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going in August, looking for info.
Nice to meet you
andy bell < andybell1@compuserve.com>
greasby, wirral, merseyside, Tue, 13 Jan 1998

Came across your website whilst looking for info on Norfolk Broads, intend to take a boat holiday there for the first time this June. Keep up the good work !!
Bye for Now
john godfrey < john@snax.demon.co.uk >
Upwell, Nr Wisbech, Cambs, UK. Mon, 9 Feb 1998

One of the best sites we have seen.
Gordon Craig of the Broads Society < gordon.craig@virgin.net >
Hemsby, Norfolk. Wed, 18 Feb 1998

Hi,I'm from Sheringham origanally and sailed on the broads when I was at secondary school. Your site brings back lots of fond memories. Thanks.
celia crowl < mcrowl@es.co.nz >
Dunedin, New Zealand. Mon, 2 Mar 1998

Nice site - there's too little around on this wonderful area - look forward to seeing it again this May.
Mike Eade < Mike_Eade@IBM.NET >
Fareham, Hants, UK. Wed, 11 Mar 1998

I think your site is excellent with good pictures of my favourite part of the world. I can often be found sailing on the Broads myself and your pictures remind me of many sunny days spent there.
Nigel Pope
Bromley, Kent, England. Mon, 23 Mar 1998

An excellent site, reflecting an area of outstanding peace and beauty.
Keith Kerwin < kk704@gre.ac.uk >
Minster - on - sea, Kent, England. Tue, 24 Mar 1998

PETE, GREAT SITE, THOUGH YOU HAVE ONE MISTAKE! "OULTON AT NIGHT" IS ACTUALLY BECCLES AT NIGHT. I'VE BEEN VISITING THE BROADS ALMOST EVERY YEAR SINCE I WAS THREE YEARS OLD IN 1961 SO I KNOW I'M RIGHT. I'M ALSO GOING FOR THREE WEEKS THIS YEAR, MORE PICTURES PLEASE. AGAIN IT'S AN EXCELENT SITE. (Ian you're right, thanks. Pete.)
IAN KNIGHT < Ian knight@gs.com >
WEYBRIDGE, SURREY, ENGLAND. Wed, 25 Mar 1998

An awesome website. Everything looks very inviting.
John Fellows < jfellows@torrnet.com >
Torrance, California, USA. Sat, 4 Apr 1998

I Found this by accident whilst looking for information on the Norfolk Broads favourite place in the world! After sailing on the Wherries Hathor, Olive and Norada for the past two years I was dissapointed not to find anything about them but the whole site is great anyway. Keep up the good work (Also add some info on The Wherries please) I'll be there in August for the Wherry Regatta at Oulton Broad! (take a look at ' An Introduction to Broadland '. Pete).
Gareth Hunt < gizmo_48@hotmail.com >
Annesley, Nottinghamshire, England. Fri, 24 Apr 1998

Excellent site,great pictures. Spent my honeymoon on the broads 1969 and have been back three times since.This year I'm there during the last week of the World Cup...bad timing or what? Any public houses with Skysports within a 3 day radius of Wroxham? Can you help me out Pete?
Patrick Keleher < pat.keleher@rrds.co.uk >
Crawley, Sussex, England. Wed, 13 May 1998

Great site! Lots of very interesting info. Just "cruising" about on it to get some ideas for my site on the Norfolk Wherry Trust! Keep up the good work. I think this is the only site I have found that really does have a lot of usefull info on the Broads and isn't just advertising some hire firm or another! :-) (Like mine I suppose!)
Andy Wall < andywall@argonet.co.uk >
Ludham (Sometimes Manchester!), Norfolk, United Kingdom. Sat, 23 May 1998

Excellent very informative keep up the good work
Jamie Benbow < J.Benbow1@compuserve >
REDCAR. Sat, 23 May 1998

Been to the Broads. Your site is indicative of the area. Thanks.
Rosy Hopkins < rosy.hopkins@yahoo.com >
Brent Knoll, Somerset, England. Wed, 3 Jun 1998

