by Andrew Scullion » Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:43 am
We took Ladybird there for a week when we first got her.
Be warned, the hire motorboats let out to tourists are sometimes handed over to complete idiots with no training. The only time Ladybird has been damaged was when I heard a shout from one of them, "it's not got any brakes". We were moored up at the bank at the time and I had to fend off as the helm stood looking stupid.
There are plenty of places to stop and plenty of low bridges so you get good at lowering the mast. It is more an exploration trip than a sailing trip.
Pay attention to the tides as you get close to the sea, they run fast enough to catch you out, and just as problematic catch other boats out, when you are near Great Yarmouth.
The South Broads are much less crowded and although more confined, we enjoyed them more.
The navigation guide that you can download is useful.
Have a great trip.