Full throttle in a congested area has never worked , junior school stuff aye, then some people are cool steering their craft, been there done that , lol
This video is exactly why I sold my boat on the Broads. Always makes me laugh watching people turn the wheel to the opposite lock when reversing on a shaft driven boat 🤣
I agree John. I've been thinking of getting another boat on the broads but watching Ludham bridge genuinely puts me off. Another good film. Keep them coming. I do enjoy watching the broads.
Thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed it. I don’t have a boat myself so have no knowledge of steering one. There are some very skilled helmsmen out on the water though. When I’m filming the boats at Ludham Bridge, there’s a good chance they only started their holiday around 2 hours earlier. It can be a bit chaotic at times but it’s not like this all season. ⛵️🛥📸 😅 thank you for watching.
Omg 🤣 I'm gonna watch this again at the weekend with popcorn 😂. Main reason I go south broads summer and if I do go on the north it's in March , we had the whole of Ludham to ourselves and the weather was nice too !
I can see why virtually all boats on the broads have fenders dangling light lights on a Christmas tree! Boating there is obviously a contact sport, dodgems on water?😂😂😂
We lived on our boat on the Broads for 10 years and sold it to move into the Cambridgeshire Fens simply because of constantly being rammed by hirers, it was like living on the M25. We continued living on a 60ft narrow boat and had no issues with being rammed in the Fens
This is my worst nightmare with regards to the Norfolk Broads. Fair play to you for capturing the chaos on so many occasions. Although it makes for entertaining viewing, it is a situation that immediately becomes unacceptable for other boat users. This in all fairness should not be happening and it demonstrates just how out of control the Norfolk Broads has become. Personally, I believe that if the hire boat companies that are heavily prevalent in this footage believe it is acceptable? then they are totally wrong and should be up at Ludham dealing with it so other people do not have to. Keep up the good work!
But then again, the biggest hire yard is above Ludham Bridge. Their change over days are every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Add to that, the boats/sailing boats visiting above Ludham, around Barton Broad etc, makes for a lot of traffic on the Ant. The Ant is one of the nicest stretches on the Broads, and is also one of the narrowest with many bends too. The biggest problem, as always, is speed. If, for various unfortunate reasons, there is a collision, if the boat is going too fast, it's a crash. If the boat is going slow, it's a bump.
Too much speed!!!. Also, some boats didn't seem to know which way to face. The boat at 5min 28secs was actually too long to try to turn at that point. There was some wind which didn't help. I know from my own experience that very low speed also makes steering difficult. Best to wait for the traffic jam to clear.
I'm actually typing this at ludham bridge right now in the sunshine. This is our first time here and hiring a boat (Richardson Gold Gem for a week) We deliberately chose this week as its not school holidays and it's really quiet. Was easy to park. We have been from Stalham to Beccles. The southern broads are a lot quieter! Ours is not the easiest to park haha (next time Bow thrusters please) but I've not hit anyone even when going stern on. But I've seen some right idiots on the water...zigzagging everywhere. But to anyone new..try it. Really relaxing holiday
I was at Ludham Bridge myself today and left at 1pm to go and film at Hickling Broad instead. It sounds like you are enjoying your holiday. Thank you for your words of encouragement to everyone else, very much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your holiday 🛥
@@NewnameSameme was that you with the camera on the tripod on the bridge?? We were the couple walking the 2 dogs back to the boat Golden Gem 2 on the left
@@leeandjude no sorry, that wasn’t me. I only filmed one thing at Ludham today as it was really quiet when I was there. I filmed from inside my car. A GoPro attached to the front of a stand up paddleboard. Genius I thought.
It never ceases to amaze me how little people care about hitting other boats. I’m sure if I did this with their 100k car they might have a different attitude.
@@NewnameSameme I suppose there is only so much they can tell them in the time available. I remember years ago all we were told is-- that goes forwards, that goes backwards, this is how you tie up. dont go faster than walking pace... you are on your own now!
Most of the "instruction" as about keeping the hirer safe, there's very little about taking care to avoid third party incidents or respecting other river users. I'm guessing this is prioritised so that the hire companies can claim due diligence when a hirer is injured or killed and they have to defend against litigation. There is nothing about why you should be moving slowly, what "slow" looks like, not creating a massive wake when passing moored or small boats, etc. Because it's all about the FUN... until it's not. This isn't helped by insurance waivers, which are basically a licence to do whatever you like as it will be covered by insurance. As long as the cost of damage doesn't exceed the £50k excess the hire companies don't even bother making claims. Where is the safety incentive?
