SUMMER MEET - Oulton Broad Yacht Station, July 23/24, 2016

[Hockham Admiral]

Here's one of the NBN flag proudly flying here at OBYS

 

 

 

 

[JennyMorgan]

Has one of those rum & coffee concoctions courtesy of John, Maurice Mynah, ace bloke, ace tipple, don't know why I had forgotten them.

[JennyMorgan]

4 hours ago, Hockham Admiral said:

Here's one of the NBN flag proudly flying here at OBYS

 

 

 

 

Strategically flying right besides Brandy Wine, owned by the Admiral of that slightly lesser forum that we don't talk about! Nice one

[Polly]

Have a good time folks.

[petersjoy]

12 hours ago, Hockham Admiral said:

Not after yesterday afternoon, Iain!

 

That Slingsby was just short of FULL when Paul brought it onboard!    

 

Empty when i left.

[BroadAmbition]

Had a proper nice time at Oulton Broad with members from the NBN. Sailed this morning at 0500 bound for Wroxham. Great morning to be afloat but some patchy river mist in evidence thick in places which needs to clear before Breydon

Griff

[Hockham Admiral]

Did we not, Charlie?    

Lots of pics to follow (I've taken over 200) when I get a decent signal or at home later tomorrow. Suffice it to say that the peeps' hospitality to each other has reached new heights!     

[Chelsea14Ian]

Seems you all had a good time,sorry we could not get there.Not sure we will get to the Autumn meet,its a week i think after our holidays.

[HakunaMatata]

Hi Boaters,

We made it safe to Stacey Arms.

All of the Hakuna Matata crew enjoyed it very much.

You made us feel to be very welcome and we found some new friends.

Special thanks to John, it was perfectly organised good mooring, good foot and some really nice conversations.

I hope we can be a part of it the next time.

Thank you all

Frank + Crew

[JennyMorgan]

Hi Frank & Crew, a real pleasure to meet you, especially the four legged members who were impressively friendly and at ease on the various boats.

[grendel]

It was very nice to meet all of you yesterday, we were sorry to have to leave so early, but we had a lot of travelling to do, Oulton to Wroxham, then on to Stalham, breakfast stoop at the tearooms at Stokesby, quick pint at the kings head in Wroxham, and 6.00 ish arrival at Stalham. I am home now, and heading for bed shortly as its a 6am departure for me tomorrow.

[BroadAmbition]

Enjoyed meeting new and old friends, some new four legged ones too.  Had a long day out underway on the rivers home now at 2300. The Indian 'Restaurant' - I'm no fan of Indian food ad the best of times, after Saturday night even less so - It was pants imho, in fact not even that good!  However the company and conversation more than made up for it.  May I suggest if we do another meet at OBYS then the Waveney would offer better fair.   The local 'Entertainments' committee later on in the Bitch-in-the-ditch was jaw dropping, so much so we had to leave early and retire back onboard . 

Griff

[Hockham Admiral]

If we do another meet at OBYS, Griff, you're welcome to organise it.

 

[BroadAmbition]

I would hope to attend (and assist if required) but got enough on my plate without trying to out-do the organisation of what was a great get-together

Griff

[Hockham Admiral]

Here's views from both ends of the table!

 

[Bound2Please]

19 hours ago, HakunaMatata said:

Hi Boaters,

We made it safe to Stacey Arms.

All of the Hakuna Matata crew enjoyed it very much.

You made us feel to be very welcome and we found some new friends.

Special thanks to John, it was perfectly organised good mooring, good foot and some really nice conversations.

I hope we can be a part of it the next time.

Thank you all

Frank + Crew

It was good to meet you also Frank, and Crew.

Charlie

[grendel]

Frank it was good to meet and talk with you - after all we are now Brothers

I hope your teenagers made their train

 

[Wench]

19 hours ago, HakunaMatata said:

Hi Boaters,

We made it safe to Stacey Arms.

All of the Hakuna Matata crew enjoyed it very much.

You made us feel to be very welcome and we found some new friends.

Special thanks to John, it was perfectly organised good mooring, good foot and some really nice conversations.

I hope we can be a part of it the next time.

Thank you all

Frank + Crew

Frank and Crew

It was nice to have a chat with you Frank, didnt get a chance to talk to the rest of the crew. You would make the ideal diplomat, are you sure we were all in the same restaurant LOL.

The Wench (Inge)

[ScrumpyCheddar]

Looks like you all had a great time .. 

[JennyMorgan]

22 hours ago, BroadAmbition said:

Enjoyed meeting new and old friends, some new four legged ones too.  Had a long day out underway on the rivers home now at 2300. The Indian 'Restaurant' - I'm no fan of Indian food ad the best of times, after Saturday night even less so - It was pants imho, in fact not even that good!  However the company and conversation more than made up for it.  May I suggest if we do another meet at OBYS then the Waveney would offer better fair.   The local 'Entertainments' committee later on in the Bitch-in-the-ditch was jaw dropping, so much so we had to leave early and retire back onboard . 

Griff

As a local I've found that particular Indian to be passable but not exceptional, the one by Oulton Broad North railway station is far superior. The Waveney, well, it's all down to how much importance you attach to their hygiene ratings. For me and mine we rate The Wherry, The Commodore and the Ivy Farm as top of the league in Oulton Broad. We've had some big parties at The Wherry and all have been a great success. During the winter months the Broadland Holiday Village takes some beating. 

[Hockham Admiral]

Home again and been editing over 200 shots I took at the Meet. In no particular order I'll post some now. First there's a few of young Alfie, Charlie & Inge's grandson.

Griff spent a long time teaching Alfie how to fish; his patience and humour were spot on, is there no end to this man's talents?   

And a bit later.........

 

 

 

 

 

[Hockham Admiral]

Here's a few more:

[Hockham Admiral]

The Wench, enjoying the Sun!

Two of our intrepid fleet even dressed ship!

 

 

[Hockham Admiral]

A bit later on..................

 

[Hockham Admiral]

Sunday morning and it's not too long before peeps are on their way. (Sorry, Griff, I had planned to video your departure but 05.00 was above and beyond my call to duty!