Safety

Boy wearing LifejacketHelping you enjoy your holiday and use the Broads waterways safely is of paramount importance to the Broads Authority.

This section should help you to do just that.

Safety Bulletins

 Safety alerts on boating matters and equipment.

Boat Safety Tips and Contacts

General tips and information on boating safety and essential contact details

Waterways Code

Our Waterways Code leaflets will help you stay safe on or near the water and will help you enjoy boating on the Broads.

Life-jacket Advice

Information on life-jackets.

Boating BasicsDrink Responsibly Beer

Guide to 'how to boat safely'.

Winter Boating

Read the Winter Boating leaflet

Better Boating Guide

Watch the dvd on Better Boating

Boat Safety Standards

General information about the Boat Safety Standards and their implementation. 

Navigation Safety PolicyDrink responsibly wine

Steps the Authority will take in compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code.

Incident Reporting

How to report incidents.

Oil Spill Response Plan

How the Authority responds to marine pollution.

Day Boat Code of Practice

Information based on best practice procedures.

Broads Authority
Dragonfly House,
2 Gilders Way,
Norwich,
NR3 1UB, UK

Tel (01603) 610734
Contact us by email