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[yachtlily]

EACC Autumn Cruise - Day 1

Saturday, 30th September 2023

Wind SW 5mph                     Some sun, some cloud                                 Temp 21°C

Distance travelled 7.12 miles

A late decision to attend the EACC Autumn Cruise. With Mrs Crew incapacitated we decided that we would motor to Barton. Left our mooring about 10:30 and motored, with coffee, to the Ant. With her one good hand, Mrs Crew took the helm while I dropped the mast ready for Ludham Bridge. Once through, she again took the helm while I raised the mast. Uneventful passage up the Ant to reach the Punt Club pontoons, our base for the next 24 hrs.

One we were secure alongside I hosed the goose deposits off the pontoons ready for the arrival of the other boats. A very convivial afternoon and evening with fellow club sailors. I completed fixing of our self-tacking jib. Light rain showers on and off throughout the evening. We both slept intermittently, disturbed by the slap, slap of the water, the rocking boat and the movement of the burgee in the fresh overnight breeze.

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2 April

‘A ghostly band of marauding Norsemen, mounted and blowing horns and armed with long whips, are said to thunder down from the trees and high ground towards Ludham Bridge, Norfolk…’

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[ranger253]

Two more great days afloat

Friday, 13th September 2019

Wind NE  12mph          Lovely early autumn day with sun                                  Temp 17℃

Left the yard under motor and turned towards Ludham to hoist full sail close to the wherry yard. Then turned and ran down Womack Water to the Thurne. The tide was against us (a springs flood) but we made rapid progress to Thurne mouth with the good breeze. It was good to turn up the Bure and have the tide running under us as we reached, close reached and beat our way to Fleet Dyke. Here we turned and ran towards South Walsham Broad. Our intention was to drop our muddy in our favourite bay before the Z bend but someone had got there before us. We found another quiet spot, dropped the muddy and dropped our sails. We ate a leisurely lunch in the hot sunshine. The brisk northerly had depressed the temperature but, in our sheltered spot, it was very warm.

After lunch, hoisted full sail, raised the muddy and then beat up Fleet Dyke back to the Bure. Here the wind was favourable again and the tide had turned and was ebbing under us. We made swift progress back to Thurne Mouth but, rather than turning for home, we turned downriver and headed towards Acle. We sailed all of the way downriver, only turning just before Acle bridge. Now we were faced with a very long beat for home and with the ebb flowing strongly against us. Thank goodness the breeze held allowing us to have a great sail home. We dropped all sail as we approached Womack Water and motored to our berth. A great day out, especially as the rivers were so empty.

Sunday, 15th September 2019

Wind WNW  12mph           Lovely sunny day, cloud developing later                   Temp 24℃

A day out with Moon Daisy. We left the yard, meeting Jimmy & Carolyn, in the entrance. Hoisted full sail and sailed down Womack Water to the main river. Once again the tide was against us on this stretch and we struggled in the lee of the trees. Moon Daisy, with her greater weight, carried her way far better and got ahead of us as we reached and broad reached down towards Thurne Mouth.

Our destination was Ranworth so we were grateful to have the tide under us as we beat upriver. And what a crowded river it was! Neither of us can ever remember seeing so many boats out. Trying to beat through them and get past Moon Daisy required lots of concentration. A combination of heavy traffic and their dirty wind meant they held us off until just after we passed St Benet’s when we managed to slip through. Once past them we drew steadily away. Then the gaff halliard slipped out of its jamming cleat and chaos ensued! My fault. I had adjusted the height of the gaff a minute or two before and had obviously not cleated the halliard off securely. We got it back up and got sailing again quickly. Dropped our sails in Ranworth Dam and motored on to the Broad, dropping our muddy at the far end. Moon Daisy came alongside, we both dropped muddies and enjoyed a glass of wine aboard Ranger before lunch.

After lunch we parted company. Moon Daisy were heading off to Barton for an overnight stop and we were heading home. Upped our muddy, hoisted sail and sailed across Ranworth but needed the motor to help us down the tree lined Ranworth Dam. From there it was pretty straightforward sailing, running most of the way and only hardening up once we turned up the Thurne. We dropped our sails as we made our way up Womack Water and motored back to our berth where we enjoyed a very welcome cup of tea. Another great sail but oh the traffic on the river.

