Norfolk Broads Forum

Boaters on the Norfolk Broads are gearing up for a protest aimed at shining a light on what they perceive as inadequate funding for the waterways. Scheduled for May 5th at Acle Bridge, the rally is being spearheaded by the Broads Society. Their initiative, dubbed "Fund Britain's Waterways,"...

YouTubers Filming .jpg The Impact of YouTube Creators on Boating Culture in the Norfolk Broads: Shedding Light on the Good and the Bad The tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads have long been a haven for boating enthusiasts seeking serene escapades amidst picturesque landscapes. However, the adv...

android-chrome-512x512.png As much as I dislike Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, I have set up a page on there for this forum simply because it's necessary. If you want to stay informed and updated on local news that has not been censored or moderated? Then this may be for you. One thing I can guarant...

FB_IMG_1713265336769.jpg So apparently the extortionate £10 mooring fee at Ranworth is not for 24 hour mooring but just until 10am the following day. So if you moor up at 5 o'clock for a pub meal and stay over night exceeding the 10am threshold, then you will have to pay an additional £5 totaling £...

Navigating the Past and Present: The Rich Tapestry of Life on the Norfolk Broads The Norfolk Broads, a network of navigable rivers and lakes nestled in the picturesque English countryside, have long been home to a diverse array of people whose lives have been intertwined with the waterways for cent...

Have you ever seen this boat on the Norfolk Broads?

FB_IMG_1712735918119.jpg In a protest against mooring fees, a man, William Emmerson, allegedly adorned his boat with offensive language, including swastikas, directed at the Broads Authority. The incident occurred at Sutton Staithe near Stalham, where complaints arose regarding the boat's obsceniti...

Winter storms and heavy flooding have led to a drastic surge in sunken boats across the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, with the number more than doubling compared to previous years. This winter season has witnessed a staggering ten wrecks, a stark contrast to the mere four reported last year. While fiv...

I must confess this year's copy of the Broadcaster is the best one I have ever read...nice job.