Found your site while looking for information on the Broads as I will be visiting for the first time shortly (next week!) June 14th 98 - intend cruising in my boat MY Bellwood leaving Boston (Lincs) on Sunday or Monday and entering the Broads via Great Yarmouth either same day or the next - tide and weather dictating which. Information is very useful as it links the sea to the Broads - information which seems to be sadly lacking elsewhere. I have printed out all the information and it will accompany me on my holiday - just one comment - the maps look great on my colour monitor but when I print them out on my mono printer the blue, green and red all merge into black - perhaps a black line drawing would be more appropriate? Apart from that GREAT WORK, keep on course and I look forward to seeing the other rivers completed.
Malcolm Perkins < Ste_Perkins@msn >
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK. Sun, 7 Jun 1998

Thanks Pete for helping me with my GCSE coursework on the Norfolk Broads. Your page was really helpful and I printed out some of your photos to get extra marks for presentation!!!
Good Luck in the future, Roxy.
Roxanne < R.Wicks@btinternet.com >
Felixstowe, Suffolk, England. Sun, 7 Jun 1998

Enjoyed your site, certainly brings back memomories. As my wife was born and brought up in Barton Turf. I will be visiting your site again, perhaps you can let me know or suggest any other sites that you think would appeal. Many Thanks Peter & Pauline Harmer[ nee Haines]
Peter Harmer < P.Johnh@btinternet.com >
Beccles, Suffolk, England. Sun, 14 Jun 1998

Found the site while planning school work (I'm a teacher) on the Broads and Ramsome's books. A great resource for photos and general info. Cheers!
Matt Kemp
Dereham, Norfolk, England. Tue, 30 Jun 1998

I have been to the broads many times before and am going again in August. A very usefull site the best of many I have looked at.
Stuart < stuart@peaco.force9.co.uk >
Wakefield W.Yorks. Tue, 30 Jun 1998

Just found your Web site - I wish we'd found it before we went on our Broads holiday in May and June! It's got very crowded since I first sailed there fifty years ago, and although we had a great time, I would not want to be there in July or August.
Tim

I'm heading off to Wroxham for a week on a narrow boat on Saturday. Your website was helpful and informative. I would have loved to have seen a timetable for the Upper Bure as I didn't really get any feeling for distances. keep up the good work! Allison.
Allison H. < alh@st-and.ac.uk >
St Andrews, Fife. Wed, 19 Aug 1998

Found your page while searching for fishing information. I am not a fishing nut but love fishing on the Broads we have been loads of times and find that lack of local knowledge reduces the fishing experiences success. I know how much time it takes to develop this type of page but would find a comprehensive fishing section (perhaps written by a local club etc) would be 'The Icing on The Cake'.You should be congratulated on your page and Norfolk Council ought to be throwing money at you to help your venture.
Malcolm Carlisle < jcservice@msn.com >
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. Sat, 29 Aug 1998

Just returned from Barton Regatta - fourth time - great site - was looking for Norfolk Broads Yachting Company (supposedly www.nbyco.com) but can't find it.
Mike < Mike.marshall@wests-eng.co.uk >
Redcar, Cleveland, UK. Wed, 21 Oct 1998

Your excellent site brings back nice memories of our 1997 holiday in the broads. We did a two week cruise in August 1997 and enjoyed the great landscape, the publife, the beautyful city of norwich and - off course - a game of the canaries. It was a perfect holiday and I hope to come back next year doing the same holiday once again - with one difference - watching the canaries playing in Premier League.
Greatings from Vienna
Christian
Chris Wiesner < wia@adv.magwien.gv.at >
Vienna, Austria. 24 November 1998

Had a great time on the Broads last June. Intend to do it again next year. Enjoy your site. Merry Christmas!!!
John Walsh < walshj@bserv.com >
Milton, Ontario, Canada. 20 December 1998