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[Duplicated:142165] Days out with the Kids in East Norfolk

There is loads to do with kids in Norfolk from quiet beaches to award-winning attractions making Norfolk a great place for a family holiday. We moved to Winterton on sea when our children were tiny. They are now both in primary schools but we continue to have lots of Norfolk adventures. Here are my top tips for great family days out.

My top tips during your stay in Winterton on sea & the Norfolk Broads.

Norfolk is definitely an outdoor kind of place, it is a given that the beach is a highlight for the kids. You  can watch them run wild, dune jump or take them to see the baby seals at Horsey. For me: kites, flasks of hot chocolate and even a mini water colour set have successfully extend a trip to the Beach with kids. However, If you have exhausted the beach take for a trip on the Norfolk Broads (you can hire an electric day boat from Martham Ferry Boat Yard ) just 3 miles away from Winterton.

Top Kids attraction in Norfolk

First off is the amazing, award winning BeWilderwood. This tree-house adventure park, some 25 minutes’ drive from the barns, will have you and your kids smiling as you get on the giant zip wires, tree top walk-ways and oversized slides and swings. Deep in the forest, children make dens, scamper over trails of high walks, steps and slides and enjoy storytelling and face painting. The place feels remarkably relaxed and peaceful. I put this down to thoughtful planning (so queuing is kept to a minimum), good coffee and the fact that it feels so good to be outside in the woods all day. They have seasonal events too.

Generally open from Easter through to mid September. Then, weekends and half terms. They are closed in December and January.

Book online for the best prices

When you arrive don't queue for the boat trip, take it back.

One of the best places for pre-schoolers in East Norfolk

If you have pre-schoolers, then Wroxham Barns is a great option. At their junior farm you can feed lambs, pet pigs and rabbits, and collect eggs. There is a lovely manageable soft play. They also have a café, restaurant, shops, brewery and craft studio if you have got some grandparents with you too.  Open year round, 10:00 – 17:00. Also in Wroxham there is the charming Bure Valley steam railway. We took it just one stop and then walked back. For young children you can also visit Pettitts with its rides, play areas, mini railway and animals. Again it’s quiet and manageable for a young family and super quiet compared to your average family attraction.

Top Wildlife Park in East Norfolk

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Park is worth a visit, particularly if you want to stare into the eyes of tigers, snow leopards, cute meerkats, noisy gibbons or even crocodiles. Great for the under 10s as there are some tree top walks, wobbly bridges and even a mini maze. It never seems to get busy but I’d recommend:

You pack up lunch as the food isn’t great.

Under 4’s go free.

Don't wear open toed shoes, you get close to animals but there is lots of poo!

If you want to see wildlife with more space then Africa Alive is also a great option and is about a 45 minute drive south.

Best picnic spot in the Broads National Park

For a more outdoor whole family experience How Hill would be up there for me. Part outdoor education centre and part waterside gardens with woods, seasonal museum, and tea shop. It also has electric boat rides.  It's large lawn and location make it a great picnic spot. The How Hill Trust put on the most amazing (the best thing I have ever done with my children, ever) ‘Nature Tots’, ‘Marsh Monster’ sessions and family fun days. These get booked up quickly and run only in school holidays, but have a clear focus on getting your kids to love the outdoors and have fun. These super relaxed sessions include: making forest floor art and clay model hedgehogs, and for the older children, thatching a roof, then having a bucket of water thrown at you to see how well you did your job. If you are visiting during the school holidays I’d strongly recommend checking out what they have on offer….

View frOm the house at How Hill on the Norfolk Broads

When these sessions aren’t on you can still visit the nature walk, go on a boat ride and picnic in the lovely secret gardens.

Check to see if the house gardens are open - they are lovely

Don't miss the water garden

If the tea rooms are shut the tea room in Ludham is great.

Best Nature reserve in the Broads National Park

Norfolk and in particular in the Norfolk Broads is a great place to see wildlife. My guests, young and old rave about  Ross' Wildlife Boat trips which you can take around Horsey Mere. If you don't think your kids could cope with a boat trip then I'd go for Hickling Nature Reserve. There is a nice board walk around the largest of all the Broads. They also offer boat trips and regular events for the kids during school holidays.

