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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Fastelectrics on February 14, 2024, 07:02:23 pm

Title: Norfolk Sailing Venues
Post by: Fastelectrics on February 14, 2024, 07:02:23 pm

Hi all


I have booked a holiday in Norfolk for the summer and was wondering if it would be worth taking a boat along. Can anyone recommend a public boating pond or club water where where they will welcome a visitor? Are there also any areas on the Norfolk Broads that are suitable for model boating?


Thanks


Neil

Title: Re: Norfolk Sailing Venues
Post by: KitS on February 14, 2024, 08:23:24 pm

I've sailed RC boats on the Broads many times, but usually from a cruiser or day boat rather than from shore.  :-)


Most of the Broads themselves are fine, LOTS of water of course, Barton Broad and Horsey Mere being to of my faves, but I've sailed on Wroxham Broad a a few times when they don't have sailing regattas going. Oulton Board is probably not a good idea as it gets quite rough from observation, but I have sailed there inside the Yacht Station area.


I'm not too sure about running fast electrics though, and with your ID here that may be what you'd want to do? My stuff was anything BUT fast.

Title: Re: Norfolk Sailing Venues
Post by: Subculture on February 15, 2024, 06:30:53 pm

Sheringham and Eaton Park are the two main purpose-built model boating ponds in Norfolk.

Title: Re: Norfolk Sailing Venues
Post by: Tug Fanatic on February 15, 2024, 08:03:28 pm

Don't forget Great Yarmouth & Gorleston both have man made lakes.

Title: Re: Norfolk Sailing Venues
Post by: mrzippy on February 16, 2024, 08:46:55 am

Gipping Valley Model Boat Club at Needham Market have a nice lake in the local park.