Guide to Boating on the Norfolk Broads including a Broads River Map.

This map allows you to see the yacht stations, museums, nature reserves, windmills and historical sites with ease, allowing you to plan your trip easily.

See below for useful information regarding Boating in Norfolk

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Quick Links: Bringing your boat to the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Contact Numbers Launching Facilities 24 Hour Free Moorings Broads Authority Moorings Toll Fees and Information Diesel, Petrol and Cooking Gas Services Regatta Information Warnings and Emergency Information

The part of Norfolk & Suffolk, known universally as the 'Broads', is far more extensive than just a collection of inland, water-filled broads. They are connected by over 200 miles of gently flowing, navigable rivers, dykes and cuts that offer ideal cruising conditions at between 5 & 7 mph. You can cruise right into the heart of the city of Norwich, or travel east as far as Great Yarmouth, where the Broads eventually affords access, (for those with suitable craft), to the North Sea. Providing you're not in a hurry you can travel many leisurely miles throughout the Broads region, for days on end.

The Broads Society plays an important role in the maintenance of the Broads and the Rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk. The Anglian Marine Industries Association is the British Marine Industries eastern region association and has the prime objective of promoting and protecting the interests of all marine based industry in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

The British Waterways website helps reveal the hidden world of Britain's inland waterways. It shows how you can find and enjoy them, how they are managed and how you could get involved in their future conservation.

We've already mentioned historic Norwich, ..... Norfolk's capital city , with its 11th century cathedral and Norman castle. The river played a vital part in the building of the Cathedral, over 900 years ago, providing the means by which barges transported the vast quantities of Caen stone used to built it. Throughout Broadland, and immediately beyond, are literally hundreds of historic churches; more numerous than are to be found anywhere in the British Isles.

Everywhere you look bears witness to the rich history of the Broadland region. On the edge of the vast expanse of Breydon Water stands the Roman remains of the once mighty Burgh Castle, whilst further upstream, on the river Bure, are the remains of St. Benet's Abbey. Throughout the Broads are found examples of ancient windmills and windpumps. Some regrettably now in ruins, but there are many which have been lovingly restored to their former glory.
History and Beauty go hand-in-hand in Broadland and is far more extensive than can ever be conveyed to you within these few paragraphs. Seeing is believing, so do just that please come and see it. You're guaranteed a warm welcome.

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HELPFUL and informative advice to make your holiday, or visit, that much more enjoyable and safer. Maps and Guides are offered as an essential aid to help you get the best out of your visit.

DON'T just turn up on the off-chance of finding a suitable boat to hire, or you may well be disappointed. Make your reservation before you come; even up to a year in advance. Choose your holiday, or day boat, right now and get it reserved for your holiday, or day out, on the river.

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Beccles Yacht Station. 01502 712225
Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 574946
Great Yarmouth Yacht Station. 01493 842794
Norwich Yacht Station. 01603 622024

River Control. 01692 678459

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Barton Turf Coxes Boatyard. 01692 536206 Beccles Beccles Yacht Station. 01502 712225 Brundall Brundall Bay Marina. 01603 716606 Burgh St. Peter Waveney River Centre. 01502 677343 / 677217 Geldeston Rowan Craft. 01508 518208 Horning Next to the Swan Inn. 01692 630434 Loddon Broadland Riverine Martham Martham Boatbuilding Oulton Broads Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 574946 Water Sport Centre. 01502 574946 Potter Heigham Phoenix Fleet

Reedham Reedham Ferry Touring Park Next to Ferry Inn. 01493 700429 St. Olaves Next to St. Olaves Bridge. 01493 488230 Staham Richardsons Ltd. 01692 581081 New Horizon Craft Thorpe St. Andrew Griffin Marine. 01603 433253 Thurne Opposite Thurne Pub. Upton Eastwood Whelpton Boatyard Wayford Bridge Next to Unwins Boatyard. no contact tel. Wroxham Moore and Company Wroxham Broad public staithe Wroxham public staithe at Caen Meadow

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Water-borne visitors will soon be able to moor at Whitlingham Country Park, at Trowse.

