Experiences
Summer Flotilla
Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th August 2024
Join like-minded sailors and explore the Norfolk Broads in good company.
Our Annual Summer Southern Rivers Flotilla is a week of fabulous sailing, friendly company and big Norfolk skies – perfect for couples, families and household groups.
With the support of our Skipper and Crew, enjoy some of the more hidden areas on the Southern Rivers with a pre-planned itinerary and moorings for each evening.
You can sail with your group during the day and enjoy socialising with others when we moor up together in the evening. The package includes relaxed evening entertainment, such as BBQs on the beach and treasure hunts for the children.
Price: Yacht Hire plus Flotilla fee.
Highlights
- Fully planned and led UK flotilla experience on the Southern Broads
- Experienced Flotilla Skipper and Crew on hand to provide support and local knowledge
- Cruise on some of the quieter Southern Rivers and Broads
- Great company and relaxed sailing together
Specifications
- Perfect for family groups, couples or households.
- Some previous experience of sailing and mast lowering – there are a few bridges!
- All ages welcome. We tailor our week to the crews’ needs, taking time to plan the best places and activities on the water to keep everyone engaged, relaxed and have a very happy holiday.
- You can choose to be as involved as you wish during the week – if you want a quiet evening for a stroll and a pub meal with your own crew – that is fine with us. It is your holiday and we will be there to support when you need us.
What’s Included
- Itinerary & Moorings planned in advance, taking account of tides, safe passage through Great Yarmouth, & Breydon Water.
- Lifejackets, full safety briefing and yacht handover on arrival.
- Daily flotilla briefing from our Flotilla Skipper – detailing suggestions of places to moor for lunch etc and local sites and visitor attractions.
- Welcome drinks party and evening social programme (all optional).
We are planning now for our Summer Flotilla 2024
In 2024 we are planning to head south towards the fine city of Norwich. There are plenty of places to visit along the way and some great stretches of river to enjoy sailing in.
The Southern rivers and broads are full of life, they are often wider stretches of water with some stronger tidal currents and generally a greater tidal range. Also, there are some very peaceful and quiet spots to moor and escape.
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Testimonials
“From the moment you arrive you are welcomed with open arms. The yachts are well looked after and the handover is second to none.” “Eastwood Whelpton is for all, from a complete novice to an experienced sailor they have everything you could need.”
“So if you are looking for a boating holiday or training you will not go wrong booking it with Eastwood Whelpton. “
Nick and Andrea
Tripadvisor, September 2023
“As a group of 10 sailors from a Hertfordshire sailing club, we have just spent our fourth annual Broads holiday weekend with Eastwood Whelpton boats. As usual we had lots of fun with the three gaffers we hired, including a friendly race on Barton Broad on the Monday morning. EW, as ever, were helpful; the boats ready for us on the Saturday, clean and in good condition, and the staff stayed to see us back on Monday evening.”
Marcus
Tripadvisor, July 2023
“We travelled 18,000 kms for another holiday with Eastwood-Whelpton straight off the plane from New Zealand.”
“Huge thanks to Annie and Andy and the EW team for the boat prep., dealing with our food order, and pick ups and drop offs at the station. I can’t recommend EW highly enough, and we’ll be back for another holiday just as soon as the opportunity presents.”
NZLmatt
Tripadvisor, April 2023
“A big thank you to all the staff. We enjoyed a day trip on the Moorhen for our mums special birthday. The staff were helpful from the booking process to the actual day. They could not do enough to make sure we had a fantastic day. They catered for mum’s dietary needs with afternoon tea as well as having an amazing skipper on the day to make the trip very memorable.”
paulbart9
Tripadvisor, June 2023