We run a broad range of RYA and in house Keelboat training courses on both our cabin yachts and half deckers. Our highly experienced team of Senior Instructors.
Explore our unique fleet of wooden 1930s Hunter yachts; consisting of 2-berth, 3-berth and 4-berth gaff rig, fixed keel and self tacking…
With 8 traditional wooden half-deckers to choose from, you’re sure to find one of our Gunter rigs or balanced lugsails a real treat to sail on the Norfolk Broads. All of our day boats are great to sail…
We run a broad range of RYA and in house Keelboat training courses on both our cabin yachts and half deckers. Our highly experienced team of Senior Instructors.
Come and enjoy a truly unique sailing holiday experience on the Norfolk Broads with your family and friends.
People have enjoyed Hunter’s traditional Norfolk Broads sailing yachts since Percy Hunter first opened the yard in the 1930s, over 90 years on and we are still helping holidaymakers to create countless memories on our humble waterways.
Whether it’s a short break or a long stay, our traditional Broads sailing yachts provide the perfect platform to admire the striking wonder of the Norfolk Broads.
We offer complete self-catering holiday packages for families, friends and groups. Sailing experience is required, but if you’re a novice why not try one of our special Learn to Sail Holidays?
Popular Traditional Norfolk Broads Sailing Holiday Package Example –
We don’t ask for formal qualifications but expect you to have sailed recently as the skipper in charge. Good dinghy helmsmen have no difficulty sailing our boats but experienced seas-sailors can find Broads sailing a bit different at first.
Our boats are provided with a quant (a type of punt pole) and instruction is given on its use. We have a programme to fit electric flooding propeller motors to the cabin yachts and a number have already been fitted. These motors are not designed for sustained motoring but just to use in awkward situations, like getting off a leashore, mooring and bridges. Our day-boats are supplied with either oars or paddles.
Yes, and currents and tidal flows do affect sailing, particularly in light winds. Tide tables are provided on the boats or on the ‘Aweigh’ app. The tides do affect the clearance at some bridges too. The tidal range in most of the rivers and broads is normally less than 10cm.
Each cabin yacht has two drawers under each bunk (capable of holding the contents of a reasonable sized suitcase) and further storage beside the bunk. Storage space for suitcases/bags is limited so it’s best to unpack and leave bags in your car. There are two large drawers in the well for food storage and bulky items can be stored in the forepeak.
Our boats have no power supply for refrigerators. A good quality cold box will keep food cold for up to three days and we (and other boatyards) have the facility to re-freeze freezer blocks.
