Local Knowledge wanted

[ChrisP]

Bringing 50' motor cruiser back from Brundel in a couple of weeks. Having read the pilot for Yarmouth which describes the place of little short of boating hell with officialdom intent on the destruction of anything short of comercial supertankers, could somebody please advise:-

1. Which is the best way to get from Brundel to the open sea. having spent 30 years on the Thames my love of inland waterway Hitlers, rowing boats and dingy sailors with nowhare to go is sorely worn out. Is ther a viable alternative to Yarmouth. (we're going south and want to get off the broards asap).
2. Is it possible to get fuel at about 08:00 in the morning.
3. Speed limits.
4. Bridge limits and times (airdraft about 5m).

All I'm after is a reasonably stress free run from the yard to the open sea where we can get on and do our thing.

Thanks in anticipation,

Chris


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[Greg2]

Take it you mean Brundall?
Quickest route to sea is straight down the River Yare to Gt. Yarmouth. Three bridges to get through:
1. Reedham railway swing bridge - swings on request (VHF channel 12)
2. Breydon bridge - book a lift in advance
3. Gt. Yarmouth Haven bridge - book a lift in advance (one call to the Port Authority will usually get both bridges booked in advance)

Speed limits are 6mph on most stretches with 5mph through villages/moorings

Fuel available at various places in Brundall, the most obvious on the river being Brooms and the Chandlery next door - probably not open at 0800hrs but if you ring Brooms in advance someone might be able to fill you up (the Chandlery is 01603 716988 - worth trying as they may accomodate you).

Alternative (longer) route is via Lowestoft but have to negotiate a lock and make a timed bridge opening.

About 3 to 3 and a half hours to the Yarmouth side of Breydon Water (keep between the markers - straying can lead to a sudden halt to progress)!

Have a good trip.

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[ChrisP]

Great,

Thanks for the help, you've given me more info than the local authority have been able to produce all day.

Thanks again

Chris

<hr width=100% size=1>What do you mean the sea gull in front's walking !!!