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I hired this a few years ago, I thought the warm air heating outlet in the stern seating area was inspired !

Don't own a boat in the Uk sadly - just rent them from time to time ! One day though, one day.... I'm head of IT for an offshore brokerage firm.

Door to Door I reckon it could be done in 11-12 hours.... 25 mins drive to the airport... Arrive 1 hour before flight 6.5 hours Bermuda to Gatwick 30 mins to grab bags and hire car 3 hours drive from Gatwick Yeah, 12 hours is definitely do-able. Would be pretty at the end of it though ! Will be doing it for real (although not that quickly !) in June - can't wait !

About 3,600 miles

for the replies (and the pictures/review) Dan. Am looking forward to the holiday as last year was a bit rubbish for all of us really, so hopefully this one will be a bit better !

Its my 40th Birthday in June, plus my Dad passed away in Dec after a very short (3 month) battle with Cancer. As such, we're (Myself, my Wife Penny and my Mum) are booked on the Golden Emblem starting 6th June for 11 nights. Its going to be quite an emotional but cathartic trip as my Dad used to love coming up and seeing us when we were up there, plus its my Mum's 65th Birthday on 14th June so we'll have lots to remember and celebrate. I ideally wanted to get a boat that would pass under PH as I've never been up to Hickling, but reading so many posts on how very few boats are able to do so, we decided that we fancied more interior space versus the ability to get under the bridges. We can always hire a Dayboat at PH to go up to Hickling I suppose ? Has anyone hired the Golden Emblem before ? Must admit the galley being at the front really swung it for me as I do all the cooking at home and on holiday so being able to have a great view whilst cooking is a fantastic plus for me !

Oh - that's brilliant - thank you ! Only 290-odd days to go - ha ha

We're hiring the Swan Radiance for my 40th next year - picking her up on 4th June. Has anyone hired her that could let us know what you thought of her ? Its our first time hiring from Swancraft, I hear good things about them I hope they live up to the hype ! Justin

Loving this - Any more installments ?

Hi - Have just joined - thought I'd contribute here if that's OK ? This is one of my Favourites.. Marsh Harrier Heron on Take-off Mill And this one just sums up what cruising on the Broads is all about... Hope you like them.. Justin