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.
Do you need a boat license for 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 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 need a license to hire a boat UK?
The short answer to this question is: No, you don’t need a licence to rent a boat.
How old do you have to be to hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads?
over 18 years old
Boats are only hired to members of the public over 18 years old.
Is it easy to drive a boat on the Norfolk 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.
What is the speed limit on the Norfolk Broads?
3mph to 6mph
Speed limits on the Norfolk Broads ranges from 3mph to 6mph. Following the speed limit not only helps prevent accidents, it also preserves the riverbanks.
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.
Are there any locks on the Norfolk Broads?
The Broads have only one functioning lock remaining
The only remaining lock on the Broads is Mutford Lock This is situated between Oulton Broad and Lake Lothing in Lowestoft. The purpose of this lock is to create separation between the Broad tidal system and the North Sea which connects at Lake Lothing.
How much is a boat licence UK?
An Initial BSSC registration for a full year for a boat starts from £144.00. Note – All boats requiring a BSSC must be tested every 4 years.
How do you get your boating license?
How to Get a Boating License
- Research the boater education requirements for your state.
- Complete an online, or in-person, boating safety and education course.
- Successfully pass the boating license test at the end of the course.
- Submit payment after course completion.
Do you have to have a licence to drive a canal boat?
Do I need a license to drive a boat or canal boat? Unlike a car, you do not need a licence to drive a canal boat or any other kind of pleasure craft on the canals.
How deep is the water on the Norfolk Broads?
4m deep
The total area of the Broads is 303sq km (117 sq miles) and is made up of 7 rivers and 63 Broads, most of which are less than 4m deep.
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 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 .
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 clean are the Norfolk Broads?
In the agency’s “Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk” region, more than 40 rivers and broads were given an overall “poor” or “bad” ecology rating – with sewage discharge, poor livestock management and poor nutrient management from farms cited among the main causes, along with transport drainage, urbanisation and water
What side do you drive on in a boat?
It’s recommended that all vessels keep to the starboard side in channels and rivers. This helps to make your actions clearer to vessels coming the other way and avoid the risk of collision. If the channel or river is narrow, you must keep as far to starboard (right) side as is practical.
Do I need a fishing license on the Norfolk Broads?
Do I need a fishing licence on the Norfolk Broads? Anyone over the age of 12 must have a rod licence to fish on the Norfolk Broads in the open season. These are available for a day, 8 days or a year, and are obtainable from the Environment Agency, or an annual fishing licence can be bought from a Post Office.
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.