Wonderwall Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 2 hours ago, kpnut said: Did I not see Pacific Spirit between Acle and Thurne yesterday when I was out walking? If so, you’ve covered a fair few miles in the past day. Not me 😜, only here for a week so staying south . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, Smoggy said: In Loddon on a monday night it is a legal requirement to pop in to the angel I hope you know...... And now I've given you an excuse. What's special about the angel on a Monday night? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 Apparently no pubs do food on a Monday evening, is this true? Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 5 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: Apparently no pubs do food on a Monday evening, is this true? Griff The Ship does Angel is suprb but always thought it closed on Mondays but I will bow to Mr Smoggs superior knowledge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Angel is thurs/fri/sat/sun/mon they close tue/wed, nowt special just a good pub and cheaper than white horse. You could call the white horse and ask about food on a monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 On 06/09/2024 at 11:56, BroadAmbition said: This morning up early four of us again bank clearing. Thanks for tidying the mooring, much appreciated tonight by me and two other boats. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 9 Author Share Posted September 9 It certainly needed it We’ve ended up with takeaway food eating it in Kings Head - they kindly offered. Angel - pizzas only Monday nights only. Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 No Steak and Chips for the Crew Criffs that won't do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Another long hop today. Departed Loddon at 0720. Now just passing St Benets, destination is Ranworth it’s much colder today, overcast too, fired up the Planar, first time since April Griff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 7ft7” at Ludham Bridge Griff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 We berthed at Griffs corner for a couple of hrs pushing on into the wilderness. It was whilst enjoying a FCE alfresco that there was a huge thump from behind. Severe enough to dislodge aft rhond anchor. Damage - varnished coining - area cleaned off to bare wood. Ensign staff snapped clean off. Ensign stanchion ripped off coaming raising the timber splinters. Flagpole s/steel sleeve bent. Other than that - nowt much! Damage to hire boat - deep groove in Gell coat and another scuff Hiter was extremely apologetic. He was trying to turn, but could not engage reverse. The bank astern of us stopped him. It was a Richo’s dual helm craft photo does not identify name so I hope it’s ok. Exchanged details, photos taken, Richo’s informed. I emphasised this must NOT spoil his holiday, (Yesterday was his first day out) Griff 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Griff - I think you need to be bulk-buying those flagpoles ... it's about the third one you've got through in a year But glad the damage is minimal, and that you have taken a decent attitude towards the hirer. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 The hirer must also feel awful, it must be bad enough to have a collision with any boat but to damage a beautifully maintained one must be gut wrenching. Hope you get it sorted to your standards. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 sounds like the same design flaw that the boat in great yarmouth had where the boat can be driven from the upper helm without properly changing over the throttle from the bottom helm. in that it still apparently works in forward, but doesnt allow reverse. I think that would be a learning point to be emphasised on handover. so is it just a shortening of the flagstaff again until a new one can be fettled, at this rate you will need to carry a spare onboard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 Richo’s deal with the lot. I’ve got to get home we are due out in nine days or so too Griff 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Well done Griff , you handled what could have been a holiday ruining incident for the hirer as a true gentleman . Sometimes incidents happen which are no fault of the helm , last year we had our bow scraped whilst moored on Horning staithe when a strong gust caught a R45 whilst mooring causing it to blow across our bow with no hope of the thrusters holding it , the damage was sorted out by Richos quickly and to an excellent standard. once again Griff ⭐️ 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Very good of you Griff to handle the accident and deal with the other helm calmly and kindly. It will have made a huge difference to them and their holiday..... Proper gentlemanly, respect 👍 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Nicely sorted Griff. We took a knock 2 years ago and Richardsons dealt with us and the situation very well. Kindest Regards Marge and Parge 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 5 hours ago, grendel said: so is it just a shortening of the flagstaff again until a new one can be fettled, at this rate you will need to carry a spare onboard Or he makes a new ensign from a handkerchief. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Very kind of you Griff. Thanks to your attitude they will hopefully go on to enjoy the rest of their holiday rather than live in fear every time they moor up Grace x 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 We arrived back in t Wetshed early Wednesday afternoon having called in at Sutton Staithe yard for pump out plus 80 x Ltrs of diesel. Cleaned through, stowed gear and departed for home - Took me four hours including a stop, the roads were busy It was whilst at Ranworth staithe that our novice fisherman caught a beauty of a Bream off the staithe, he was fishing under guidance, this was caught on my rod, a single red maggot on t bottom Griff 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 Hmmmmm, That’s three craft including ‘B.A’ that reside in t wetshed have all suffered collision damage in one week! All of em by Richo’s hirecraft Seems we got off lightly Richo’s are gonna be busy Griff 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 1 hour ago, BroadAmbition said: Hmmmmm, That’s three craft including ‘B.A’ that reside in t wetshed have all suffered collision damage in one week! All of em by Richo’s hirecraft Seems we got off lightly Richo’s are gonna be busy Griff And that’s why I stay down South don’t need the stress 😀 John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 2 hours ago, Jbx5 said: And that’s why I stay down South don’t need the stress 😀 John But when you get clobbered on the southern broads it can be worse due to the stronger tidal flow. Especially the nearer you get to Gt Yarmouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I'm pleased that Broad Ambition has only a Slight knock on her Stern end, but Griff must be a pig Sick replacing the Whole flagpole each time as he needs to carry a Spare One in the future. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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