Is a licence required for driving the boat? No, a licence is not required to enable you to navigate on the Broads. On arrival you will receive full tuition on how to safely operate your boat. During your holiday we are always at the end of the telephone if you require any further assistance or advice.
Do you need a Licence for a boat on the Broads?
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.
Can I use my own boat on the Norfolk Broads?
Owning a boat
You’ll need a toll, insurance and safety certificate to use your own vessel on the Broads.
Can anyone hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
Standard Day Boats
2 or 3 hour hire is available on the day and is subject to availability. Please book early if you can to avoid disappointment. Standard day boats are available for hire between 9am and 5.30pm.
Do you have to pay to moor on 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).
Do I need a licence to drive a boat at sea UK?
You do need a licence before you’re allowed to boat on any inland waterways in the UK, such as the Thames or the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. However, there is no need to pass a competency exam before you’re allowed to boat, as one does while learning to drive a car.
How much is a boat licence UK?
There’s then a short practical and written test that must be completed before you can be issued with the licence. The course costs from around £70 and the exam and licence £60.
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 far can you travel on a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
The Norfolk Broads offers 125 miles of lock-free cruising.
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.
Can you swim in the Norfolk Broads?
When the weather is warm it can be very tempting to go for a swim in the Broads. This is potentially very dangerous without the benefit of support from an open water swimming organisation. The Broads Authority strongly advises against entering the water unless part of an organised event.
What time can you start a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
Short breaks of 3 or 4 nights usually allow you to start around 2.30pm. Sometimes you can gain access as early as 1pm though be prepared to go for a pub lunch or shopping should your boat not be ready for you. In all cases you will need to return the boat to the yard by 9am at the end of your holiday.
Can you take dogs on the Norfolk Broads?
Norfolk Broads Dog Walks. Dogs are welcome in most open places, such as walking trails around the Broads. However, be aware that dogs are not usually allowed on nature reserves – dogs are not permitted at the RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Nature Reserve due to the careful preservation of the area for domestic and migrating birds
Can I moor my boat anywhere on the Broads?
If you’re keen to leave the marina and moor up to be ‘on the Broads’, you can choose to moor just outside of the marina on the River Thurne. Potter Heigham has free moorings on the Repps bank. The moorings here are particularly favoured as they catch both the morning and evening sun.
Which is the best part of the Norfolk Broads?
10 Sights on the Norfolk Broads you Won’t Want to Miss
- How Hill. A real must see on your boating holiday is How Hill Trust.
- Ranworth. A ‘must-see’ on any trip to the Norfolk Broads…
- Thurne Mill.
- Hickling Broad Nature Reserve.
- Sunken Wherries on Surlingham Broad.
- Norwich Cathedral.
- Wroxham.
Can you moor anywhere on the Broads?
You are welcome to sensibly moor anywhere unless stated “No Mooring”. There are many places that you can moor free of charge; however there are also places where there is a charge for mooring, such as the yacht stations at Norwich and Great Yarmouth where facilities are available.
Do I need a captains license for my personal boat?
While a captain’s license is not required for personal use, some boaters seek out courses to brush up on their skills and feel the pride that comes with getting a USCG license.
Do you need boat insurance UK?
No, you do not need boat insurance in the UK to own or even use your boat. As a boat owner, it’s not a legal requirement for you to have insurance…with some exceptions. That being said, there are certain marinas, and most inland waterways that insist on boat owners to have at least some form of boat insurance.
Can you anchor a boat anywhere UK?
You can anchor anywhere you like, except in a fairway, a channel or a prohibited or restricted area. An anchor sign on the chart marks a popular anchorage. An anchor with a cross through it tells you anchoring is not allowed. Don’t anchor in oyster or mussel beds.
Can you drink and drive a boat UK?
Answer for Drink Driving on the Thames
Thames Byelaws 2012 – River Byelaw 9 makes it an offence for the master of a vessel to navigate the vessel whilst unfit by reason of drink or drugs.
How old do you have to be to get a boat license UK?
16
ICC / Boat License Eligibility: The International Certificate of Competence is available only to British nationals and residents over the age of 16. Evidence of residency for non-nationals is required in the form of a photocopy of a driving license, utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement etc.