Planning permission has been granted for eighty metres of free, Broads Authority 24 hour moorings and a canoe launching pontoon at Trowse Eye where the Yare and Wensum meet. Funding is now being sought.

New 24 hour moorings were up and running this year at Thurne Mouth, and new moorings are to be built on the approach to Oulton Broad, next to the Dutch Tea Gardens.

Moorings at Womack Water, Dilham Staithe and Herringfleet Hills are being replied, while those at Hoveton Viaduct, Worlingham and Aldeby are to be refurbished.

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Norfolk Broads Mooring's and Mooring Information

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SAILING & BOATING All boats using the rivers and broads must pay a toll to the Broads Authority. The Authority keep the waterways clear and safe for navigation. Toll fees are normally included within the hire charges but check each operator. Surfboards are treated as sailing craft and as such require a licence.
Trowse Bridge Trowse swing bridge on the River Wensum, which was closed to river traffic for eight months last year while awaiting repair, has been opening to a set timetable since June.

The bridge was closed in October 2003 after joints, which attach the track on the bridge to the mainline railway, were found to have deteriorated. Only one company in the UK makes the unique parts so they were not ready for months.

LICENSES/TOLLS Broadland water navigation Licences are required and can be obtained from The Broads Authority @ 01603 610734 and also available from.

WROXHAM
Information Centre and Norfok Marine Chandlery

OULTON BROAD
Harbour master and The Information Centre
Oulton Broad Yacht Station. 01502 574946

BECCLES
Information Centre

MARTHAM
Martham Boatbuilding
Pricing is based on length and according to power or sail ie. less than 8mt. cabin cruiser is £17.90 for seven days short term increments of seven days to twenty eight days max.

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Brundall Broom Boats - Diesel - Gas - Petrol Brundall Bay Marina - Diesel Eastwood Marina - Diesel - Gas - Petrol Silverline Marine Yare Boutiqu Beccles Aston Boats - Diesel Waveney River Centre - Diesel - Gas - Petrol Burgh Castle Burgh Castle Marina - Diesel Goodchild Marine - Diesel Horning Boulter Marine - Diesel - Gas Ferry Marina - Diesel - Gas - Petrol Ludham Ludham Bridge Boatyard

Loddon Broadland Riverine Lowestoft Lowestoft Marina - Diesel Lowestoft Yacht Services - Diesel Martham Martham Boatbuilders Stalham Moon Fleet Marine Thorpe Griffin Marine - Gas Wroxham Barnes Brinkcraft - Diesel - Gas Fineway Leisure Powles Marine Services - Diesel Sabena Marine

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SAILING All boats using the rivers and broads must pay a toll to the Broads Authority. The Authority keep the waterways clear and safe for navigation. Toll fees are normally included within the hire charges but check each operator.

RACES AND REGATTAS Most sailing clubs welcome visiting sailing boats in their open events. Today there are over 2,000 motor and sailing cruisers for hire and you can book one for any time of the year.

RACES The Three Rivers Race lasts for two days and is held at Horning in early June. It is a spectacular race to watch as all kinds of sailing boats take part. It lasts for two days and the boats sail up and down the rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne, in any order, depending on the tides. A real test of sailing skill!
The Yare Navigation Race held in late summer, this popular race for sailing cruisers starts at Coldham Hall and goes down to Breydon Water and back again.

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For expert help and a friendly welcome, why not visit one of the Broads Information Centres? Our knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you make the most of your visit.

The centres at Beccles, Hoveton, Potter Heigham, Ranworth and Whitlingham provide an accomodation booking service and all centres stock an extensive range of leaflers, maps, guide books, postcards and souvenirs.

