BroadScot Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I think your all going over the top here, how many boats transit GY each year? Thousands probably, this is the 1st time that most of you will ever have heard of a boat going the wrong way so why all this ponitification. Some one made a mistake, it happens it always will. The vast majority have no problem adhering to the current sign and instructions so why spend yet more Toll payers money to cure a problem that don't exist. I know, while we are making the new signs why don't we have them done in English, Welsh, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Kurdish, Urdu, Russian, Bulgarian... just in case. Get real folks you can't legislate for evey possible eventuality, if it were happening on a weekly basis, yes do something if it is as in this case a once in a blue moon occurance, leave it be. Oh by the way, I'll have a chicken Curry and a pint of Wherry! Dave I don't think ALL have gone over the top Dave, many are tongue in cheek remarks. But do agree it wont stop it happening again. A Flood Barrier just about there would stop them maybe? Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 A Flood Barrier just about there would stop them maybe? A flood barrier will also stop all "immigration" to and from the north/south.. now there's an idea... I'll start a petition... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I do agree Iain, my posts have just been a bit of a laugh but I also agree with Dave, I think for as long as there are boats hire or private on the Broads this type of thing is going to happen, as long as no one is hurt, no harm done. I have a vision in my head of a little old Boat like, say, Petite Gem taking a wrong turn, the helmsman scratching his head thinking he's never seen a Broad this big before and when he see's France in the distance do an immediate about turn and chug back lol Noo we cannae ave that can we? Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Naw wee canny Grace. At least they would probably be able to buy their diesel cheaper over there for the return journey! Iain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labrador Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Don't really know what the problem is, it's been going on since boats were first hired out.Same as running aground on Breydon, back in the seventies two Summercraft boats with same family on board, ran aground well outside the posts. One of them was a Thames lighterman. It's not only idiots who do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Don't really know what the problem is, it's been going on since boats were first hired out.Same as running aground on Breydon, back in the seventies two Summercraft boats with same family on board, ran aground well outside the posts. One of them was a Thames lighterman. It's not only idiots who do it. Its the holiday not a worry or care attitude getting into them, they are oblivious to every thing around them ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warp Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Nice ones, Dave, especially the brown one! Over the years several hire boats have headed off to the sea, one famously arrived at Southend! A couple of years ago we were at the Gt Yarmouth Maritime Festival and a hire boat went through bridge, heading for the sea, with a BA Ranger in hot pursuit! I wonder just how often it happens. I had you in mind on that one In all seriousness it doesn't strike me as a good thing to have novice navigators with no VHF mixing it with container ships. Amended in light of comments 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I had you in mind on that one In all seriousness it doesn't strike me as a good thing to have novice navigators with no VHF mixing it with container ships. Amended in light of comments Think that one should be made into a 'sticky'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Think that one should be made into a 'sticky'! We have to consider all members JM, as much as I happen to agree with you! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Is that a 'no' then? I'm gutted!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Think that one should be made into a 'sticky'! Did you mean "Sticker", Peter? :naughty: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 John. that is a good idea!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Did you mean "Sticker", Peter? :naughty: Now yer talking John. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It is a serious issue because clearly these peoiple did a left at the yellow post, got to the sea and got confused and worried so turned right and ended up in London Baby Broom seeing the sights ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Not the first Broads boat to make that mistake, Robin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks, Dave, appreciated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtamping2 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Typical..... no sooner is a new sign put up then someone goes and nicks it !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Naa, Warp's a nice man, he sent me a copy for the use of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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