Boating

Boating is at the heart of the history and culture of the Broads. The rivers and broads are excellent for sailing and there are many yacht clubs in the area. There is also a large hire boat industry which caters for holiday-makers. Day boats are also available, some of which are electrically powered and therefore less damaging to the fragile Broads environment.

You'll find lots of information about boating holidays and day boats in our tourism site, Enjoythebroads.com 

All boats on the Broads are required to pay a toll - the income is spent on essential works such as dredging, bank protection and renewing quay-headings.

Within this section you will find information on:

Urgent Boating News Sign Near Ludham


The Broads Act 2009 - How it affects you

Within this section you will find information Adjacent Waters, Powered Hire Boat Licensing, Managing Waterskiing.

Facilities and Access

Details on 24 Hour Moorings, River Works Programme, Launching Your Own Craft, Slipways and Launching Points, Electric Charging Points and Environmentally Friendly Boating.

Navigating Breydon Sunset

Here you will find information on Notice To Mariners, Getting Through Great Yarmouth, Speed Limits, Tide Tables, Bridge Heights, Byelaws and Waterskiing.

Water Depths and Navigation Notes

Here you will find data on water depths on the broads and rivers presented graphically and supported with navigation notes for each river and river reach.

Patrol

This section will give you an insight into the role of a Ranger and the work of River Control.

Safety

This area provides information on Boating Safety and Tips, Boating Basics, the Boat Safety Scheme, and advice on Life-jackets.

Analysis of the Tolls Payers Questionnaire 2009

Results of the toll payers questionnaire which will assist the Authority’s future financial strategy and maintenance of the Broads navigation.

Tolls and Registration Sailing

This section will provide you with the information and documentation required for Registration of your boat, Annual Tolls, Short Visit Tolls and Short Visit Outlets, together with information on Other Tolls.

Broads Authority
Yare House,
62-64 Thorpe Road,
Norwich,
NR1 1RY, UK

Tel (01603) 610734
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