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Can anyone hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
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No, you don’t require a license to a hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads. You don’t need to have had any previous boating experience, either. Our team will provide you with all of the training you need to confidently navigate your cruiser.
Choose from over 600 Norfolk Broads hire boats from eight locations across the Northern and Southern Broads. With hire boats to suit every budget and party size, you are sure to find your perfect Norfolk Broads boating holiday.
How much is the Norfolk Broads as a holiday?
Prices for a boating holiday start from £45pp/pn for our standard fleet up to £145pp/pn for a luxury Elite boats, exclusive of fuel and damage waiver offering something for every taste and budget .
It’s easy – The Norfolk Broads are a great place to start boating as there are no locks to worry about and the rivers are much wider than the canals.
Can anyone hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads? – Related Questions
Is there a speed limit on the Norfolk Broads?
Speed limits are in force throughout the Broads. The limits are 3, 4, 5, or 6 mph, clearly signed on riverbanks and are in statute miles per hour measured ‘over the ground’.
Can you get lost on the Norfolk Broads?
Despite being 125 miles, it’s relatively difficult to get lost as there’re no roundabouts or complicated junctions to negotiate. Maps are readily available, and the main routes are marked. The Northern Norfolk Broads stretch north of Great Yarmouth and tend to be busier in the summer.
How much does it cost to moor a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
Natural moorings in the heart of The Norfolk Broads
Boats a minimum 20 feet in length up to 24 feet, in stern-on pens are charged at £51.50 per foot per annum and boats over 24 feet in length, in either stern-on or side-on pens, are charged at £55 per foot per annum – no VAT to pay!
How old do you have to be to drive a boat on the Broads?
Are children allowed to drive the boat? Children over the age of fourteen are allowed to drive whilst under the constant supervision of an adult.
Can you sail on the Norfolk Broads at night?
Evenings and nights on the Broads are the best times as we have peace and the sounds of nature.
Do you have to pay for moorings on the Norfolk Broads?
The Broads Authority provides a network of free 24 hour moorings. Many more are available at places such as staithes, public houses and boatyards although these may charge a fee (moorings marked DP16 have been provided as part of a planning condition and charges may apply).
Can you moor in the middle of a broad?
The mud weight, or mud anchor, is situated at the front of the boat on the deck. It acts as any anchor would, allowing you to moor in the middle of one of the broads (out of the way!), by lowering the weight into the mud.
Can you moor a boat anywhere?
Despite what you see in the movies, you can’t moor or drop anchor just anywhere. Most cities and states have mooring restrictions or location requirements. Furthermore, there are some spots where it just isn’t safe to leave your boat parked for very long.
Do you drop anchor in a storm?
If the storm rises when the ship is in a harbor, an anchor is dropped from the bow (front) to secure it to solid ground below. The anchor keeps the bow pointed into the wind as the ship safely pivots around it, preventing the ship from capsizing.
How long can you leave a boat at anchor?
If you anchor in a legal spot, you can leave a boat anchored as long as local rules permit. If there are no local restrictions, there is no maximum limit. But that doesn’t mean leaving your boat anchored in one place is a great idea, especially if you’re not on it.
Can you drop anchor in the middle of the ocean? The answer to that is ‘no’. Anchoring in the middle of the ocean is not possible due to the depth. In order to maintain good holding, you want at least 7 times more line out than there is water underneath your boat.
What does 5 shackles in the water mean?
1 shackle is the length of of a cable or a chain measuring 90 feet. 3 shackle in the water” means that a ship has used 3 shackles (of anchor cable/chain) into the water. To anchor the ship, you may need 3 to 5 times of that length of chain on the bottom of the sea.
What does 2 shackles in the water mean?
A shackle is a unit of length and equal to 15 fathoms or 90 feet and is the standard length of a chain . >> In this condition the weight of 2 shackles is able to moor the ship.
Can you sleep on a boat in the ocean?
Sleeping on a sailboat in port is no problem—and requires no further explanation. Lots of people do it for lots of reasons, including convenience and to save money. However, things get a bit more complicated at sea. Most sailors (single-handed or otherwise) don’t sleep long hours.
Can you anchor a boat anywhere overnight?
If there are no local ordinances and anchoring laws restricting time at anchor and you’re in a legal spot, you can anchor as long as you like. It’s not recommended that you leave your boat unattended at anchor for days on end, but if you’re on the boat, stay as long as you want.