Zippysigma
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I was Sailing up the Orwell on Thursday after a couple of days in the Deben and heard this very loud explosion.
Looking to the port bank, there was a lot of whitish grey smoke.
I got the bins out and there was a punt gun - white, low in the water with a huge gun on the foredeck.
This was about 1/2 mile upstream of Guapa's empty mooring.
The guy rowed to shore, but did not seem to pick up the loads of ducks I thought he would. He then started his outboard (modern meets traditional) and motored towards Pin Mill.
I have seen these in old photos of the Norfolk Broads, but it was fascinating to see one in use. (Although if he did not collect any ducks, not sure what use!)
Anyway, it scared the life out of me, so watch out anyone winter sailing in the Orwell!
Looking to the port bank, there was a lot of whitish grey smoke.
I got the bins out and there was a punt gun - white, low in the water with a huge gun on the foredeck.
This was about 1/2 mile upstream of Guapa's empty mooring.
The guy rowed to shore, but did not seem to pick up the loads of ducks I thought he would. He then started his outboard (modern meets traditional) and motored towards Pin Mill.
I have seen these in old photos of the Norfolk Broads, but it was fascinating to see one in use. (Although if he did not collect any ducks, not sure what use!)
Anyway, it scared the life out of me, so watch out anyone winter sailing in the Orwell!