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Members Notes:-
Waveney Sailability
benefited from the entry fees frm the 2007 Downriver race
Report
2008 Programme
(provisional pending publication of the Green Book)
is listed on the events page
Green Book
The Green Book is about to go to press. Minor amendments may still be possible.
Contact the
urgently
Order Form for Class Burgees, Clothing, Books etc
Notices to Mariners
Potter Bridge restricted 15/16 May
Trowse Bridge opening times 2008
see below
For Sale
10hp Outboard (Mercury Sailpower) ( more info)
Sun Glory 28' (see 153)
1912 Ernest Woods (20') (see 141)
24' Herbert Woods (see 220)
29' Sabrina (see 152)
Recently restored 30' ( 20 ) ( more info)
2 berth ex Reverie, being refurbished( 203 )
Wanted,
by experienced sailor
Low handicap River Cruiser
Wanted (still)
Wooden Dinghy (sailing)
More Class announcements, News etc in the Cruiser Class Forum
including the adoption of carbon fibre for spars
Due to misuse (by strangers), the Forum has been made read only to new users. Please contact the webmaster to register
Please note that any change to hull, keel, rudder, rig or spars should be notified to the committee (rule 9).
Welcome to the official web site of the River Cruiser Class, the organisation for owners of traditional cabin yachts, indigenous to the Norfolk Broads. The class consists of nearly 400 inland waterways sailing yachts, designed specifically and exclusively for cruising and racing the tidal system of lakes and rivers of Norfolk and North Suffolk. Of these river cruisers, more than 25 are over 100 years old, and over 150 were built before 1940. The Class is not however confined to a vintage and veteran boat collection. A large proportion of member craft were built in the past 20 years, and new class yachts are being launched each year.
- The site has two functions:
- It serves to co-ordinate and inform the River Cruiser Class membership.
- It is a reference portal for the 200 year history of Broads yachting, together with the unique racing craft and leisure industry to which it has given birth.
Because space on any web site must be limited, a fuller history of this subject may be found in the Class Archive, and researchers may order their own copy of this via
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A small CD/ DVD duplication and support charge will be made.
If you have any comments or suggestions on the site feel free to email the
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latest results and pictures
A Bit Blowy at Oulton 2007 (photo S Lister)
Barton Regatta 07 - photo Mary & Trish Moore (click for More pictures)
Broads Authority Notices to Mariners
are available on the BA web site, towards the bottom of this page
Some are reproduced below
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BROADS AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO
MARINERS No.3 of 2008
Part Closure of Oulton Broad
Notice is hereby given that craft movements within
the north channel and the immediate surroundings of the powerboat racing
circuit may be temporarily regulated, restricted or prohibited for the
duration of the racing, other than for those taking part in the racing. The
patrol boats will, where necessary, supervise transit via this channel
between races. Please take note of the advice given by officials. The dates
for the racing are listed below:
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17
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April
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Thursday
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24
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April
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Sunday
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4
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May
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Monday
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5
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May
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Thursday
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15
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May
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Thursday
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22
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May
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Monday
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26
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May
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Thursday
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5
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June
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Thursday
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12
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June
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Thursday
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19
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June
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Thursday
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26
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June
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Thursday
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3
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July
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Thursday
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10
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July
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Thursday
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17
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July
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Thursday
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24
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July
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Thursday
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31
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July
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Thursday
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7
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August
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Thursday
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14
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August
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Monday
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25
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August
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Sunday
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7
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September
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No. 10 of 2007 - Advice to Broads Boat Users
Due to the on-going works being carried out by BESL (Broadland Environmental Services Limited) on behalf of the Environment Agency, and in conjunction with exceptionally high water levels, the following advice is given to all boat users:
o Keep well away from the edge of riverbanks - piling that is normally visible can be covered during project works and certain weather and water levels conditions
o If in any doubt, sailing craft should tack short to avoid any potential hazards
o Take note of any port and starboard marks and keep seaward of any temporary red warning markers denoting a potential hazard or obstruction
o Be wary and keep clear of any work vessels, rigs, cranes, digger arms, barges and ground anchors
o Check any area thoroughly before you attempt to moor and do not be tempted to moor where instructed not to do so.
o Boats must give way to towed or heavily loaded vessels or vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre - only overtake when advised by the skipper of the vessel
o Report any new hazards or obstructions to the Broads Authority River Control on 01692 678459
This advice applies until further notice.
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No. 14 of 2007 - Closures /Restrictions of Oulton Broad Swing Bridge and Mutford Lock Road Bridge
Notice is hereby given that Oulton Broad Swing Bridge/Mutford Lock road bridge will be closed to water trraffic by the Highways Agency
as part of the final phase of work to complete the major maintenance scheme of the A12 Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft.
Further works being undertaken by Network Rail for the major refurbishment of the swing bridge will result in the additional closures/restrictions affecting Lake Lothing.
Restricted Opening 2008
Wednesday 2 January to Friday 8 February, the bridge will be available for a lift at 13:30 on each Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closure 2008
Friday 8 February 20:00 to Monday 18 February 20:00
Restricted Opening 2008
Tuesday 19 February to Sunday 9 March, the bridge will be available for a lift at 13:30 on each Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closure 2008
Monday 10 March 20:00 to Thursday 20 March 20:00
During all of the closures by Network Rail all vessels wishing to navigate through the swing bridge in the closed position should be aware of an additional 2 metre reduction in air draft and 1.2 metre reduction in width clearance.
Works to the bridge will be completed by 21 March 2008 but testing will take place from this date until Friday April 4 and occasional small delays may be encountered during this period.
BROADS AUTHORITY NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 4 of 2008
Opening times of Trowse Swing Bridge
Notice is hereby given that Trowse Swing Bridge opening times will be as stated below and remain as stated in Notice to Mariners No.15 of 2007.
From Sunday 18 May 2008 to Saturday 6 December 2008
Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
1002 0907 0920
1209 1307 1126
1607 1507 1326
1842 1707 1730
It is recommended that craft arrive at the bridge in good time before the specified opening periods as arrivals after the published times may not be accommodated. The bridge may be contacted on VHF Channel 12.
15 April 2008
NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 6 of 2008
Partial restriction - Potter Heigham Bridge
Due to a structural inspection on Potter Heigham Old Bridge there will be restricted access during the following dates and times.
Thursday 15 May 2008 0930 - 12.30, 1500 - 18.00
Friday 16 May 2008 10:30 - 13:30, 1600 - 19:00
Vessels may need to wait for up to a maximum of 30 minutes for passage through the bridge.
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