The Broads Authority has produced a range of videos with the first time boater in mind.
These will assist in explaining the rules of the river, the intricacies of mooring a boat,
passage through an mooring at Great Yarmouth
and give an incite into the wildlife
of
the Norfolk Broads. Simply click on each of theimages below to run the videos.
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Introduction to Cruising on the Norfolk Broads
A walk around a typical hire cruiser, how to use the onboard lifejackets and footwear dos and don’ts. There is also a demonstration of the boat's controls. |
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Basic Boat Handling Skills
How to cast off from your mooring. General instruction including other river users you may encounter on your holiday, such as yachts, water skiers and even power boat racing. |
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The Do's and Don'ts of the River Meet the Norfolk Broads head Navigation Ranger who informs you of the dos and don’ts on the river. Things to consider when passage planning which will all help you have an enjoyable and safe holiday. |
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How to Reverse and turn your Boat Hints and tips on reversing your boat and turning your boat around. |
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Mooring Alongside
A demonstration on how to steer your boat to moor alongside, when to reduce throttle and when to apply reverse. |
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How to tie the boat up once you have moored. Also, instruction on when and how to use a mud-weight and what rond anchors are for. |
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How to Moor Stern-On
Stern on mooring, where the stern is tied up to the mooring, is useful in some boatyards and local authority moorings. This video shows how it is done. |
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Passing Under Bridges
Instruction on passing under the bridges of the Norfolk Broads, including preparation and what to look out for.
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Passage through Great Yarmouth
How to pass through Great Yarmouth and Breydon Water, passage planning and how to moor against the tide. |
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Rules of the River
A few simple rules of the river which will enable you to enjoy your holiday in safety and with maximum enjoyment. |
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Responsible Boating
Making the most of the wildlife on the Broads , your part to play in keeping the Broads unspoilt, sailing hire boats and advice on where to find safe moorings. |
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Potter Heigham to Salhouse Broad - fast!
This amusing video gives you a view of the rivers on a journey from Potter Heigham to Salhouse Broad. The film is speeded up so that a 3 to 4 hour journey compresses down to less than 6 minutes
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The Locks Inn at Geldeston
The Locks Inn has stood by the side of the locks at Geldeston for hundreds of years. A favourite first with wherrymen and now with locals and visitors, this historical establishment is must visit. This 20 minute video explores the locks and gives an insite on the importance of it's adjoining inn. |