It's another good picnic spot

You can't take dogs

Best things to do in Great Yarmouth

The new Jump warehouse trampoline centre in Yarmouth is a great wet weather option and apparently holds a great teenage discos. There is also the Sea Life Centre . Whilst the Time & Tide museum plots the history of Great Yarmouth fishing industry (good for kids over 8) and there is the fab little Silver Darlings café next door.  For kids 6 plus I’d also recommend a trip to the amazing Hippodrome Circus for an evening or matinee show. We have also had lots of fun as a family in Joyland which is right on the seafront. Or the slightly larger Pleasure Beach.

Check out to see if Sea Change Arts has any events on during your stay. This brilliant circus focused arts organisation holds regular family friendly events and they are very creative! The film below showcases their annual Out There Festival held each September in the town

  Fancy a family holiday in Norfolk?

We offer 2 beautiful Eco Barns in  Winterton on sea. They sleep 8 and 2 and can be booked for the weekend.  Check our availability here.

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[yachtlily]

Barton Day 3

Thursday, 10th August 2023

Wind Nil & then E 15mph        Light cloud with occasional sun                 Temp 26°C

Distance sailed 9.35 miles

A peaceful night. Awoke to light cloud but early warmth. A leisurely start to the day and did not make ready to depart until 10:00. Pressed the start button for the engine. Silence. Tried again and the fuse blew. Replaced the fuse with my last remaining fuse and tried again. Still nothing.Tried to contact our engineer but without success. Walked around to Cox’s Boatyard to see if they had an engineer on site. They did and he fairly quickly found the problem - a faulty solenoid connection. We asked him if he could replace and encapsulate our wiring later in the season. We now await a date.

With our engine running we motored over to the water point and topped up our tank. Then by engine (there was no wind) across Barton Broad to the River Ant. Three quarters of the way across the Broad our engine alarm sounded. I increased revs and it went off. A short way down the Ant the same thing happened. I increased revs again. It got to the point where we were travelling far too fast but I could not slow the engine

 without the alarm sounding. Stopped at How Hill to have lunch and allow the engine to cool. 

Set off for Ludham Bridge and encountered the same problem. Managed to get through the bridge and stopped again at St Benet’s to allow the engine to cool and to raise our mast. There was a very stiff sea breeze so we would be able to sail home from here. Raised sail in the mouth of Fleet Dyke and had a lively beat down to Thurne Mouth and then a broad reach up the Thurne. Dropped sail opposite the club moorings and motored down a very congested Thurne Dyke to unload. Motored back to our mooring with no problem encountered. Our engineer is visiting tomorrow.

Footnote: Engineer visited and replaced the sender with another one recommended by Tanya from Brian Ward Electrical. We tested it for 40 minutes and, fingers crossed, it appears to have done the trick. We shall find out tomorrow.

[yachtlily]

Mast trials

Monday 26th June 2023

Wind W 16mph                             Cloudy bright                                              Temp 23°C

Total distance sailed 10.52 miles

We had friends staying all weekend but as soon as they departed we headed to the boat. We stripped her cover off and did one or two jobs before enjoying lunch in the sunshine in the cockpit. After lunch, slipped our mooring and raised our mainsail on the far bank. We had decided not to reef but to sail under main alone. We had a comfortable, enjoyable sail on the relatively quiet Bure up as far as St Benet’s. Here we ducked into Fleet Dyke and rounded up into the reeds to drop sail.

The purpose of our sail was to test out our mast lowering/raising set up underway. With the wind strength and direction as it was we felt it more prudent to leave that test until later when the wind was forecast to abate. Dropped our main and lowered the boom on to our medium crutches. Then dropped our mast and motored up the Ant and through Ludham Bridge. Moored up on the de-masting quay heading and raised our mast. We had difficulty engaging the mast gate until I realised that Mrs Crew had tried to insert it back to front. Normally it wouldn’t matter but our gate, unknown to Mrs Crew, had a bow in it. Once I realised the problem the gate slotted in. With the wind now against us we opted to motor to How Hill.