The hire boats have got bigger and bigger and many of them are far from ideal. The long low boats go under every bridge and have few steps. The luxury cruiser type spin on a central axis. They are tricky for amateurs without being so very big. The lady riding the stern,- so very incredibly dangerous whilst boat under power. It pains me to say it but they should put a upper limit on the number of boats leased per week.
@13.15 a real life theft taking place “stealing a fender” it’s obvious which boat it came from. Evidence on camera. Another great video but hopefully all enjoying themselves without too much damage.
Wonder why Ludham has been so chaotic this year, more newbies? And as others have said turning the wheel when reversing, don't they listen to the instructions?
I think it’s simply because more boats are hired out each week due to the staycations. Let’s hope they all enjoy themselves and come back again. Thank you for watching. ⛵️🛥
chaos? heck yes that all the fun :) I am sure I would do no better if I was on the water. We need to remember that about 95% of the time a boat hitting a boat is nothing like a car hitting a parked car, boats rebound, cars dont, carm mat end up dented, it's rare for structual damage to a boat (nothing a bit of paint cant solve!) Boatyards are used to it i'm sure and i bet the majority of the boats arent even insured for their own contact damage as the boatyards can fix almost everything themselves cheaper!
I agree, I don’t own a boat , so I don’t feel I can ever judge others sailing abilities. I wouldn’t have a clue . Boatyards are amazing. I’ve seen a boat stuck under Potter Heigham bridge in the morning with damage to the roof …….. it’s been out on hire again later that day, fully repaired. 👏🏻👏🏻
When you have spent in excess of 100k on a vintage boat I would like to keep it in one piece just because you scrapped a bit of varnish doesn’t mean it’s ok it takes a lot of hard work to keep a boat looking nice just because it’s a hire boat doesn’t mean you can use it as a battering ram.
Don’t assume that accidents between boats don’t cause much damage. My boat isn’t painted and repairs to gel coat could necessitate it being lifted for repair. This could take weeks and deny me the opportunity using something that I have invested a lot of money into. I suggest you don’t make idiotic comments when you clearly have no clue what you’re talking about!
It’s easy to be an armchair captain. But these boats are very hard to handle with only a couple of hours instruction. Being a boat user in Poole, I’ve seen very experienced skippers getting it wrong now and then when wind or tide catches someone unaware, and these are people who go boating on a regular basis. We can laugh at these people, but remember that some may have only been at the helm for a couple of hours and are in a very tight and busy area.
I passed through Ludham Bridge twice last week, on Monday and again on Wednesday. There was no chaos and no sign of idiocy. There’s only one reason that these videos are filmed on a Sunday and that it’s the only day of the week when so many craft are there on the same day. Perhaps we could see a video made on a Tuesday afternoon. I’ll guarantee it would make boring viewing.
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Full throttle in a congested area has never worked , junior school stuff aye, then some people are cool steering their craft, been there done that , lol
Ludham Bridge is a very busy place in the height of summer. All trying to get through the bridge.
This video is exactly why I sold my boat on the Broads. Always makes me laugh watching people turn the wheel to the opposite lock when reversing on a shaft driven boat 🤣
I agree John. I've been thinking of getting another boat on the broads but watching Ludham bridge genuinely puts me off. Another good film. Keep them coming. I do enjoy watching the broads.
Thank you ⛵️🛥📸
This is why we never go in the summer! It such a nicer experience in the Spring, quiet and more relaxed and if your lucky decent weather
Definitely lovely sunny weather here at the minute
Thank you for another great video. Some people do not seem to have any regard for their or other peoples' boats.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
omg , that was some chaos today lol , never seen so many boats in one place , something definitely needs doing about all that .
Definitely chaotic but great to watch 🛥⛵️
Good video. People have these boats and expect them to drive like a car!!
Thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed it.
I don’t have a boat myself so have no knowledge of steering one. There are some very skilled helmsmen out on the water though.
When I’m filming the boats at Ludham Bridge, there’s a good chance they only started their holiday around 2 hours earlier. It can be a bit chaotic at times but it’s not like this all season. ⛵️🛥📸 😅 thank you for watching.
Omg 🤣 I'm gonna watch this again at the weekend with popcorn 😂. Main reason I go south broads summer and if I do go on the north it's in March , we had the whole of Ludham to ourselves and the weather was nice too !
