who pulled the plug ?

[andy]

When I got to my boat at stalham the water had gone down about 1 foot is this normal ? I would have thought it would be higher not lower

[Guest]

When I got to my boat at stalham the water had gone down about 1 foot is this normal ? I would have thought it would be higher not lower

 

It's not very often, but it is quite normal for the level to drop that low occasionally.

 

The EA gauge level at Barton is showing the water level at four inches below the bottom of the average range.

 

http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels/riverstation.aspx?StationId=6216&RegionId=1&AreaId=2&CatchmentId=5

 

It's caused by a number of factors occurring simultaneously, very low rainfall and South Easterly winds over the last several days, and we're in the middle of a neap tide period.

 

Now's the time to get under Potter bridge !

[MBA Marine]

Something to do with the moon! I have seen a lot of boats at funny angles. Its worth highlighting this as boat owners should check their ropes if they can and possibly let them out a few inches.  You cannot relay on the marina you are in to do it, some might but most wont. 

[Guest]

Richardson's webcam reveals the clearance under the bridge at 8am today, just before "high tide" !

 

But there's nobody about.....

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi Strowager,

 

Have you got your boat yards mixed up or just having a bad day

 

Regards

Alan

[Hylander]

 

On this link it shows that one of the little boats in Beccles Harbour has sunk.   Do hope the owner has been informed.

[Guest]

Hi Strowager,

 

Have you got your boat yards mixed up or just having a bad day

 

Regards

Alan

 

Damn !....

 

I keep doing that.

 

My memory needs re-indexing again.......  

[NorfolkNog]

The Potter bridge Twitter feed reported seven feet one inch today. Incredible. Now's the time to sneak through!

[Hylander]

It is ok sneaking through it is the sneaking back that is the problem if the tide decides that the next one is a high one.

[marshman]

All those factore mentionned affect the tide , but most significant is a sustained period of high pressure.

[MauriceMynah]

Strow, You don't need to re-index your memory, Just rebrand it as "Accurate"

 

 

 

MM runs away and hides

[Guest]

Strow, You don't need to re-index your memory, Just rebrand it as "Accurate"

 

 

 

MM runs away and hides

 

I used to be slightly too modest, but now I'm perfect....

[BroadScot]

I used to be slightly too modest, but now I'm perfect....

Really?

 

 

Iain

[MauriceMynah]

I always knew as much Strow

[Poppy]

There is a partial eclipse of the sun on Friday. Perhaps this is an additional influence?