There was plenty of mooring space at How Hill so we tied up and had an early afternoon tea. Then a walk to the Secret Garden. This was well past its best but was still a haven of peace and tranquillity. Back to the boat for a rest in the cockpit, followed by beer/wine before our supper. After we had cleared away we set off, looking forward to a gentle sail home. First, by motor to Ludham Bridge dropping our mast as we travelled. All went well. Once through the bridge we managed to successfully raise the mast underway as well. We were pleased that our new system, albeit painfully slow, was a success, although we were aware that we had no river traffic to cope with and precious little wind.

Once the mast was raised we hoisted the mainsail and unfurled the jib making very slow progress to join the Bure. Once on the Bure we had the wind on our beam but it still took us 9 minutes, with the tide under us, to cover the length of the St Benet’s moorings! Clearly, at this speed, we would not be back at our mooring much before midnight. We dropped our sails and motored home. It was good to be afloat again and to check out the mast system.

[yachtlily]

EACC Autumn cruise

Saturday, 1st October 2022

Wind SW 16mph        ��     Sunny day with scattered cloud                             Temp 18°C

Total distance sailed 7.3 miles

The first day of the EACC Autumn Cruise. We were supposed to have joined up yesterday evening but a front was moving through the area creating very strong wind and torrential rain. We opted to join the group in the pub for the opening night meal but to to then drive home for a warm, dry night’s sleep. A wise decision. Many of the group experienced a very damp night!

To the boat, covers off, provisions loaded and ‘fridge turned on. We then tied a reef in the main and slipped our mooring around 1020. We hoisted as soon as we were head to wind and sailed up the Bure. With one reef and with no jib we had a comfortable sail. Lily coped with all gusts with aplomb and, although it was a beat, we made rapid progress towards St Benet’s. Once past the abbey we dropped our sail and motored up the Ant, dropping our mast underway. With 8’ clearance under the bridge we were comfortable with our medium crutches which I have now calculated give us 7’ 2” clearance.

Once under the bridge we tied up at the de-masting mooring, raised our mast and had coffee. We were joined by Sandpiper and Nutcracker. We left under motor, hoisting our main as soon as we could. The wind was not so favourable up the river Ant so we sailed when we could and motor sailed when we needed to. Reaching Barton Broad we met the full force of the wind but Lily coped well and we had an enjoyable blast around the Broad. As it was nearing lunchtime we came alongside at the Punt Club pontoons and tied up for the day.

After lunch Mrs Crew joined the Moon Daisy crew for an excellent treasure hunt around the Broad which they duly won. I stayed with Lily attending to a few jobs and devising a mud weight system for next season. There was then tea and cakes. This was swiftly followed by the gin flag being hoisted with gin and tonic all round. This led to supper and a very convivial evening together. Despite it being a clear, starry night with a continuing breeze it was remarkably warm for the time of year and we were all able to sit out until late. We headed for our bunks at 2200 but the party was still continuing.

Sunday, 2nd October 2022

Wind W  12mph                     Warm and sunny with hardly a cloud                Temp 19°C

Total distance sailed 11.6 miles

I did not sleep well. It was windy in the night but it was not that which disturbed me; I just had a bad night. A good ship’s breakfast set me up for the day. Departed the mooring around 1000 and motored to Barton Turf to top up with water. Leaving Barton Turf we hoisted full sail and joined the others sailing around the Broad. After a while started sailing down the river Ant. We managed to sail all of the way down the river to Ludham Bridge, needing only a touch of engine for about twenty seconds, shortly before How Hill. De-masted as we passaged, passed smoothly under the bridge and managed to raise the mast underway as well. As soon as we reached the Bure, and were free at last of heavy motor traffic, we hoisted full sail and reached/ran to South Walsham Broad.

After a short sail around the Broad we dropped sail and dropped our mud weight for lunch. We were joined by Nutcracker, Sandpiper and Pinkers. Lunch over, we raised our mud weight, hoisted full sail and set off for home. We encountered a Lady Yacht Club race as we neared Thurne Mouth but managed to gybe and gybe around them. Dropped our sails in the Mouth and motored on to our mooring. A really good two days afloat and possibly our last night for this season

[yachtlily]

A weekend away on the boat at last!

