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.
Do you need a license to drive a boat on Norfolk Broads?
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.
Can I take my own boat on the Norfolk Broads?
Boating on the Broads is a fantastic way to experience all Britain’s magical waterland has to offer. If you own your own vessel, be it a canoe or a cruiser, you will need a toll before you can get out on the water.
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 you have to pay to fish on the Norfolk Broads?
There are plenty of free fishing locations and angling platforms on The Broads that don’t require you to have a permit to fish to your heart’s content, although you will still need an Environment Agency rod licence.
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!
Can you moor anywhere on the Norfolk Broads?
You can moor for free at most Broads Authority mooring locations (see our Map of the Broads for more info) and you can moor for free in other hire boatyards, space dependent and usually stern on.
Is it easy to drive a boat on the Broads?
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 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.
Which is best North or South Norfolk Broads?
If you are on a short break, starting on the Northern Broads then generally we recommend sticking to the Northern side and exploring all of the Broads and villages there. Same on the Southern Broads, if you start there it is best to stay south on a short break, you could still reach the City of Norwich easily.
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. I can put up with the odd private boat going by as they are very considerate with regards to speed.
Can you use a jet ski on the Norfolk Broads?
You can enjoy a wide range of water activities on the Broads but some are not appropriate for this untamed area. Jet-skiing, kite-surfing and the use of towed inflatables like ringos are not allowed on the water controlled by the Broads Authority while open water swimming is .
Can you eat fish from Norfolk broads?
All lengths are measured from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail. These restrictions also apply on all the waters in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads that are subject to the coarse fish close season. There are no restrictions on the number of other coarse fish you may take.
What fishing license do I need for Norfolk broads?
If you want to fish the rivers and open areas of water found in the Broads network of waterways you will require a trout, coarse fish and eel license which is available from the Environment Agency or post office branches nationwide.
Is there a fishing season on the Norfolk Broads?
What You Need To Fish On The Broads. The coarse fishing season runs from 16 June to 14 March and all you need to fish on the Norfolk Broads is a current Environment Agency license, available from post offices. Information on rod licenses, prices and fishing rules can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/fishing-licences.
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.
Do you need boat license to drive a boat?
Boat owners are required to obtain a boat/river licence for their boat in order to use it on specific waterways, regardless of whether they have a motor.
Do you need a boat license to rent a boat UK?
The short answer to this question is: No, you don’t need a licence to rent a boat. As long as you’re not the one doing the actual sailing, that is. Now, here’s the long version: At Zizoo, we offer holiday-goers two types of bookings: bareboat charters or captain-guided charters.
Can you live aboard on the Norfolk Broads?
The broads are a friendly place and you will find others sharing your dream but you need to be aware the Broads Authority regard livaboards in the same way that society now thinks of smokers. They very much discourage living on boats which I find a bit bizarre but it is undoubtedly the case.
Can you moor at Wroxham Broads?
Mooring when Visiting Wroxham and Hoveton
There are free Broads Authority 24-hour moorings on the Coltishall side of Wroxham Bridge (some hire boats cannot pass under the bridge and using the bridge pilot – £15 fee – is compulsory).