Norfolk Broads - Brinks Belmore - Weekend Special

[@SuperKojak2009]

Mr Weetabix here AKA Andy. Thanks Robin for a very interesting Captains Blog. As usual very informative. Really enjoyed it.

[@fredcollins]

Wow Robin that was a long one but I sat riveted. Brilliant as always.

[@jammie3602]

Have been watching your mini films on the Broads which have been really helpful. We have just returned from a week on the Broads today, our first boating holiday, in fact, we saw you on the river last Sunday just coming away from the River Ant. We moored at your favourite mooring on the River Ant Wednesday night. We've had a fantastic time, keep making the films, they're great. The Sayer family.

[@andrewholloway231]

A really enjoyable video. Great narrative and so informative too.

[@geraldpreece1945]

Hi Robin yet another great blog blademan

[@lairdjohn]

thank you for another well put together blog.

[@blaxton1946]

Hi Robin, Spotted you on the river and waved but I think you must have been concentrating on the saily thingys, we were out for a week on Jazz3 from barnes brinkcraft a nice company to deal with the weather was cold and damp at first but picked up nicely later on in the week, really enjoyed the blog at least this time you didn't get sunburn? Regards Len

[@craig2468ful]

Hi robin we stayed on that very boat and my girlfriend and I had a great time 👍🏻 great vid mate keep them coming

[@jammie3602]

Also, just wondered have you ever hired a boat from Norfolk Broads Direct? We did, fantastic service and hospitality, beautiful craft - Fair Majesty 2 open canopy big plus when sun shining, 240v, heating, three double births, roomy kitchen and separate diner, perfect for family size. No capet on bedroom floor but slippers solve that problem and plenty of room for cases.

[@JUSTDAVID1955]

Lovely video, thanks. Those yachts at Thurne remind me of coming into Oulton Broad many years ago to discover dozens of wind-surfers. My father who was steering the boat said "I know we have to give way to sail, but which one?"!

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Ahh sorry I missed you - funny we should both go with Barnes and yes I should stick with boats you steer inside and avoid being burnt. Pleased you liked the video too.

[@kappucinokid]

Great piece you did regarding the high freeboard of this boat. The boat looks like a carbon copy of the Princess 30 DS.

[@annaking9421]

We stayed on the regal star witch is exatly the same I loved salhouse when we more there

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Pleased to help - That is tricky on where to go but Horning - if full moor in Le Boats Boatyard and walk in or pay and moor at the Ferry Inn. Lovely village it is - Malthouse Broad (Ranworth) then walk to the church and climb to the top for great views over the marshes, St. Benet's Abbey, Potter Heigham, Womack Water and Stalham would all be places I would recommend.

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Thanks for the feedback - I have been aware of this, and indeed tried to do this a couple of times when I have said 'here is the view of what I can see' - but you are right there needs to be a bit more 'river' and less 'me'. Having said the above, when I grab the camera and hit record while underway it is often the case I simply forget to show something but more update on what has happened, where will be going to next and where currently are than to show where I am and talk of that.

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Oh this is a hard one. Ok so Duet will have the better bed for sure, and a slightly larger heads (toilet) but what drew me to Belmore was the fact the helm was a furnished 'part' of the boat unlike Duet where it is just there to drive the boat from basically. Belmore is wider and longer and in my opinion a more luxurious boat - the price reflects that. IF I had the choice between Duet and Belmore - I'd personally go with Belmore. It also has bow thrusters and a larger aft well.

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

It is (so I have found) a Princess 30 DS - just fitted out by what was then Moores of Wroxham.

[@johnstannard5196]

Great stuff... did you find out if you could stay on little broad. As I am off on the broads in a couple of weeks. Keep up the good work

[@simonbrown3688]

great blogs. I am book a two night break in first week in april do you think in will be quite and ok for moorings next to the pubs ???

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Generally seems people do and have mudweighted on Hoveton Little Broad - in future I would too.

[@eggle100]

great video Robin once again. we are hiring this boat next week, is it spacious for 5 for during the day and 2 during the night? and have you seen the royale or the duet? which is your favourite, thanks!, elliott

[@jammie3602]

Just for the record your fame has reached the south as we come from Margate.

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Yacht Stations (Norwich, Yarmouth, Oulton Broad and Beccles) private Broads (Salhouse and Wroxham) or private land which allow mooring (Ranworth Island) and pubs where you pay a fee refundable on the purchase of a meal are only places you pay a fee. Otherwise all Broads Authority 24hr moorings are free, mooring over boatyards is ok and free as long as not on a 'turn around day' and if there is no sign to say not, 'wild' mooring is genrally fine too e.g. moor in the middle of nowhere on the bank.

[@ronwinke6504]

Robin, A fine film u have here, an u do a great job with the filming with your camera. great quality mate. have fun, an be safe RON, IN n.w. Ohio April 19-2015

[@daleyhoggett]

Hi Robin, great video as always. We are planning on going on Belmore 1st March for a week, we have been boating quite a few times before but never in the winter or with brinks. Would you say Belmore would be a good choice for the winter? Let us know what ya think Keep up the Captains blogs we love em! PS when is your next trip? Regards Dale & Jamie

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

It has a great heating system in all parts of the boat so I would say it is indeed a good winter boat. The only gripe is the tiny toilet compartment but overall from handling to looks and comfort a good boat. I am not sure when I am going to be afloat next, possible March - but likely April.

[@daleyhoggett]

That's great Robin, thanks for the info. I would like to join the Norfolk broads forum, do u have a link as I have tried to register and not had a password yet. Thanks again. Dale & Jamie :-D

[@k956upg]

3 years after I look at this video again....I commented 3 years ago.. Robin recommended this boat & I enjoyed having it for a week I think it was noisy in the main bedroom at night with water hitting the hull (not more than most boats) but it's a really nice boat for the price & this guy gives great reviews ....( he comes over as less confident here though but he really knows his stuff) Only thing I diddnt like with this boat was the main bedroom (not a nautical term) your legs are a bit squished together...but not that much...overall it feels like you spent more money than you did....

[@k956upg]

Is that robin s that went to d&k school. I go to the norfalk broads I'm thinking of booking from that boatyard again this year.just deciding on what boat

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Dan Servante good to hear and hope you have a good time whatever boat you choose :)

[@TheJocko72]

Hi Robin, Great video we have booked the belmore 001 is this the one that you where on, :-)

[@andrewholloway231]

Know what you mean about not wanting to go home after a lovely time on the boat.

[@matthewmclaren2143]

did you get the icecream boat i did

[@MrEaster619]

hi robin, i am hiring this boat from june 3rd to the 10th and was just wandering whether the twin birth has that wedge shaped thing that make it into a fully double bed? ive been trying to find out for ages and havent been able to see any pictures of it?

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Yes it does - have a look at my review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoK6d5Sbfpycmrs - sorry i did not feature in in fill but if you want to see that look at the review on Belmore TC

[@MrEaster619]

thanks ill have a look i appreciate it, if youre about on the broads in june ill give you a wave :)

[@chrisflower2218]

Hi Robin I love your blogs and think you are a very good looking guy - but would love it even more if you give us the chat and a view of where you are and not just your face (nice as it is) Please Please Please show us the view from the helm.