RayandCarole Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 http://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/celebrating_police_maintaining_broads_safety_1_4120806 Happy looking boys and girls Ray & Carole 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 It is said that it dates back to 1936 when Norfolk’s then chief constable, Captain Stephen Hugh Van Neck, raised concerns about the behaviour of women on Broads boats. Say no more... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Because it won't cope with 5 feet waves Iain.. and/or be less fun for the rangers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks Alan, I thought the BA only covered the Broads? Heyho. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Hang on a cotten pickin minute Alan, the BA launch that I have known since I first came to the Broads, was it designed to take five foot waves? Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I see 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! Fore!!!! Iain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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 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 Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExMemberBobdog Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 That must rate as one cushy job I'm very jealous They always so so rushed and stressed out when you pass them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Why is the thin blue line called the Fuzz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-26842,00.html Mmm dont know if that really helps Ray & Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 The guys come back year after year once they realise what married life is like. Anything for a week on the broads with your mates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA Marine Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I thought they bought her second hand but then did a big refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 SOB is definitely overkill for Breydon. Too deep to be able to go alongside grounded vessels for one thing, Being built for speed doesn't make her a good tow boat either. , Re the Fuzz, really helpful folk, more so than the Rangers in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyloo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 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 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 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Whats wrong with "River Rozzers" then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Whats wrong with "River Rozzers" then? Don't know, hope it's not catching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEJB Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 JM, I've gone right off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 JM, I've gone right off you 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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