The Broads Green Boat Show - a unique green event for Norfolk
The Broads Green Boat Show, the only show dedicated to sustainable boating and green energy, takes place on Saturday 8 September from 11.00am to 4.00pm, at Salhouse Broad. You can reach the show by road, or by electric water taxi from Wroxham.
The show offers the chance to try out a whole range of environmentally friendly boats in the peaceful setting of the privately owned Salhouse Broad, a tranquil beauty spot in the Norfolk Broads. Or you can take a free trip to Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail which is only accessible by water.
At the Broads Green Boat Show you'll find:
Lots of boats to try, including kayaks, canoes, electric boats, pedal boats, rowing boats, yachts and dinghies
Free trips on the electric reed lighter, Helen of Ranworth, to Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail
Displays of fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines, recycled products and much more
Refreshments, including freshly made crepes
Traditional jazz band
The show, which is organised by the Broads Society and the Electric Boat Association and supported by the Broads Authority and the Sustainable Development Fund, is a showcase for green energy - fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines - and for all types of ‘low impact’ materials and products that encourage responsible use of our waterways.
Peter Howe, co-organiser of the show says, "The aim of the show is to encourage 'low carbon' propulsion for boats - rowing, paddling, pedalling, sailing, electric and biofuel-powered - as well as to promote other aspects of environmentally-friendly design and construction."
Entry
Entry to the Broads Green Boat Show costs:
* £2 adults (under 12s free) if arriving by road
* £3 adults (under 12s free) if travelling by water taxi from Wroxham
More information
The broad is situated outside Salhouse village and a footpath, of about half a mile, leads from the road to the waterside. Public car parking is available at the road. There will be an hourly ferry service by electric boat from the village of Wroxham, which is about two miles upriver from Salhouse.
For full details and a map, visit www.broadsgreenboatshow.co.uk
or ring Peter Howe on 01603 783096.
