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The Broads Green Boat Show - a unique green event for Norfolk

The Broads Green Boat Show, the only show dedicated to sustainable boating and green energy, takes place on Saturday 8 September from 11am-4pm, at Salhouse Broad. You can reach the show by road, or by electric water taxi from Wroxham.

The show offers the chance to try out a whole range of environmentally friendly boats in the peaceful setting of the privately-owned Salhouse Broad, a tranquil beauty spot in the Norfolk Broads. Or you can take a free trip to Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail which is only accessible by water.

At the Broads Green Boat Show you'll find:

* Lots of boats to try, including kayaks, canoes, electric boats, pedal boats, rowing boats, yachts and dinghies
* Free trips on the electric reed lighter, Helen of Ranworth, to Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail
* Displays of fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines, recycled products and much more
* Refreshments, including freshly made crepes
* Traditional jazz band

The show, which is organised by The Broads Society and The Electric Boat Association and supported by the Broads Authority and the Sustainable Development Fund, is a showcase for green energy ñ fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines ñ and for all types of ëlow impactí materials and products that encourage responsible use of our waterways.

Peter Howe, co-organiser of the show says, 'The aim of the show is to encourage ëlow carboní propulsion for boats ñ rowing, paddling, pedalling, sailing, electric and biofuel-powered ñ as well as to promote other aspects of environmentally-friendly design and construction.'

Entry to The Broads Green Boat Show costs:

* £2 adults (under-12s free) if arriving by road
* £3 (under 12s free) if travelling by water taxi from Wroxham

More information

The Broad is situated outside Salhouse village and a footpath, about 3Ž4 miles long, leads from the road to the waterside. Public car parking is available at the road. There will be an hourly ferry service by electric boat from the village of Wroxham, which is about 2 miles up-river from Salhouse.

For full details and a map, visit the website at http://www.broadsgreenboatshow.co.uk,
or ring Peter Howe on 01603 783096.

Reproduced by kind permission of Broads Authority.