Coryton Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, grendel said: The majority of work will be left to the winter maintenance, as we are hiring at the end of a busy season, you can expect issues to develop, so probably by this time of the year maintenance is reactive. Fair point - not much time to do maintenance while a boat is being turned round. And I'm sure if they can have the boat out every day in the season they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Coryton said: Fair point - not much time to do maintenance while a boat is being turned round. And I'm sure if they can have the boat out every day in the season they will. We all have to respect the fact that so many businesses have been completely crippled by the last 18 months, through no fault of their own. You can't blame any business for trying to squeeze every ounce of revenue that they can at the moment, to survive as a business and an employer. So long as they are not being over greedy and unscrupulous, we have to cut some slack and be reasonable in our response to issues. In this situation, I guess you can understand the yard wanting to turn boats around and keep them on hire for as much time as possible, so maintenance may have slipped. As a group, I think you have been most understanding, and seem to have refused to let any issues spoil your 'lads week'. I raise my glass to you all 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Friday 15th Oct An early getaway at 0810 for all three craft to ensure alongside berths at Ranworth ‘B.A’ squeezed under Wroxham bridge with 6ft3” indicated, there was more of course Fishing and a DTS in t Maltsters before sailing for Acle Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Dining out night at the Bridge Inn Acle 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 And just as it was beginning to look like the boatyard were cowboys, you have beaten them to it ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I thought to myself this morning, they'll be at The Bridge tonight in fancy dress. It seems, somehow, I had a premonition... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 24 minutes ago, Broads01 said: I thought to myself this morning, they'll be at The Bridge tonight in fancy dress. It seems, somehow, I had a premonition... Thinking Meg had a lucky escape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 'B.A' is crewed up and underway, Yesterday evening on her way to Malthouse Broad Griff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: 'B.A' is crewed up and underway, Yesterday evening on her way to Malthouse Broad Griff Ranworth was absolutely manic yesterday with at least 10 sharks sorry boats circling waiting for a space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 6 hours ago, BroadAmbition said: 'B.A' is crewed up and underway, Yesterday evening on her way to Malthouse Broad Griff Cracking photo Griff!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 It’s Jonathan and family onboard. They didn’t get there till late. Got alongside no problem Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeePee1952 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: It’s Jonathan and family onboard. They didn’t get there till late. Got alongside no problem Griff Oooops apologies Griff (and to Jonathan ) Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 He informs me that he arrived with Nav lights on at Ranworth, the staithe was full but two craft kindly budged up for him Today trying for Coltishall dependant on airdraft at Wroxham Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Today trying for Coltishall dependant on airdraft at Wroxham I think they'll have to switch to a day boat first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham47 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Currently 6’ 3’’ showing on the height board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 JT cleared Wroxham bridge at around 1130 reporting it as being somewhat 'Tight' In my book, clearing a bridge by one whole inch is the same as clearing a bridge by a whole foot. Now safely alongside at the Locks, Coltishall Griff 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Wow getting under Wroxham Bridge but Potter Heigham is a different kettle of fish I believe as you have to have a nerve of steel to get a boat under that Bridge. As the Bridge Pilots are bold and brave taking boats under either Bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Andrewcook said: As the Bridge Pilots are bold and brave taking boats under either Bridges. It's one thing being bold and brave while taking someone else's boat under. Not quite the same as when you take your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I don’t know if we will ever have the nerve to go under Wroxham bridge. Is it correct privateers can use the bridge pilot there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Wroxham Bridge is easy, Water Rail always has loads of room there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Wroxham Bridge is easy Of course it is, especially when you know your own boat intimately, try taking someone else's pride and joy through that you have not helmed before, then see how easy it is. Any bridge is easy with sufficient airdraft available. Wroxham bridge stating 6ft3" on the board, 'B.A' should have had a whole inch to spare. She had more of course as we all know the height indicators are incorrect, it was still close enough for JT though as this will be only about the fifth time he has done it Is it correct privateers us the bridge pilot there? Not a scooby doo, as I'll never need to use them. Nor will I need their services at PHB too, thank goodness Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Lulu said: I don’t know if we will ever have the nerve to go under Wroxham bridge. Is it correct privateers can use the bridge pilot there? At Potter Heigham yes, Wroxham no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Fair play to Jonathan for not letting the bridge put him off. I'm sure it was worth the effort. The Bure would be almost empty up there I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, BrundallNavy said: At Potter Heigham yes, Wroxham no. We’ve been advised that the BCBM managed syndicate boats can use the Wroxham pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Tuesday 26th Oct JT reports that there was no cruisers at Coltishall or on the river between the two yesterday and today apart from one that followed them this morning but the bridge thwarted any further downriver progress. At low tide earlier today the bridge airdraft board stated less that 6ft3" which calls for further procedures to get 'B.A' through safely, that is not just fold down the mast but remove it, as well as rolling the canopy back, also remove it completely and stow in fwd passageway. Bridge music on at half volume which sharpens the mind. Undercrackers off (Saves having to change them afterwards) and through they went without a scratch. Onlookers - some voiced 'Well Done' some voiced 'Mad Fool' JT now knows I was informing him correctly that 'B.A' will clear Wroxham bridge at less than 6ft3", 6ft2" is just about doable, 6ft1" would require full ahead, pinpoint accuracy and nerves of steel Griff 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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