Peter...you have a great site here. I enjoyed the Broads summer of '98 with my best mate and family. I have never been on such a relaxing holiday and you have rekindled many wonderful memories! I will be back to visit your site...not to mention another boating holiday soon! Keep up the great work!
Amy Tyler < ajtyler@yahoo.com >
Seattle, Washington, USA 14 January 1999

Hello pete, I am another avid borads fan since 1960! (&I'm only 38)what a great site I'm new on the web & this is one of my favourite places & the best site I've visited. All the best from GIBRALTAR
CHARLIE GRIFFIN(GRIFF) < griff@gibnet.gi >
auckley doncaster s.yorks, gods country, england. 23 January 1999

Brilliant site! I visited the birthplace of my grandmother for the first time in 1997 and immediately fell in love with Norfolk. I've been homesick for it ever since, so until I can visit again in person, I get my "fix" by searching Norfolk websites, especially those with photos. Your photos are lovely and very evocative of the Norfolk landscape. Look forward to returning again to see more!
Juanita Hadwin < juanita_hadwin@bc.sympatico.ca >
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. 27 January 1999

Dear Peter,
What a great site. It is always good to see people making an effort to put the Broads on the map. The photo's are fab - you'll have to come and do some of the Hunter Fleet for us one day.
Thanks for taking the time to do what you do!
Very best wishes - keep up the good work
Lisa Morgan (Administrator) Norfolk Heritage Fleet Trust.
Lisa Morgan. < huntersyard@btinternet.com >
Ludham, Norfolk UK. 12 February 1999

Nice site Pete! I have sailed many times on the broads, crusing, dinghy and last year in a thirty foot sailer. Love the place! Do you know of anyone else who was on the broads during the '87 hurricane? I took my wife for her first trip on the broads that year.... it didn't put her off!
Thanks again - as an enthusiastic amateur I'd be glad to try to answer any questions on broads holidays if I can.
Regards
Tony B.
Tony Bennett. < Tony@CRC-Medical.freeserve.co.uk >
Brookville, Norfolk, UK. 07 February 1999

Superb site,brings back many memories of happy holiday in that unique part of Britain,the first being on the Hearts Cruiser "KING OF HEARTS" in 1962.
F Collins. < trambofred@yahoo.com >
Runcorn, Cheshire, u.k. 28 February 1999

first visit to your site
derek read. < derek.read@lineone.net >
little cransley, northants. 06 March 1999.

TAKING MY YATCH TO THE BROADS IN THE SUMMER BRILL SITE KEEP IT UP
PAUL. < PAUL@CLARETOWERS.FREESERVE.UK >
08 March 1999.

Great site. Brings back wonderful memories of my childhood.
Sheila. < ralph@pop.nstar.net >
Choctaw, Oklahoma, USA. 21 March 1999

Going boating tomorrow and wanted some info on the type of boat we are on. You have a great website.
Eddie.
Stevenage, Herts, England. 01 April 1999.

Site is brilliant - lots of information and good photos. Many thanks for your hard work
Margaret. < margaret@ninetyfive.demon.co.uk >
Walton on Thames, Surrey. 05 April 1999.

Great Website! Found it out of curiosity for information about my fathers birthplace. He was born in Wisbech on July 20,1916. His family moved to the United States when he was a child. He has past on now and I would love it if someone would e-mail me so I could learn even more! Thank You!
Gracellyn Ankney ( Elvin ) < Pebbigirl@aol.com >
Greenville, North Carolina, USA. 14 April 1999.

Great site!!! I am a trainee secondary school teacher teaching Geography and currently the Norfolk Broads. I am desperately in need of information regarding the development of the Norfolk Broads. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful. Thanks!!
Caroline Bailey. < 10015119@mail.ehche.ac.uk >
Southport, Merseyside. 22 April 1999.

