Broads Cruise

Saturday, Sunday & Monday 3, 4 & 5 May 2008

 

Exploring the River Yare and local broads from Reedham Ferry

 

Advice to Participants:

 

all helms and crews taking part do so at their own risk. participation is at the sole and absolute discretion of each individual. neither the organiser, Reedham Ferry Touring Park or the wcoa accept any responsibility or liability arising from any accident or other incident during this event.

it is the responsibility of each boat owner to ensure that they have effective and valid marine insurance for their dinghy, including third party cover for at least £2,000,000.

all helms and crews must wear personal buoyancy all times whilst afloat.

 

Inland Sailing

Helm should be able to manoeuvre boat in a moderate breeze (up to Force 4) without risk of colliding with accompanying Wanderers.

 

The rivers are tidal so care should be taken to note the direction of tidal flow.

 

The rivers are narrow and beating to windward can demand lengthy periods of sharp tacking by the helm and crew.

 

To pass under low bridges crews will need to lower and raise their Wanderer masts, rigging a long tail on the forestay and practising beforehand can make this easier.

 

Boat Launch:

 

Reedham Ferry Touring Park slipway, Reedham Ferry, Norfolk, NR13 3HA

 

http://www.archerstouringpark.co.uk/

 

Tel: +44 (0)1493 700429

 

£7.50 use of slipway charge if you are not staying there.

 

Slipway free if you are staying at the site.

 

Accommodation:

 

Charge for camping at Reedham Ferry  is £14 per night for a simple pitch without electric etc.

 

Please contact the site and arrange your own bookings or seek your own alternative arrangements in the area.

 

Boat Licensing:

 

Short term license charges from the Broads Authority are set at £24.40 for motored vessels up to 5 Metres (16’ 5”), sail only at £15.80.

 

Licenses will need to be arranged locally on the Saturday morning.

 

Useful Charts of the Broads online:

 

http://www.norfolk-broads.org/maps/maps.asp

 

Contact Details:

 

Tim Robertson                                                                       01258 480059 / 07900 407441

Andt Peter                                                                              01590 682442

Reedham Touring Park                                                        01493 700429

Broads Authority www.broads-authority.gov.uk     (01603) 610734 

 

Safety:

 

Please note - NO SAFETY BOAT COVER is provided on WCOA cruises

 

Masthead Buoyancy – Cruising in shallow waters it is sensible to use masthead buoyancy which should prevent accidental inversion of the dinghy and the mast getting stuck in the mud, making recovery from capsize easier. Many solutions are available, the cheapest being a large plastic milk or squash bottle tied to the masthead.

 

Engines / Alternative Propulsion – An engine or decent oars might help ensure a timely return to Reedham if the wind fails or tide turns foul. Beating up the narrow channels against the wind and tide can be challenging and fun, but not if it is raining, cold and getting dark!

 

Hypothermia - Make sure your clothing is appropriate for the conditions, bring a change of clothes in a waterproof container and wind/waterproofs at a minimum.

 

Forecasting - Live weather information from http://www.norfolk-broads.org/weather/weather.asp

 

Communications – Carrying a mobile phone in a waterproof bag is sensible and will allow you to call for help or report to other cruise participants if you are delayed or retire from the cruise at any point

 

Reporting in / out - Crews will be expected to report to the organiser if they intend to depart from the suggested route. The organiser will be monitoring the participation and safe return of all boats – this will require the co-operation of participating crews.

 

Suggested Programme (BST):

 

Saturday 3rd May

 

10:00 Rigging at slipway, arranging licenses

 

11:30/12:00 Brief and Launch

 

Packed lunch ashore as and when

 

Intention to make ‘towards’ either:

 

·   Oulton Broad

·   Breydon Water

 

Decision to be made on the day, depending on conditions and confidence / ability of group. Bring your own food and drink though we may manage to find a pub to enhance our lunctime!

 

Return to Reedham

 

Evening Meal in a local Hostelry – Reedham Ferry Inn is most convenient

 

Sunday 4th May

 

10:00 Muster, brief and launch

 

Packed lunch ashore as and when

 

Intention to make ‘towards’ either:

 

·   Oulton Broad

·   Breydon Water

 

Decision to be made on the day, depending on conditions and confidence / ability of group. Bring your own food and drink though we may manage to find a pub to enhance our lunchtime!

 

Return to Reedham

 

Evening Meal in a local Hostelry

 

Monday 5th May

 

10:00 Muster, brief and launch

 

Packed lunch ashore as and when

 

Intention to proceed up the Yare towards:

 

·   Rockland Broad / Staithe

·   Norwich

 

Decision to be made on the day, depending on conditions and confidence / ability of group. Bring your own food and drink though we may manage to find a pub to enhance our lunctime!

 

Return to Reedham mid-afternoon for trip home
Broads Cruise

Saturday, Sunday & Monday May 3rd 4th and 5th 2008

 

 

Registration of Interest

 

Contact Details - Helm

Name

     

Surname

     

Telephone

     

Mobile

     

Email

     

Travelling from

     

Details - Crew

Name

     

Surname

     

Name

     

Surname

     

Name

     

Surname

     

Boat Details

Please consider your skill level realistically

 

Name

     

Sail Number

     

Hull Colour

     

Deck Colour

     

Engine?

VHF/Mob. aboard?

VHF    Mobile

 

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