Horning boat show

[Chelsea14Ian]

Not long now before the show,this will be our third time vistiting the show.looking forward to this one.if you are there we will be at the new Inn.Come and pop along to see us,perhaps we can have a pint

 

 

best wishes Ian    

[BroadScot]

Hi Ian,

 

Enjoy, I shall be close but not close enough, as we are stopping over at a Premier Inn, Kings Lynn, on the Sunday night.

 

 

Iain

[ChrisB]

For those with an interest in the new breeds of performance sail craft Swallow Boats will not be at Horning.

They will however be at Beale in June and Southampton in September.

[Boaters]

Not long to go now! Looks to be a good show ,spotted in the picture a well character known to many I am sure ?

[Boaters]

Sorry link did not appear ,another try .....

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/norfolk_s_marine_firms_gear_up_for_horning_boat_show_1_4047510

[JennyMorgan]

Whoops, duplicate!

[GeoffandWendy]

I bet anybody, that you won't get a mooring at Horning on that day. 

[JennyMorgan]

Just double up

[Chelsea14Ian]

Yes it will be hard,they know as well,we often visit during the winter.We booked our moorings,back at the start of the year.However if you have not been before try to get there .

 

ian

[Baitrunner]

And the chances of parking a car?

I haver been but sounds quite interesting.

Tempted with sat morning or sunday afternoon now.

Is it free or do you need tickets?

[CaptinDread]

I'm getting out of horning, it will be utter chaos....

[Guest]

Looking forward to the show this weekend .... Will see if the Mrs will let me have some extra pocket money.

[LizG]

Its only Saturday - weather forecast at the moment says it  could be better but I suspect could be worse

[BuffaloBill]

 

 

And the chances of parking a car?

Parking at Bewilderwood is free (or was up to now) and then catch the mini bus into Horning.

We do that every year. Easy.

[ranworthbreeze]

Hi Jonzo,

 

Could you or any of the forum member please give us a report of this years Horning Show?

 

The scope of the stalls and the exhibitors attending, whats new and what clientele the show is aimed at.

 

Regards

Alan

[Baitrunner]

Thanks W-album. I did check after my post and am surprised it's only the Saturday.

[SteveO]

We visited the show today and thought it was bigger and better than ever. There were lots of stands both in the exhibition ground and by the river and some i testing boats to see. My only criticism is that there were still not enough stalls where you could buy bits and pieces.

The weather was kind and ,all in all, a very enjoyable day was had. Our home mooring is in Horning so there was no problem there.

Steve

[Wussername]

My third visit to the Morning Boat Show was thoughly enjoyable. Parked at Bewilderwood......free. Then £1 return ticket to the village. You cannot get better value. Then visited the village hall area. Great to see the Broads Beat in attendance together with the local Coastguards. The choir was fantastic as indeed, without exception, the exhibitors.

Walking down the hill, to the river to see the other exhibitors on the river as well as "Bank side" was a credit to the organisers and the exhibitors.

For the first time my wife and I decided to visit the Horning sailing club. There was little to encourage a visit, except for one gentleman who was standing by the bridge and recommended a visit if only for a cup of tea at 50p. I have passed the club house, on the river, by cruiser many many times. I often thought that it would be a very elitist group of people. Today duty bound to do their " bit for Horning" Nothing could have been further from the truth. My wife and I were made very welcome. So much so that Mrs Wussername, completely out of character, declared that she would like to try sailing in a dinghy. Having paid £5 each, we were suitably suited and booted,with life jackets, signed a disclaimer in case we drowned and away we went, in a Yoeman. I thought it would be up river to Blackhorse broad and back. But no! An hours sailing with a top instructer, in fact it transpired that I was privalidged to sail with one of the Vice Presidents of the club. A great experience. I got to helm for most of the trip. A bit white knuckle I have to say. Not for me mind. I was ignorant of my inability to control the beast.

I honestly feel that this particular event will go from strength to strength, and could become an occasion where, with suitable commentary from the river green, have the ability for hire companies to "show case" their new additions to their fleet cruising down the river. Would it not be wonderful to see the likes of Raisener, Maidie, Forrester, and some of the other classic cruisers showing off in front of people who rarely have the opportunity to see these wonderful boats. One must not forget the iconic wherries leading the modern private craft of our generation.

So, perhaps an opportunity for Horning to provide that extra push to promote The Broads, not only to our visitors but to Norfolk people in general.

They are well placed to provide such a contribution.

[Wussername]

Sorry for the obvious spelling mistakes, I blame pre emptive text and Mrs Merlot and her friend Cab Sauv!

[Boaters]

Wassername,we guys blame Hupty Dumpty or one of his mates .Was that your first sailing experience ? Glad you enjoyed it.Thought the Show was a great effort by Horning ,some good advice from many of the stalls and a solution to one of our outstanding jobs being done this week.Met up with many folk from the river ,some not seen for many years,all in all a good day out well organised .

[ranworthbreeze]

2015 Horning boat show hailed a huge success!

http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/tourism/horning_boat_show_2015_hailed_a_huge_success_1_4059029