Greetings!

[goldeneye243]

Hello all!

I have just invested in a Honwave inflatable boat and looking forward to exploring the broads in it. 

I'm hoping to find out from this site a good place to launch for the first time - Ideally somewhere friendly with good parking and a slipway that isn't likely to be too busy for the first launch!! Also ideally where we can pick up the short visit toll at the same time. Any links to similar posts appreciated.

Also, the short visit toll last for 7 days is that right? So if I get one on a Sunday, I can use it again the following Saturday?

Thanks for any responses in advance!

 

[Poppy]

Upton would be a good place to start, and you can buy your short visit toll from the boatyard , Eastwood Whelpton.

https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/owning-a-boat/tolls/short-visit-toll

[CambridgeCabby]

Warm welcome from us and can reiterate what Poppy has stated re Upton 

[Bluebell]

Sutton Staithe boatyard

is on the the northern broads, its friendly, got parking and a slipway (which I think is a parish one operated by the boatyard).

Have fun!

 

Edited June 25, 2020 by Bluebell
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[Cal]

6 minutes ago, Bluebell said:

Sutton Staithe boatyard

is on the the northern broads, its friendly, got parking and a slipway (which I think is a parish one operated by the boatyard).

Have fun!

 

I was just about to suggest Sutton. That is where we launched Naughty-Cal last time we visited the Broads and the slipway is really good and the yard staff very friendly.

[goldeneye243]

Great, thanks for the replies - They are much appreciated.

 

Will the boat yards be open on a Sunday?

[grendel]

Marthams boatyard, slipway and parking, charge for parking and slipway use., bonus, above potter heigham bridge

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[vanessan]

1 hour ago, goldeneye243 said:

 

Will the boat yards be open on a Sunday?

Sutton Staithe Boatyard certainly is. And  to the forum too!