We do same, we go in the Easter break and head to South Broads from Wroxham, so much nicer and quieter
Your videos remind me every time why I am so reluctant to bring my own boat on to the broads
It’s only like that on a Sunday
Chaos at Calamity Bridge .Another fabulous video .
Brilliant 😂😂😂👏🏻⛵️🛥
Thank you for supporting me and always commenting on my videos.
I can see why virtually all boats on the broads have fenders dangling light lights on a Christmas tree! Boating there is obviously a contact sport, dodgems on water?😂😂😂
Another good one, why do people think a boat is like a car, would not like to meet them on the road.
keep them coming thanks
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it ⛵️🛥
Great video - some of the highest traffic I’ve seen - looked like a beautiful day - thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you for watching and for your lovely comments. 🛥⛵️
At some point the hire boat companies will have to address this carnage
We lived on our boat on the Broads for 10 years and sold it to move into the Cambridgeshire Fens simply because of constantly being rammed by hirers, it was like living on the M25. We continued living on a 60ft narrow boat and had no issues with being rammed in the Fens
Sorry to hear you moved away.
This is my worst nightmare with regards to the Norfolk Broads. Fair play to you for capturing the chaos on so many occasions. Although it makes for entertaining viewing, it is a situation that immediately becomes unacceptable for other boat users. This in all fairness should not be happening and it demonstrates just how out of control the Norfolk Broads has become. Personally, I believe that if the hire boat companies that are heavily prevalent in this footage believe it is acceptable? then they are totally wrong and should be up at Ludham dealing with it so other people do not have to. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Miles ⛵️🛥
But then again, the biggest hire yard is above Ludham Bridge. Their change over days are every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. Add to that, the boats/sailing boats visiting above Ludham, around Barton Broad etc, makes for a lot of traffic on the Ant. The Ant is one of the nicest stretches on the Broads, and is also one of the narrowest with many bends too. The biggest problem, as always, is speed. If, for various unfortunate reasons, there is a collision, if the boat is going too fast, it's a crash. If the boat is going slow, it's a bump.
I filmed there today. It was at times, absolute chaos. That video will be ready on Wednesday.
Too much speed!!!. Also, some boats didn't seem to know which way to face. The boat at 5min 28secs was actually too long to try to turn at that point. There was some wind which didn't help. I know from my own experience that very low speed also makes steering difficult. Best to wait for the traffic jam to clear.
I'm actually typing this at ludham bridge right now in the sunshine.
This is our first time here and hiring a boat (Richardson Gold Gem for a week)
We deliberately chose this week as its not school holidays and it's really quiet. Was easy to park.
We have been from Stalham to Beccles.
The southern broads are a lot quieter!
Ours is not the easiest to park haha (next time Bow thrusters please) but I've not hit anyone even when going stern on.
But I've seen some right idiots on the water...zigzagging everywhere.
But to anyone new..try it. Really relaxing holiday
I was at Ludham Bridge myself today and left at 1pm to go and film at Hickling Broad instead.
It sounds like you are enjoying your holiday. Thank you for your words of encouragement to everyone else, very much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your holiday 🛥
@@NewnameSameme was that you with the camera on the tripod on the bridge??
We were the couple walking the 2 dogs back to the boat Golden Gem 2 on the left
@@leeandjude no sorry, that wasn’t me. I only filmed one thing at Ludham today as it was really quiet when I was there. I filmed from inside my car. A GoPro attached to the front of a stand up paddleboard. Genius I thought.
@@leeandjude the couple put in their paddleboard and green kayak right beside where I was parked. Where the grass area is beside the bridge.
It never ceases to amaze me how little people care about hitting other boats. I’m sure if I did this with their 100k car they might have a different attitude.
Problem is they are mostly hire boats and not owned by the people Sailing them
Do these people not get some kind of instruction before they are let loose on the broads. As always another great video and music. Thank you.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Every hirer is given instructions before they leave the boat yards….⛵️🛥
@@NewnameSameme I suppose there is only so much they can tell them in the time available. I remember years ago all we were told is-- that goes forwards, that goes backwards, this is how you tie up. dont go faster than walking pace... you are on your own now!
@@astidog ohhhh ! 😱
Most of the "instruction" as about keeping the hirer safe, there's very little about taking care to avoid third party incidents or respecting other river users. I'm guessing this is prioritised so that the hire companies can claim due diligence when a hirer is injured or killed and they have to defend against litigation. There is nothing about why you should be moving slowly, what "slow" looks like, not creating a massive wake when passing moored or small boats, etc. Because it's all about the FUN... until it's not. This isn't helped by insurance waivers, which are basically a licence to do whatever you like as it will be covered by insurance. As long as the cost of damage doesn't exceed the £50k excess the hire companies don't even bother making claims. Where is the safety incentive?
