NorfolkNog Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Up to Coltishall yesterday, only about half a dozen boats moored up. Little Sharpie and Grain Hop Colony in the Red Lion. Bliss Nice and quiet on the Horseshoes mooring too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 To say I am a little jealous is an understatement lol, the stretch of river from Wroxham to Coltishall is in my opinion the most beautiful and to have a nice beer at the end of it, bliss. Grace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 13 days and I'm there :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 72 days for us, can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 63 days for me! whooooops! sorry that's how many days we've been out so far this year this week is the longest we have been home for a while, came back last Tuesday because I had appointments Wednesday, Thursday and today, we were going to make the long 35 minute drive to the boat today when I got back from the Dentist, but a delivery I'm waiting for hasn't turned up yet so it may be tomorrow or Monday before I'm back on the boat, it's so hard being retired and living so close to the boat, :cry I bet you all feel really sorry for me don't you??? It looks like I may even beat the 145 days we were out last year!!! just so you don't think I'm trying to rub it in, I'm only doing it as I have a new forum flag and thought we could do with a bit of advertising, plus the flag is still a bit stiff and needs breaking in to make it flappy,,, :liar Frank,,,,,, 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It is indeed a beautiful stretch. I really wanted to see it last week but our boat needed 6 foot 11 at Wroxham Bridge and there was only 6 foot 8 available. I wonder if water levels are still contributing to the peace and quiet aspect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 13 days and I'm there :) :) Lucky for sum! Have a great time ! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 It is indeed a beautiful stretch. I really wanted to see it last week but our boat needed 6 foot 11 at Wroxham Bridge and there was only 6 foot 8 available. I wonder if water levels are still contributing to the peace and quiet aspect. They are much better today Simon. 7ft3" at Wroxham Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 JTF, Have a lovely time, I would row (with an oar) with you anytime, pm sent Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 PM received and replied to thanks. Hmmm you like a row eh? One day I'll show you my little dinghy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 I agree, the Coltishall stretch is a lovely part of the rivers. Not so peaceful here at Ranworth though! Stacking up waiting for moorings! Good time to go to the Dog Inn I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooWee Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Six weeks to the day for us and then a gap of five weeks and back again. We have only done Coltishall run once and it is pleasant, I liked the way the river curves as you arrive. I didn't realise at the time but I have kayaked from that weir by The Recruiting Sergeant, is it Holstead? Hope the weather over there is better than it is here. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loribear Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Am sooo jealous mowjo , we should ave gone down last week but ive got a damn chest infection grrr, will ave to wait til end of september now lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 13 days and I'm there :) :) Hi John, We`ll be there in 2 weeks (Friday 20th - Friday 27th June). on Kestrel, a blue and white Alpha 42 ctr ckpt, so if you see us, please give us a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Lori! I joke about but I do feel sorry for those that have boats and don't get to use them much, and those that can only hire for a week or two each year, I'm lucky in that I own ours, we are both retired and only live 35 minutes away from the boat, if I still lived in London I have no doubt that travel cost and work would reduce my outings to one or two weekends a month with the odd week when I was on holiday, I've been there and done it so know what it's like, since getting the Hampton 25 it's Judi that wants to be out on it all the time, me I'd live on a boat if I could, I've had five previous boats but this is her favourite, only 25ft long but all usable space and all on one level, the others have been bigger but nowhere near the room inside, I still prefer boats that look like boats like my Seamaster 813, I think the Hampton 25 is ugly but if Judi's happy that means I get to spend more time out, most weeks we only come home for two days to do the washing check the flat and have a proper shower,,, Frank,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 PM received and replied to thanks. Hmmm you like a row eh? One day I'll show you my little dinghy! Steady how you write things John, i thought for a split second you said "your little thingy" :naughty: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely morning at North Cove. Only sound is birds singing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lovely morning at North Cove. Only sound is birds singing Hi Howard, we`ve been past North Cove staithe dozens of times but never stopped there untill 2 years ago, when we stopped off for lunch while en-route to somewhere else. I must admit i liked the peace and quiet of it, so will sometime soon make an overnight stop there. It`s one of many places i`ve got my eyes on for overnighting when all the main areas are full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10B Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 SPEEDTRIPLE, don't rely on it, if all the main area's are full you can guarantee that North Cove will be full, it's very popular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Hi 10B, there`s also a place not far from North Cove, but on the north bank. When we passed it last time, it was full of fishermen, with a guy attempting to get them to move while he was mooring up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well...... Mr Rico should have received my payment now, so that is 8 weeks to go..... Watch out Donny will be about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well...... Mr Rico should have received my payment now, so that is 8 weeks to go..... Watch out Donny will be about... Only 8 working days for me though Geoffers :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I've been coming to the Broads for over 30 years but please excuse my ignorance - where the heck is North Cove? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10B Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 SPEEDTRIPLE, there is; North Cove, about a mile further on, on the same bank is Worlingham Staithe and then about a mile further on, on the right bank is Alderby moorings. About 100 yards inland from the moorings are Alderby fishing lakes. Then next stop Beccles Yacht Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 If you follow the track north from North Cove, across the railway line you'll find the North Cove moorings. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.4530776,1.6273429,3438m/data=!3m1!1e3 The moorings weren't built when this pic was taken but if you pan west you'll find the Worlingham moorings that Neil mentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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