 

[kpnut]

I’m happy with both or either. Whatever there is, I’ll come to! Assuming my boat is back in the water by then 😂

[Bluebell]

I vote for Beccles…😎

[MauriceMynah]

I can, and would happily do both, or either. No preference.

[Polly]

Important to avoid the Wooden Boat Show at Beccles so June sounds good. 
A CINC from Oulton Broad would be good and maybe invite MTB 102 to come??

[BroadAmbition]

A CINC from Oulton Broad would be good and maybe invite MTB 102 to come??

I have arranged this before now with the defunct nbf

There will be a cost involved - two passages through Mutford lock, plus diesel used for her trip to Beccles and back

I can make enquiries about the likely costs if the forum / forumites are prepared to cover the costs?

Griff

 

[CambridgeCabby]

From the feedback so far it seems that 2025 NBN forum meet will be held at Beccles on the weekend starting June 20th .

I will leave it for a few weeks to await further feedback though 

[YnysMon]

Doh! I swapped our 20th June allocation on Moonlight Shadow. Still, I can’t begrudge our American shareholders the swap. I’m amazed they are so loyal to the syndicate after all these years (they are now among the three or four members who joined before we did) and next year they are apparently planning to bring the grandchildren over. 

[Polly]

I drove it down there that time ,Griff, scared a rower half to death seeing the torpedo tubes pointing at him 🤣

[kpnut]

7 hours ago, YnysMon said:

Doh! I swapped our 20th June allocation on Moonlight Shadow.

Come with me again if you want Helen, that's IF my boat is back by then!!!

[YnysMon]

33 minutes ago, kpnut said:

Come with me again if you want Helen, that's IF my boat is back by then!!!

Ooo, I would love to!