The hire boats have got bigger and bigger and many of them are far from ideal. The long low boats go under every bridge and have few steps. The luxury cruiser type spin on a central axis. They are tricky for amateurs without being so very big. The lady riding the stern,- so very incredibly dangerous whilst boat under power. It pains me to say it but they should put a upper limit on the number of boats leased per week.
@13.15 a real life theft taking place “stealing a fender” it’s obvious which boat it came from. Evidence on camera. Another great video but hopefully all enjoying themselves without too much damage.
Thank you John, glad you enjoyed it. As always, thank you for watching. 🛥⛵️
People don't seem to grasp how steering a boat works. Turn the wheel and the stern moves out, not the bow 🙆♂️
Wonder why Ludham has been so chaotic this year, more newbies? And as others have said turning the wheel when reversing, don't they listen to the instructions?
I think it’s simply because more boats are hired out each week due to the staycations.
Let’s hope they all enjoy themselves and come back again. Thank you for watching. ⛵️🛥
chaos? heck yes that all the fun :) I am sure I would do no better if I was on the water. We need to remember that about 95% of the time a boat hitting a boat is nothing like a car hitting a parked car, boats rebound, cars dont, carm mat end up dented, it's rare for structual damage to a boat (nothing a bit of paint cant solve!) Boatyards are used to it i'm sure and i bet the majority of the boats arent even insured for their own contact damage as the boatyards can fix almost everything themselves cheaper!
I agree, I don’t own a boat , so I don’t feel I can ever judge others sailing abilities. I wouldn’t have a clue .
Boatyards are amazing. I’ve seen a boat stuck under Potter Heigham bridge in the morning with damage to the roof …….. it’s been out on hire again later that day, fully repaired. 👏🏻👏🏻
When you have spent in excess of 100k on a vintage boat I would like to keep it in one piece just because you scrapped a bit of varnish doesn’t mean it’s ok it takes a lot of hard work to keep a boat looking nice just because it’s a hire boat doesn’t mean you can use it as a battering ram.
Don’t assume that accidents between boats don’t cause much damage. My boat isn’t painted and repairs to gel coat could necessitate it being lifted for repair. This could take weeks and deny me the opportunity using something that I have invested a lot of money into. I suggest you don’t make idiotic comments when you clearly have no clue what you’re talking about!
@@Malco1805 which person is your comment aimed at?
Asti T. Clueless.
It’s easy to be an armchair captain. But these boats are very hard to handle with only a couple of hours instruction. Being a boat user in Poole, I’ve seen very experienced skippers getting it wrong now and then when wind or tide catches someone unaware, and these are people who go boating on a regular basis. We can laugh at these people, but remember that some may have only been at the helm for a couple of hours and are in a very tight and busy area.
Shiver my timbers…
Ahoy, Matey 🏴☠️
Can I open my eyes yet please
Yes you’re ok, it’s safe now 😉⛵️🛥⛵️🛥⛵️🛥⛵️🛥
Phew Cheers
😉
Plenty of boats, plenty of idiots, not many lifejackets.
Life jackets 🥲 - wear it with pride I say ⛵️🛥
@@NewnameSameme They don't realise how difficult it is to get back onto their boats if they fall in. Amazed that there's not more fatalities.
@@daviddou1408 thank you 🛥⛵️📸
I really would consider handing over this video to the insurance companies ...................for a fee of course .
Oh I don’t get involved in anything like that. I simply film what I see in front of me.
You could not make it up. Chaos.
I haven’t been on the boats yet, May next year I hope that we can do better than some of these they are all over the place.
Well, I hear lots of boats are already booked out for next year, so I’d book ASAP if I were you.
Have a great time ⛵️🛥
As a retired commercial master, this makes me cringe.
I passed through Ludham Bridge twice last week, on Monday and again on Wednesday. There was no chaos and no sign of idiocy. There’s only one reason that these videos are filmed on a Sunday and that it’s the only day of the week when so many craft are there on the same day. Perhaps we could see a video made on a Tuesday afternoon. I’ll guarantee it would make boring viewing.
It’s the reason I film there on a Sunday.
Obviously. As I said in my original comment. Accidents provide the reason for clickbait video titles and guarantee more views.
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