Brian Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Yes, with the Bank Holiday Weekend weather looking Nice. I booked ( Online ) Waveney River Centre's `Skipper` for the Day on Sunday. Full write up and pictures when we get back It looks a cracking boat for a day out http://asp.waveneyrivercentre.co.uk/boa ... tails.asp# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 What i found so easy and quick, was the online booking you choose the date ( this was one day in advance ) and it shows you the boats they have available. I paid credit card, all booked up in about 2 mins Great system James has running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 What a lovely Sunday we all had. We were able to collect from 9.30 in the morning. All very smooth hand over, as we had bought our own life jackets. A explanation of how everything works on the boat, then we were off. It was nice to drive a boat without a outdrive, we were able to stern on moor at Beccles Also the usual left right motion, was not present, this was one hell of a good day boat. Rachel brewed up the Tea on the way to Beccles. THere was plenty of space, and a little galley. A really good layout, with a little more space than the American boats ive been abourd. With a Nanni Diesel engine, it sounded smooth and not too noisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 On Arrival at Beccles, we moored up at the Yacht Station and went to see the Harbour Master to pay the mooring fee. Explaining that the boat was hired from WRC, the mooring was free We went for a lovely walk along the river bank on the other side of the low bridge (that im not sure if we could have made it under as the river was very high ) here are a few pics of our walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 We then went onto Oulton Broad, to Find it Was Power Boat Racing day !!! We had to stick to the far left of the broad, which was a little tight at times. Power boat racing stated at about 3.30 and it was fantastic. what a experience, we were so close to the action. With all the high speed racing, the broad became very choppy. We began our trip back, along the side of the broad with power boats racing along beside us as we left, a truly stunning experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi Brian even tho we was based south for a couple years i have neva been to beccles by river & I have to say its stunning as we have always gone to oulton broad. Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afishcallededdie Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Glad you enjoyed it Brian - thanks for all your positive feedback! Take care James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Can anyone who has hired ' Skipper' tell me if there is an oven on board, I realise there is a hob had planned to do Pizza for lunch but if no oven will have to have a rethink. Will take my own saucepan for the hot soup as going to be cold. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 hi M im sure a PM to eddie the fish will get the answer for you memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=482 jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Thanks JillR have done just that, have left it a bit late now but you never know your luck, he might read his emails early. I wish I had thought of this earlier. Anyway as I say thank you just the same. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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