Boating on the Norfolk Broads

[barney bear]

Originally Posted by coolcat

Your brave......she reads this thread

So does that mean you are her Ros's cabin boy then Fetch me a drink boy

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by barney bear

So does that mean you are her Ros's cabin boy then Fetch me a drink boy

She can dream

[coolcat]

Went out Solo yesterday for the first time,

I'm glad my neighbour was on hand when I got back to the moorings as it was quite windy and I was struggling to get alongside our mooring and grab the lines whilst keeping the boat still.
He saw I was having difficulties and pulled me in
Practice makes perfect they say

Anyhow, I posted a few photos from yesterday up in the photography corner here if you want to have a look

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...57#post2337457

Ros is coming with me this Sunday and I'm hoping we may get off the river and onto one of the Broads proper

[Weso]

Solo boating does bring it's demands.

Couple of tips, when approaching your mooring always be mindful and fully aware on the winds direction. Wind is your friend or your enemy ( you know all about wind)

Best is when wind is blowing your craft away from bank. It acts as your brakes and allows you to approach in a purposeful manner. If the wind is blowing you towards the bank then approach really slowly or even out of gear.

If solo have your bow rope safely secured and led aft into your cockpit and to hand. Likewise ensure both stern ropes are to hand and ready to go.

One thing to remember is that boats are actually much easier to handle at close quarters with your ropes. It's good fun and satisfying when you get it right.

Lastly all outboard powered boats are a pig to handle slowly and when mooring. You have no rudder as such so all steerage is of the powered variety.

Also remember stern on mooring is not particularly recommended with outboards

You will soon pick it up and as you are finding fellow boaters are a helpful lot!

[Dallas]

Congratulations Jeff on your new purchase, I'm abit envious to say the least.

I've had a soft spot for boating for many years now, more so Yachts. I used to deal with Sunseeker (Poole Dorset) some years ago, such an amazing place to see these beauties built.

We often visit Mudeford and Christchurch Quay, two beautiful places right on our doorstep, the closest I have come to buying a yacht is my lovely old style large model yacht that sits in the lounge.

I can smell the ocean calling...

[coolcat]

Watch out Norfolk Broads, Jeff and Ros will be on them tomorrow

[Lancpudn]

Originally Posted by coolcat

Watch out Norfolk Broads, Jeff and Ros will be on them tomorrow

Have a great day Jeff & make sure you've washed your poopdeck & given your futtocks a good polishing.

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Have a great day Jeff & make sure you've washed your poopdeck & given your futtocks a good polishing.

Ohh err

Just got back, I'll post some pictures up shortly.

Edit.......

Can you guess where we took the boat today

CC9J7370 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr
CC9J7366 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr
CC9J7390 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr
CC9J7385 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[dean36014]

That looks like Potter Heigham. Had many a happy hour spent there and in lathams. Wonder if Lathams is still there, it used to have a massive fishing tackle shop. Got some time off at the end of August, feel a daytrip coming on

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by dean36014

That looks like Potter Heigham. Had many a happy hour spent there and in lathams. Wonder if Lathams is still there, it used to have a massive fishing tackle shop. Got some time off at the end of August, feel a daytrip coming on

Correct Sir

Lathams fine emporium of everything you never thought you needed is still there and very much thriving by the looks of the people in there

I'll be on our boat August Bank Holiday, be sure to say hello if you come down