All Broads Information Centres are open daily from Good Friday or 1 April, whichever is earlier, and close at the end of October.
The centres are conveniently situated, close to moorings, at the following locations:

Beccles
The Quay, Fen Lane
tel/fax 01502 713196
becclesinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk

Hoveton/Wroxham
Station Road
tel/fax 01603 782281
hoveton.info@broads-authority.gov.uk

How Hill
Ludham, Toad Hole Cottage Museum and 'Electric Eel' Wildlife Water Trail
tel\fax 01692 678763
toadholeinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk

Potter Heigham
Bridge Road
tel\fax 01692 677016
potterinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk

Ranworth
The Staithe
tel\fax 01603 270 453
ranworthinfo@broads-authority.gov.uk"

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Blooming algae The Broads is not the ideal place for swimming even though it may look tempting. It is dangerous to swim near moorings, where boats are coming and going and where the river banks are steep. Fast underwater currents and weeds are also potential problems.

During the summer, naturally-occurring blue green algae makes the water unsuitable for people and animals alike. It can cause rashes and sickness. The water is tested regularly, so watch out for signs.
Although very rare, Weils Disease is a possibility when you have contact with water. If you cut yourslf, wash properly and use a plaster. It is also a good idea to wash your hands thoroughly after having contact with water.
When travelling by boat, keep an eye on children and pets. Children should always wear a life-jacket when on deck or mooring-up. Don't let them play on the roof or in the afterwell of your boat while it's moving.

Tide Tables can be purchased from sports and sailing shops in the Broadland area or The Broads Authority Information centres. Norfolk has some of the finest windsurfing locations in the country, suitable for all, from beginners to experts. The most popular places on the Broads and along the coast are listed below. These are the best places to visit, as it is very likely that local windsurfers will be around who would only be too pleased to give help or advice on conditions such as tides, currents and the best wind directions. NEED THE TIDE TABLES Click Here
Surfboards are treated as sailing craft and as such require a licence.

A two week licence can be obtained from the Broads Authority, 18 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1BQ tel: 01603 610734
COASTAL WATERS The most important thing to remember is safety. The waters around the Norfolk coast are to be respected at all times, as the tides and rip currents can be very strong. Most beaches can be sailed from but you are advised to check with the local coastguard and find out what the tide and wind strength and directions are before you venture out. Remember the three golden rules, never sail alone, never sail in offshore winds and always tell someone where you are going.
East Runton Mainly intermediates and experts sail here, it is the best place for surfing as big waves appear with strong north-westerly winds. A bad point is that at high tide the sewerage outlet pipe becomes invisible and claims a lot of equipment, as does the surf generally. The best wind direction is from the NW.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
LIFEBOAT STATIONS
In emergency ask operator for CoastGuard (dial 999,0 or 01 as and where indicated on dial)

RNLI All weather lifeboats at:
Cromer
Gorleston
Lowestoft
Wells on Sea
Voluntary lifeboats at:
Caister
Mundsley
Sea Palling

RNLI Inshore Boats at:
Cromer
Gorleston
Hunstanton
Happisburgh
Oulton Broad
Sheringham
Southwold
Wells-next-the-Sea
Coastguard Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Coastguard station
Yarmouth Coastguard

Marine Rescue co-ordination Centre
4th Floor, Havenbridge House, Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk, Tel: 01493 851338.

In an emergency ask operator for Coastguard (dial 999,0,01 as and where indicated on dial)

Links:
HM CoastGuard
R.N.L.I

Weather Forecasts Weathercall Recorded Weather Service for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Land & Sea: 09068 500 408

Marine Rescue Centre detailed sea conditions tel: 01493 851338.
Other enquiries and national forecasts :
Norwich Weather Centre tel: 01603 660779.

MAIN HOSPITALS with accident and emergency:

Norfolk and Norwich 01603 287324
Colchester 01206 747474
Great Yarmouth 01493 600611
Ipswich 01473 702033
James Paget 01493 452452
King's Lynn 01553 766266
Southwold 015023 723333