Jump to content
Print your own personalised forum logo

Fuzz

RayandCarole

By RayandCarole
in Broads Chat

 Share

Recommended Posts

BroadScot

BroadScot

Posted
Posted

Just my observation on boats. but why could the BAs Spirit of the Broads, not have been of a similar if not the same as the Police one?

 

I would have thought it would have been cheaper. Glad to be told otherwise.

 

 

cheers Iain.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JawsOrca

JawsOrca

Posted
Posted

It's not RCD approved Iain.. http://www.orkney-boats.com/boats/pilot-house/pilot20.html(or it maybe inland use only)..

 

So perhaps for some strange reason the BA wanted a offshore capable cruiser (For H&S purposes maybe?).. ( But still not sure why they couldn't have gone for the slightly larger Pilot 25 which was offshore certified and probably less that what that SOB cost.. Perhaps everyone enjoys a game of golf together too!) 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JawsOrca

JawsOrca

Posted
Posted

Nope.. But BA took over responsibility of Breydon for Gt yarmouth harbour authority and then suddenly needed a boat able to cope with 5 feet waves.. (I've never seen 5 feet waves at breydon..)...

 

£115k boat later.... Lots of people enjoy golf together... 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BroadScot

BroadScot

Posted
Posted

I see :nosey:  so its a Driving range on water, that skims golf balls over imaginary five foot waves!  Very ingenious, why did I not think of that when I played Golf! I could have had a boat like that for PROPER five foot waves on the Firth of Clyde! :naughty:  Fore!!!!

 

 

cheers Iain.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gracie

Gracie

Posted
Posted

I can't imagine what women in the 1930's did on the Broads that was so outrageous, when we went on our Hen Boat we were absolute  :angel: The very nice Broads Beat Officers, in their very nice uniforms were very friendly, even when we got told off for going a tad too fast (before any comments, I wasn't helming at the time lol) they were extremely nice, might have had something to do with the kisses that were blown their way as they departed  :naughty:

 

Grace

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
ExMemberBobdog

ExMemberBobdog

Posted
Posted

Just my observation on boats. but why could the BAs Spirit of the Broads, not have been of a similar if not the same as the Police one?

 

 

Hmmm, I've heard about when they tested that police launch on Wroxham Broad; the engine they've got on the back is a wee bit too powerful, so if they really try to open her up the stern sits way down in the water, an enormous wake is created, and there's precious little forward motion to show for it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JanetAnne

JanetAnne

Posted
Posted

quote - "Broads Beat inspector Teresa Eagleton said: “We want stag and hen parties to have a really good time, put money into the local economy and come back."

 

I know I can be a somewhat pedantic old boat sometimes but surely for a stag party to come back there would have to be a cancellation or posponement of the wedding?

 

No wonder its all closing down if this is who we are relying on as repeat business....  :naughty:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MBA Marine

MBA Marine

Posted
Posted

Hmmm, I've heard about when they tested that police launch on Wroxham Broad; the engine they've got on the back is a wee bit too powerful, so if they really try to open her up the stern sits way down in the water, an enormous wake is created, and there's precious little forward motion to show for it.

She is a big lump of an engine, but if its digging in a bit much then i should think a change of trim would help, I did a little work on her but cant remember if it had trim tabs, even tweeking the engine angle could be of benefit.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
smellyloo

smellyloo

Posted
Posted

I can't imagine what women in the 1930's did on the Broads that was so outrageous, when we went on our Hen Boat we were absolute  :angel: The very nice Broads Beat Officers, in their very nice uniforms were very friendly, even when we got told off for going a tad too fast (before any comments, I wasn't helming at the time lol) they were extremely nice, might have had something to do with the kisses that were blown their way as they departed  :naughty:

 

Grace

1895 East Suff Gaz 3 Sep
COUNCIL: 3.) BATHING in the RIVER. Alderman Masters said they now had a bathing place in
excellent condition, with ample compartments free to everyone, and pleasant dressing boxes for use
at a penny; but there were still very great complaints about persons bathing in the open river. They
complained of gross indecency. Could bathing in the river be prevented after 9 o’clock in the
morning? The Town Clerk was asked to make enquiries
1896
East Suff Gaz 21 Jul
BATHING in the RIVER: Is it not time that the grossly indecent bathing in the river should be
peremptorily stopped? Such scandalous scenes as are daily seen at the Old Bathing Place make one
blush for the fair fame of the town. It is impossible to take one’s family on the river without exposing
them to indignities.
 
 
Moaning it seems is a time honoured passtime. the above extracts courtesy of http://homepages.phonecoop.coop/norgate/Beccles%20Lido/David_Lindley_History.pdf
refer to the very loose moraled folk of Beccles bathing in the river.
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wussername

Wussername

Posted
Posted

I think that "Fuzz" is old 1960 jargon.

"Plod" reminds one of Dixon of Dock Green.

I think that "Squelsh" would be more appropriate for our river police taking into consideration the environment that they work in.

Oh! And a jolly good job they do as well.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
JennyMorgan

JennyMorgan

Posted
Posted

JM, I've gone right off you :taunt:

Sorry, Andy, I quite forgot the good guys like you and Steve. I should have written 'some Rangers', apologies.

 

Joking aside, on the few occasions that I have met the Broads Beat team afloat I have been seriously impressed by their public spiritedness. Last year I was fishing on the Thurne, dusk was coming on and the Fuzz were advising folk in regards to where to moor before dark. That struck me as being excellent public relations. Suspect that that is not in their remit but it was done with enthusiasm and friendliness, all credit to the Fuzz.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Sponsors

    Norfolk Broads Network is run by volunteers - You can help us run it by making a donation

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

For details of our Guidelines, please take a look at the Terms of Use here.

  I accept