Thursday, 4th August 2022

Wind NW 10mph             Sunny morning, heavy cloud later                    Temp 24°C

Total distance sailed 5.43 miles

My back much improved. Took the boat to the dyke to load supplies and to meet boatbuilder, Nick, to discuss the fitting of a winch to raise the mast. He will make some modifications next Monday and, hopefully, fit the winch next Tuesday.

Motored over to the EACC moorings for coffee, boat cleaning and lunch before setting off on a sail to test my back. A steady beat up towards Potter Heigham, turning at the first bungalow to reach/run all of the way down to Thurne Mouth and then on down the Bure. We turned shortly before the black mill and beat back, with the tide under us, to our mooring.

We had afternoon tea and, later, supper aboard before Mrs Crew set off by road to meet up with her book club. She returned about 2230 and I walked down the bank to meet her. We turned in around 2300. It is SO, SO good to be back on the boat.

Friday, 5th August 2022

Wind NW  13mph        A sunny day with cloudy periods                            Temp 22°C

Total distance sailed 5.37 miles

We both slept well. After breakfast departed our mooring and hoisted in the reeds opposite. Then we had a challenging beat up towards St Benet’s, the wind strong with some vicious gusts. At St Benet’s came alongside for coffee and to drop the mast.

By engine up the Ant and through Ludham Bridge. Fortunately, there was space on the far side to moor and raise the mast. Continued up the Ant under engine as there was a headwind. Moored at How Hill for some lunch but then decided that we would stay the night.

During the afternoon a hire boat scraped along the side of us and crashed into the boat ahead. Took a large amount of varnish of our rubbing strake. They were very apologetic. They had been birdwatching and hadn’t seen us! The damage appeared to be cosmetic so during the afternoon I sanded it all back, applied stain and two coats of varnish.

In the late afternoon we were joined by Moon Daisy. It was good to see them. After supper we all went for a walk around the How Hill estate. A chilly night aboard.

Saturday, 6th August 2022

Wind NW 6moh                    Sunny all day                                                   Temp 24°C

Total distance sailed 13.52 miles

A chilly start to the day. We had both struggled at times to keep warm in the night. The day soon warmed up but the cover was quite wet when we stripped it off. Departed our How Hill mooring under engine towards Barton Broad, hoisting sail as we approached the Broad. A good sail around, before furling our jib and continuing under main alone while Mrs Crew made coffee; we drank it underway.

Then by engine to Stalham to join Moon Daisy for lunch. We managed to get a mooring on the staithe. By the time that we returned to Barton the sea breeze had kicked in and we had some lively sailing on the Broad. Around 1500 dropped our sails and came alongside at Paddy’s Lane.

After afternoon tea a walk around some of the country lanes, stopping for a beer/wine while we watched cricket. A very civilised stop. Back to the boats for supper, some card games and bed.

Sunday, 7th August 2022

Wind NW 4mph                Wall to wall sunshine                                        Temp 28°C

Total distance sailed 8.01 miles

Another chilly night but not quite so chilly as the previous night. After breakfast moved over to Barton Turf to fill up our water tank. Then on to Barton Broad, hoisting our sails on the way. A gentle sail around Barton and then a drift down the Ant. Nearing How Hill the wind completely deserted us and we were forced to fire up the engine for a few hundred metres. After How Hill we sailed for a bit but the river was becoming very, very crowded. We dropped our sails and then dropped our mast and joined the long queue to get under the bridge. It was chaos! Eventually managed to get under the bridge and then found that there was nowhere to moor to raise the mast.

Motored to St Benet’s and picked up a mooring there. Raised the mast and sponged out the engine bay. Where is all that water coming from? We then had lunch. After lunch motored off the mooring and raised sail. We then had a very gentle run down the Bure, turning up the Thurne to drop our sails opposite our mooring.

It has been a good weekend away and I have nursed my back very carefully. Mrs Crew has borne the brunt of all of the heavy work hauling up the sails. We were both pleased that it had gone so well. We then went to the rescue of a boat unable to regain its mooring because of the low water level and both of us hurt our backs hauling it in!

[newnamesameme]

3 Wherries Hathor Olive And Norada Go Under Ludham Bridge #sailing #yachts #yachtcharter

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Ludham Bridge #boats #march2022 #boatingholidays

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