tomm5235 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Hi All! looking at purchasing a sailing yacht rather than a motor cruiser... have found the one i want but the mooring isnt transferable... does anyone know of somewhere with free moorings? otherwise im stuck and cant buy the boat :( also just some info about me. im a volunteer RYA dinghy instructor and spend the majority of my spare time sailing :) took part in the 3rr this year and am finally in a position where i can get something on the broads... just proving problematic to find an available spot. looking forward to learning lots from you all! Thanks Tom Edited August 31, 2021 by tomm5235 just adding extra info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Why would you expect free moorings? Someone is providing you with a service, so generally there is a cost! What size are you after may give some help and where on the system do you want it? Generally yards do not respond readily to phone or email, but you need to get around and ask a few1 That will help and probably produce results. Welcome by the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomm5235 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 you misunderstand my meaning, i mean available mooring spots. im more than happy to pay. but every marina i speak with seem to unfortunately be full 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 With a yacht you could try the moorings at Oby Dyke as when ever I pass them there always seem to be some not occupied or Bridge broad marina in Wroxham never looks full so might be some availability. The bridge should not pose a problem with a traditional broads yacht. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I believe Horning sailing club have some available moorings suitable for yachts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Hunters? Whispering Reeds Hickling? Horning Hall moorings? The moorings at S Walsham Broad? But you will not get a look in unless you go round and see these people and have a natter. This question of moorings comes up a lot and the answer is always the same - do the legwork, have a natter and a chat and you will find a space. Phoning and emails are generally a waste of time, I promise! P.S. sorry about the misunderstanding on "free"!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Welcome to the forum. Look forward to hearing how you get on. 🤞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnoar Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I think there are plenty of swinging moorings free on Hickling, contact the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. You’ll just need to find a berth for a tender, Whispering Reeds perhaps or the parish Staithe. I’m assuming the yacht will pass under Potter of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 There are moorings available on Oulton Broad & and I’m sure others on the Southern Rivers as well, I think it comes down to were you want to moor on the broads network. For info Oulton Broad Yacht club has club racing all year round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomm5235 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 thanks everyone. im looking at setting up on horning sailing club initially and then ill start heading out to different marinas to chat with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Good luck. Cator Moorings on Malthouse Broad is another possibility 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I didn't put that on as newcomers might be stuck into the dyke on the other side opposite the existing moorings - thats not especially handy!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttle Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 You could try Hunters boatyard at Ludham. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Hello Tom Welcome to the forum. I am sorry I can't be of help with the mooring advice but no doubt members of the forum should be able to offer advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Now there's an interesting situartion. My friends who have bought (old) Nyx, have a yacht for sale. (Pegasus 7) They wou;d like it to move away from Horning sailing club as they would like to moor old Nyx there. This would free up Nyx's current mooring at the Pleasure Boat inn. Perhaps you two should get together! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 AGGGHH NO, the green will infect my boat at Horning.. it has enough green of it's own!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 It was no longer sporting its green camoflage when I saw it the other week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 It's PATINA dammit I tell you, It's PATINA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 The owner carries the patina of old money and good breeding. Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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