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Hi Vannesan,

Thankyou for your welcome and reply. This time round, I'll probab;y stick to the Northern Broads and try the Southern Broads on a longer trip later in the year. Sorry, I didn't answer your previous question. I first moored in Ropes Hill Dyke in Horning for some years, then further along the river near The New Inn.

Taking all the advice on board and searching around, it seems Bridgecraft either do not hire out in March when I would like to go or do not have availability,  but the boxes are ticking for Barnes Brinkcraft.

Thankyou and everyone who contributed with helpful suggestions. .

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Hi Vannesan,

Thankyou for your welcome and reply. This time round, I'll probab;y stick to the Northern Broads and try the Southern Broads on a longer trip later in the year...

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Hi David H,

 

Sounds promising, thankyou...

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Thanks  Speed triple for your reply....

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Thanks Jean and Hi,

 

I will check it out....

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Hi Alan, (Ranworth Breeze)

Thank you .

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Thanks Graham 47,

 

I'll look them up....

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Yes Grendell,

Know what you say. I was used to one level, wide decks, open plan with helm to the front and doors both ends, so different thinking needs to get in gear for different boats , as you say.

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Hello Grendel,

 

Thanks for responding. I've not sailed a wooden boat. Mine was an Alpha 32, single gear, with stern propeller. (dont know  the tech term !)( bath tub ?)  I am back and forth to Norfolk so may go have a look. Thankyou

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Hi,

Thanks for responding. I had a broads motor cruiser, and can understand why some yards wont  accomodate. I am hopeful of a yard that would tho!

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Hello,

A former lady  sailor, I owned a 32ft cruiser a few years back and sailed mostly alone unless family or grandchildren visited. I still cant keep away and Captain's Blog is a favourite on utube!

I want to 'test the water' again so am looking to hire a small cruiser to sail solo on the Northern Broads during March or  April at a good price. I see Herbert Woods have  discounts at present on some boats; Dawn of Light, Evening Light, Malvern Light, Evesham Light and Shimmering Light, but I've no idea if  these would be a good or best option for a mature solo sailor.

Also,  it would be handy to know what other people find useful to take on hire boats in addition to what is provided. As for the boat, I would need a heating system, a bow thruster, a sandweight winch and good maneuverability. I write, so WIFI would be handy but not if it sends the price sky high.

Does anyone have local knowledge or user info to help me find the right boat and boat yard at a good price on the Northern Broads?

Many thanks.