2016 Beccles Wooden Broads Cruiser Show

[LizG]

Phase one complete. We are at Horning as is WR. The boat is loaded up and alarm set for 0345. See you all tomorrow all being well

[riyadhcrew]

Wish I was with you. I love a nice long cruise. 

Stay safe.

[BroadAmbition]

WR made it by 1030 so we are all here present and correct quite a spectacular site

Griff

[LizG]

Phase two complete. Made it to Beccles by 1015. Very breezy at present but Breydon okay. We didn't see any other boats crossing in our direction. 

[AdnamsGirl]

It was rather breezy at Beccles today, but fantastic to see such a great turnout for the Wooden Boat Show. Some stunning craft which are a real credit to their owners. Nice to meet up with fellow forumites again and to put some more faces to names too, even though I surprised one of them by not being a little grey-haired old lady!

 

 

 

 

 

Carol

 

 

 

[BroadScot]

Thank you Carol for posting the smashing pics !  A wonderful sight to see. Don't see JA's bars of chocolate though .

Iain

[JennyMorgan]

Nice pictures, Carol. Good to meet you too.

 

[BroadScot]

JM many thanks for posting the smashin pics  Still no JA chocy ...yet !

Iain

[ChrisB]

31 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:

Nice pictures, Carol. Good to meet you too.

 

I agree, but you might have airbrushed out that can of John Smiths!

[JennyMorgan]

 

8 minutes ago, ChrisB said:

I agree, but you might have airbrushed out that can of John Smiths!

Perhaps Griff didn't want to go back onboard reeking of beer?

[ChrisB]

A bit of fun with effects

 

[BroadAmbition]

Cracking day yesterday, boats open to visitors in the afternoon, much socialising between crews all day. Attractions in the park live band in t evening. Much more of the same planned for today. The wind has abated to a strong breeze rained held off until overnight now dry. So glad we are here

Griff

PS - great photos Tks xx

[Springsong]

Thanks for the photos Carol and good to see you again.

A great w/e am now trying to recover. Thank you every one for

your kindnesses to me over the few days with keeping me upright

and able to get off and on SP. 

[LondonRascal]

It was a bit touch and go as to the predicted weather – and though it was very windy (especially on Saturday) it did thankfully for the main part remain dry. 

There seemed a good flow of people wandering along the quay looking at the boats and asking questions, and of course the fellow owners had a look at their respect craft.  A real friendly, open informal affair.  

I have to admit having a soft spot for both Nipper and Water Rail – they are both small and ‘cute’ and so cosy and warm inside, a very friendly welcoming space where you can imagine how it was once to hire these and when boating was about the enjoyment of the activity that is boating and the landscape not just how big the berths are and fancy the gadgets. 

There was a lot going on around the quay area with music, stalls, and activities and so it really felt like a special weekend.  If you like wooden boats and want to learn about their history and admire their restoration then I think you ought make room in your diary for next year between 18^th and 20^th August and pop along.

 

 

[Maxwellian]

We saw Nipper before its alterations a few weeks ago and it looked lovely. Excellent presentation and so much hard work.

[Timbo]

1 hour ago, Maxwellian said:

We saw Nipper before its alterations a few weeks ago and it looked lovely. Excellent presentation and so much hard work.

Nipper was/is/will be again a stunning boat. Doug kindly gave Arbi (my assistant) and I a trip to Barton on Nipper a couple of weeks ago. Made Arbi's day he had a grin like a pedal bin for the rest of the trip...kept asking questions on how I was going to get Royal Tudor to the same standard.

[MauriceMynah]

7 hours ago, Timbo said:

.kept asking questions on how I was going to get Royal Tudor to the same standard.

And your reply was...???

[BroadScot]

2 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:

And your reply was...???

Come on Tim, don't keep us all in susspenders !!!

[Timbo]

Well now, the suspenders will be kept on...for just a little while longer...

[LizG]

Phase three and four now complete Back home!!!  Great weekend, absolutely shattered and washing machine now on!!! Found one of those idylic wild moorings on the Ant last night complete with a million very hungry mosquitoes!!! (The one that leads to Crome's Broad - couldn't believe it was free at 3 pm yesterday.)

Stopped at Polkey's Mill Sunday night and awoke to rain, crossed Breydon, went through Yarmouth almost dead on slack and up the Bure to reach Stokesby at 10.30

Thanks to Janet Anne and her owner for organising the event.  Only too pleased to attend

[BrundallNavy]

Well we are now back home after a fantastic weekend. Great bunch of people some really lovely boats and good weather what more could you want.

Many thanks JA it's in he diary for next year.

Doug and Hele. 

[JanetAnne]

He has landed! 

Well, in the early hours this morning to be honest, and I have enjoyed hearing all about your weekend together. All I can say is WOW!

What a fun weekend you all seem to have had. The weather was kind, the boats magnificent and the owners so very enthusiastic.

17 of the 18 boats booked attended (we are only allowed 18) and nearly all were opened up for everyone to drool over. This year we managed to get things better organised (you will remember his knibs was not well in the lead up to last years show) with a programme, and some 'open' signs which worked really well. It is really such a treat to be allowed aboard these boats and travel back in time for the day. Its fascinating to see the different solutions to the same problems and the variations in designs throughout craft of similar ages. Its the opening of the boats that really brings all the owners together. Once you have been through someones drawers you just cant help but be friends

This years quiz was based on the boats attending with a question about each boat (as well as some dodgy answers ) Luckily our owners took it in good spirit (being asked 20 times what your boats previous name was especially when you cant remember it yourself was interesting to say the least) and it was fun to see lots of people up and down the quay with their blue questionaires! Egg heads on the day were Jax (Missouri Star) and Chris (Kingfisher) both with a perfect 20. Five people came a close 2nd though on 19!

As some of you will know, we have a judging competition of sorts. The question is...

Once you have had a look round the boats on display today it is time to choose the boat you would most like to take home with you. You can’t vote for your own boat of course and you may choose using any criteria you like, (nicest curtains, shiny varnish, best chrome, etc). Lynsey will be coming round and collecting these pink slips about 15.45 so have them ready.

The boat I would most like to take home, apart from my own is...

Of course its all fiercely competitive!

This year we gave away certificates....

to those receiving the most votes.

This years winner was Missouri Star

Runner Up Georgia

Third Place Star Premier

And we gave out four 'highly commended' to Nipper, Tabitha Rose, Mystique and Judith M.

We also managed to have a momento of the event organised so every boat now has one of these hanging in the galley..

There was one final award on the day. It is to be known as the JANET ANNE AWARD and we will be awarding one next year as well... be warned Tim!

This award was given to the person who failed to get their boat finished. Yup we won it!

 

It will live on my dashboard, pride of place.

There will be some event pictures to follow as soon as I get them gathered up but they have not arrived yet!

And finally.... yes at last (!) a huge thank you to those that attended and made the event the success that it was. Roll on 2017!