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 Visiting pages.
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
Facilities and Access
This area will provide you with details on 24 Hour Moorings, River Works Programme, Launching Your Own Craft, Electric Charging Points and Environmentally Friendly Boating.
Navigating
Here you will find information on Notice To Mariners, Getting Through Great Yarmouth, Speed Limits, Tide Tables, Bridge Heights, Byelaws and Waterskiing.
Patrol
This section will give you an insight into the Role of a Navigation 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.
Tolls and Registration
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.
Getting Started
The Broads is a great place to take to the water for the first time in a variety of boats ranging from an open canoe, a sailing dinghy or the luxury of a motor or sailing holiday cruiser. Getting started will provide you with details of the different options available.
