Broad Ambition - Underway on the H2O

[VetChugger]

Jamie Olivers boat? Have seen other articles saying she was out and about.

[grendel]

it didnt look like him on the wheel when i passed her last week.

[CambridgeCabby]

I thought it had changed hands 

[petersjoy]

If that is Katinka and he still owns it, but i guess he will let friends use it.

[NeilB]

His mum was on one of the Facebook groups a week or so ago saying he still owned it.  He often lets family and friends take it out.

[CambridgeCabby]

In which case I stand corrected 

[stumpy]

I think we saw Jimmy Doherty (him with the 'farm' out Wherstead way) at the helm a couple of weeks ago.

[VetChugger]

Yes he has been mentioned also. Jamie lets him use the boat.

[BroadAmbition]

Got in at Womack Staithe for about 1530 no problem. The fishing was pants. Dinner onboard. No phone signal but tv reception was good. 
 

2230 and a Brinks Boat two boats down started up their  engine. I was counting to ten hoping their immediate neighbours would have a word when they cast of and departed into the night - wow

Tuesday 04th. I had to walk into village to pick up answer messages from customers. We sailed at 1000 for Salhouse. Nice cruise, very warm with gentle breeze. Grandson swimming. Me fender cleaning

The girly crew wanted Horning overnight. Really? It was now 1600. No chance I explained but off we went all the same. 
 

Everywhere  was Rammed as you would expect. However got in here at 1630. Dead jammy or what?

Griff

 

[Upcycler]

2 hours ago, BroadAmbition said:

2230 and a Brinks Boat two boats down started up their  engine. I was counting to ten hoping their immediate neighbours would have a word when they cast of and departed into the night - wow

Griff

 

With the quality led floodlights you can buy now, anyone can feel that they have the confidence to cruise at night!

[grendel]

except hire boats that are expressly not permitted to cruise after sunset.

[Upcycler]

2 hours ago, grendel said:

except hire boats that are expressly not permitted to cruise after sunset.

I know that, but by what BA is saying, it doesn't seem to apply to some!

[grendel]

it applies, but they probably dont know it.

[ExSurveyor]

1 minute ago, grendel said:

it applies, but they probably dont know it.

Or don't care.

[OldBerkshireBoy]

Thinking he meant the other B.A.

[BroadAmbition]

had many drinks with friends in pub gardens. Mags was there bitter-sweet as no Boycee (Alan) but caught up with Rod n Shirley, Col n Lou. A really good afternoon / evening, felt like being in the Med

Wednesday 05th

sailed at 1000 ish

It’s proper hot. We need air conditioning. I have everything down, all screen doors, hatches & windows open 
 

Into Wetshed. Daughter and Grandson departed for home at 1330  We’ll miss em especially Charlie-Ray

Robin onboard I have a fellow helmsman 

We’ll sail at 1545 for Stracey Arms. There is a lot of timber missing out of this ere shed
 

The rivers are busy but not rammed. Ludham bridge was not chaotic but one had to be ‘one it’  I noticed the boats underway were not social distancing

Griff

 

[NeilB]

Just pulled onto Irstead staithe ourselves, couldn’t believe it was empty!  Although busy there were at least 3 wild moorings free so we we’re spoilt for choice.

 

[BroadAmbition]

Arrived at Stracey moorings for 1830. Had to get involved in team effort led by Dave as manxman had a slight leak. All ended well. 
 

Seven  craft sailed at 0700 bound for Somerleyton. Breydon was lovely
 

Griff

 

[Islander]

Trust you are all safely moored at Somerlayton. Sadly we missed you passing through st olaves as we had to catch the train to Norwich at 10am from Haddiscoe stop and didn't return until we had collected our car at about 2pm, including shopping of course. Will keep an eye out for your return. Hope you all have a great time. 

Colin and Ruth. 

[BroadAmbition]

Dukes head, Somerleyton for a DTS plus a rare visit into Cockerals boat shed got a look-see

Sailed fair OBYS. It was getting hotter n hotter

All craft stern moored, about 12 of us with more to come later and tomorrow

Dinner this evening will be at The Commodore gardens

Griff

 

[CambridgeCabby]

Katie and I hope to see you all on Saturday , we will be attending by car though 

[BroadAmbition]

The Commodore Yesterday was proper busy. In their riverside garden. Nice dinner / drinks with lots of deck Totty ashore

Woke early at 0515 so fishing off the bow. It’s going well. Warm sunny morning with not a cloud in site

Griff

[grendel]

yep, fishing

[JanetAnne]

That looks more like one of those 21st century gnomes with the fishing rod replaced with a Samsung. 

[Guest Jayfire]

I think you're all being extremely kind calling it a gnome