Barton Regatta 2012

Spectacular Racing

Each Autumn all the yachts in Anne Whelptons fleet are available to compete in the hire boat sailing regatta on Barton Broad sponsored by Waterways Holidays.

Over 30 yachts take part in this event which includes a series of races in the beautiful surroundings of Barton Broad and a programme of social events each evening, culminating in the Regatta dinner and prize-giving.
 
The regatta is a long established and highly popular event, providing the opportunity for competitive sailing and great company. Participants require a reasonable level of sailing ability, with confidence to handle a yacht in company with others.

The dates of the regatta in 2012 are 13th to 20th October.

The images below show some of the fantastic sailing you could be part of. Send a Booking Request to Anne at Upton Dyke to see if dates are available. Further pictures can be found on flickr.

Half Decker for sale

Ive run out of time to refurb my Half Decker this summer, so im putting her up for sale, shes a 1920's Woods & Newstead Half Decker (centre plate). Lying Ingham Norfolk Broads, UK
General Specification
Builder : Woods & Newstead, Cantley
LOA : 6.1m (20ft 0in)
Construction

• Wood clinker construction
• Lug rig and sail in excellent condition

This lovely Broads Half Decker requires some planking and cosmetic work, and is sadly for sale due to lack of time. Currently lying ashore. £1000.

Email me at steventruss1@aol.com for any more info

Join the party in National Parks Week

Nature lovers all over the country will be out celebrating our most beautiful countryside in National Parks Week from 29 July to 5 August. And what better way to celebrate than by getting outside and having a picnic?

The Broads will be launching National Parks Week with a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 29 July between 11.00am and 4.00pm in one of the jewels in the Broads’ crown - How Hill National Nature Reserve.

People are invited to picnic on a grassy hill with spectacular views over the snaking River Ant, Turf Fen Mill and Reedham Water. There will be fun activities for all the family such as dyke dipping for mini-beasts, boat trips on the Electric Eel through the secret dykes behind the river, walks to Buttle Marsh which is being used to re-colonise the bittern, and through the woods and fens of the nature reserve.

Conservation and outdoor organisations will be there with a wide variety of stalls with opportunities to learn more about wildlife - the good species and the bad - and angling. Children can get involved in a range of crafts, crush their own fruit juice by pedal power, have their faces painted and take part in a marsh tools quiz. A gun punt, used by wildfowlers, will be on display.

There will also be the chance to venture into tiny Toad Hole Cottage, a Victorian marshman’s house which is fitted out as it might have been over 100 years ago.

Parts of the site are suitable for wheelchair users. Toilets are available but none are fully accessible. Dogs are welcome on leads except on the nature trail.

Directions: From Ludham, on the A1062, follow the signs to How Hill. Parking is on the car park at the top of the field at How Hill. To book the Electric Eel and for more information ring 01692 678763.

Hunters Half Decker for sale on the Norfolk Broads

Please click this link to see my boat details. £4000 or nearest offer..
http://steve-insightmarinesurveyor.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=hunter

Broom 50

I was back at Brooms Boats yesterday in Brundall on the Norfolk Broads Surveying this Broom 50. The Broom 50 is an aft cabin motor yacht of majestic proportions, incorporating Broom's unrivalled experience in building aft cabin offshore cruisers with the maximum of comfort and interior accommodation. The strong, sea kindly hull, is based on the proven designs of Naval Architect John Bennett. It is one of the reasons for Broom's reputation for boats with excellent handling qualities and confident performance in adverse weather conditions.

Broom have been designing and building aft cabin boats for generations. The 50, with its sheer size and beam, has allowed them to create a really spacious, comfortable craft which provides superior accommodation throughout the boat.
Surveyors comments: John Bennett designed this powerboat. The mouldings are of excellent quality and are produced using hand laid chopped strand mat and woven rovings in Lloyds approved isopthalic gel coat and resin, over double brushed isophthalic gel coat all but eliminating the risk of osmosis. Substantial transverse and longitudinal stringers are incorporated throughout the hull for strength. The hull and deck joint is both riveted and bonded.

Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com