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  Norfolk Broads Coordinators

There are 56 members in the Norfolk Broads Area and a further 9 members on the Broads East Coast: The Coordinator is Will Hawkes (Boat Name: PUFFING - a Seamaster 25 Admiral ).

Important Notice:
Tide Table Error in Broadcaster (2007)
Please be aware that there is an error in the tide times recently published by the Broads Authority in Broadcaster. The times given for low water are actually the high tide times. This will present problems for people who rely on these times to estimate bridge clearances or plan a passage through Great Yarmouth. More reliable information can be found in the tide tables on this site, in the Green Book, or on www.shorebase.co.uk. The error does not occur in the separate tide tables published by the BA.
Source: NSBA web site

Welcome to the Norfolk Broads.
The Broads comprise of 125 miles (200 km) of lock-free navigable waterways. Five rivers flow through the Broads, the Bure, the Yare, the Ant, the Thurne and the Waveney, together with the Chet a tributary of the Yare. There are around forty lakes that are the flooded remains of medieval peat diggings. The Broads has special legal status protected under the Norfolk & Suffolk Broads Act 1988, equal to that of a national park because of its importance for wildlife, it's unique landscape and recreation facilities. The Broads is the perfect place for boating, Seamaster style whether it is power or sail, taking time away from the rat race to slow down, enjoy the scenery and meet new friends.
There are many excellent facilities from the riverside pubs and restaurants to the marinas and shops. The Broads can be accessed from the sea at Lowestoft into Oulton Broad and Great Yarmouth into the River Bure for the north broads or the River Yare for the south, all the way into the city of Norwich.
Since Victorian times the Broads has been a popular location for boating, fishing, bird watching, walking and just enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the area. The Seamaster club has been active on the Norfolk broads since its formation in 1992 with over 50 Seamasters currently members in this area. Various functions are held throughout the year i.e. May Bank Holiday boat meet at Beccles, Ranworth Broad Summer Barbecue in July, Oulton Broad Regatta in August and a winter get together ashore.
David Bazire, A previous Norfolk Broads co-ordinator, told us that The character of boating on the Broads is rapidly changing, with more privately owned boats than hire craft. Cheap overseas holidays, with guaranteed sunshine, have tended to increase in popularity at the expense of the hire fleet, and many firms have sold off boats in their fleet because of lack of customers. This has made for an extended season, with people taking care of their boats and a pride in handling them, in contrast to the rev 'em and bash 'em attitude of some of the hired boats in the past. Speed limits are in force throughout the Broads waterways. The limits are 3, 4, 5 and 6mph with only Breydon water excluded, where there is no limit. Speed limits are necessary to reduce boat wash which causes erosion of the banks and damage to wildlife. Why the Broads Authority still allow speedboats towing waterskiers to some areas is quite a mystery.
Most bridges have safe clearance for Seamasters, especially at low water. the lowest bridge on the Broads is the old iron bridge at Beccles on the Waveney, but I have taken my 27' under it on a lowish tide, and my windscreen does not (at the moment) fold down. If you have a folding windscreen you should not have any problems.

 

Many members in the Norfolk Broads Area meet at afloat events twice a year and enjoy a social evening in a convenient hostelry. The pictures show some of the members at such a gathering.
And some of the boats at another gathering.
   

Links:

The broads-authority

Outline map of the broads

The official site of The Broads Authority

 

 Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association The NSBA represents sailing and boating clubs and individual members and has a voice on the Broads Authority.
An interactive Guide to the Norfolk Broads The Norfolk Broads is Britains finest wetland. It is a unique area covering approximately 117 square miles which is internationally recognised for its rich wildlife and land scape value.

Shorebase Guide to the Norfolk Broads

Maps of the Broads

 Information, maps, links to businesses & other information that may be of use to boating enthusiasts and anglers who enjoy the Norfolk Broads
The boats of the Norfolk Broads A database of over 8,500 boats seen on the Norfolk Broads in the last 30 years. (With some historical records from old catalogues and photographs).

The Norfolk Broads A welcome to the Norfolk Broads,
Mobile web cam on the Norfolk Broads Only operates during the boating season. Stills shown out of season. David Revill, Boat Safety Examiner

 


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