Crossing Breydon with Confidence
Join our weekend training flotilla for top tips on how to cross Breydon Water safely with confidence.
Fri 5th to Sun 7th June 2026
Breydon Water is a large expanse of water that opens to the sea through Great Yarmouth Port. Breydon seperates the northern rivers from the southern rivers and is a tidal stretch of water, often with strong currents.
If you are already a competent sailor, or motor cruiser hirer, but have yet to ‘head south’, then this weekend is for you.
Many people fear crossing Breydon due to the strong tides and the number of boats that ground on the mudflats each year. Navigate in the safety of a flotilla, gain advice, top tips and practical experience so that you can cross Breydon on your own terms in the future.
You will learn how to plan for all weathers, read tide tables and be safe in strong tides. You will practice mooring safely on both sides of Breydon, and lower and raise masts safely. You will discuss emergency scenarios and what to do ‘if things go wrong’.
Price is per yacht and includes flotilla support. Individual bookings are also available. Please get in touch for more information.
Weekend Itinerary *
Fri 5th June
12:00 – arrival, boat handover and briefing for the weekend.
Lunch onboard.
Flotilla sets sail for Yarmouth Yacht Station – practice de-masting at Acle bridge.
17:00 – Moor up at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station.
End of day de-brief plus prep for next day crossing – tides, timings, weather and route. Setting yourself up for success!
Dinner onboard.
Sat 6th June
07:30 – briefing with flotilla lead.
08:00 – prep boat for crossing Breydon.
09:00 – cross Breydon Water.
Re-group and de-brief.
Time for sailing!
15:00 – Arrive at moorings for the evening.
Plan and troubleshoot for tomorrow’s route. Q&A session with flotilla lead.
Dinner onboard or at a local pub.
Sun 7th June
08:00 – briefing with flotilla lead.
09:00 – prep boat for crossing Breydon.
10:00 – cross Breydon Water.
Moor up at Great Yarmouth Yacht Station.
Coffee and de-brief.
Set sail for Upton Yacht Station. Lunch onboard or at a local pub/cafe.
Moor at Upton Yacht Station.
Final de-brief.
16:00 Journey home or sleep onboard yacht and return home Monday morning.
Your Flotilla Lead
This training weekend is lead by RYA Senior Instructor Ells. Ells grew up sailing on the Norfolk Broads and the South Coast. She is a calm, confident and highly competent instructor.
“Get the tides and timings right and crossing Breydon is a Breeze! “
Ells, March 2026.
- More information and background about crossing Breydon Water can be found here on the Broads Authority website. Timings, other than Breydon Water crossings are flexible with option to leave early or sail late on the Sunday. Please bring your own catering for the weekend. There are fridges on board and a well-stocked galley kitchen on all of the yachts. There will be plenty of time for meal and snack breaks across the weekend and the option to join together for a meal on the Saturday evening.