Escape to the
Norfolk Broads
Sailing holidays on the Norfolk Broads have been a traditional part of British life since the turn of the 20th century, and are still unique and unrivalled. Enjoy the wonders of the Broadland area with a week-long escape, a fortnight on the water or a thrilling long weekend.
Set off on visits to hostelries or local attractions, and return to the much needed luxury and comfort of your own yacht each night to experience beautiful sunsets reflecting on the water and the peace and calm of this magical landscape and its stunning wildlife.
Types of Breaks
Eastwood Whelpton provides the opportunity for short breaks (3 or 4 days) and full weeks. Upon arrival, you will be given a complementary yacht handover – a practice we take pride in at Eastwood Whelpton.
Possible starting and returning days are Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. You will be allocated an individual ‘Onboarding’ slot from 12:00 – 17:00 on the first day and your yacht is normally returned by 09:00 on the last day. We are, however, a family business and strive for flexibility, so other times can be arranged according to your own holiday planning.
About Your Holiday
For experienced or novice sailors alike, escaping to the Broads can be your kind of holiday – whether you go for independence and excitement, for relaxation, or just for that sense of achievement.
If the wind isn’t filling your sails, the onboard engine lets you easily dip into the real world of Broad-side shops, pubs and fascinating heritage sites. Perfect for a family sailing holiday in the UK.
We are always pleased to receive a call to discuss which boat is most suitable for you and your group/family, or how we can help you to refresh your sailing skills with one of our instructors from our RYA Training centre.
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