Hi there I am 13 years old and i have been visiting the Norfolk Broads since I was about 2 or 3 and when we visit we stay in Wroxham and we always get a day boat for a week .
When I grow up I'm going to be a vet and work in Norfolk(hopefully)
I luv the Broads and I'm sure I'll be viviting for a long while yet!
from Angela
p.s the website kicks ass!
Angela Colman. < rjsacolman@cwcom.net >
Drummore, Wigtownshire, Scotland. 23 April 1999

Hi pete, how you doing?
I'll be visiting the broads again on the 14 aug for two weeks. This time I'm hiring tracking light from herbert woods. Not had one of his before. She's a good looking boat and plenty big enough, have you had any experience of his boats? I've been many times with brinkcraft even before they were bought out by barnes, and I get excellent service from them. Are you going there this year or maybe you've been already? I haven't looked at you site for ages, did you pin point that picture of black mill? (yes, thanks for your help Ian) Speak soon
Ian
ian knight < ian.knight@gs.com >
chertsey, surrey. 27 April 1999.

Hi, I'm 13 and I've just visited the Broads on a school trip, I think your websites great and it really helped me with my research.
Hannah Smith
Dereham, Norfolk, England. 26 May 1999.

We have been coming to the Broads for the past six years and we love it - especially Coltishall and Ranworth Broad. Breydon Water was a bit scary the first time (!) when we were in a smaller 27ft cabin cruiser from Fencraft in Brundall, but it was a bit smoother on the 'Adele' from Alexander Cruisers and 'Swan Rhapsody' from Swancraft. Unfortunately we cannot make it this year due to exam results!! but do not worry we are returning again next year. Thanks for a great site - it brings back good memories!!!
peter and fiona finlay. < pfinlay99@yahoo.com >
Carrickfergus, Antrim, N. Ireland. 20 June 1999

Best holiday of my life was on the Broads - been toying with the idea of a return later this year and your site just finalised the decision! Good to see the wooden pilings at the railway bridge at Reedham are still standing despite me managing to crash into them on my last visit..... :-)
Andy
Falkirk, Scotland. 29 June 1999

I recently visited Ranworth on school geography field trip. I found this site and it has helped lots with my project on Ranworth. THANKYOU:-)
Laura R.
Wymondham, Norwich, England. 29 June 1999

Good website. I expect this took a lot of effort. We are returning to the Broads this year on 16th July for what must be my fifth visit. Having an eye for a bargain, I would strongly recommend Hearts Cruisers of Thorpe St. Andrew, bookable through Richardsons via their permanent "temporary" addition to the brochure. The boats may be a bit old, but they offer escellent value for money. As I am sure you know, most of their boats were once at Herbert Woods yard at Potter Heigham before the almost annual changes started. So "Emperor of Hearts" it is this year. Happy Cruising ! Your photos really wetted the appetite...
Iain Kirk < iain.kirk@btinternet.com >
Brampton, Cumbria, uk. 10 July 1999

Really nice web pages - have spent the last 11 years annual holiday on the broads with the family, and find something new every year - keep up the good work on the site and maybe I'll buy 'e a pint of grog....
Cap'n Fishy < fishy@dial.pipex.com >
Chelmsford. 29 July 1999

Dear Pete - brilliant stuff. Looking forward to the holiday even more now!!!Many Thanks.
Andy Bridgeman < bridgemanandy@tesco.net >
Lakenheath, Suffolk. 10 August 1999

Very well presented enjoyed it very much
Terry Reeves < terry.reeves@talk21.com >
B'ham. 15 August 1999

Just returned from a holiday on the Broads. Took your guide with us and found it a really useful commentary, thanks. One of the best holidays we have ever had apart from the two following points:-
Unable to get under Potter Heigham bridge and up to Hickling and Horsey - water levels too high with the recent heavy rain. Were told it could be up to two weeks before possible! Perhaps you could add a warning. Also a pity the crossing of the A149 at Stalham is directly opposite the abbatoir and our arrival coincided with that of a lorryload of livestock. A very low point for the vegetarian in our party!
S Wallbridge
Littlehampton West Sussex England. 23 August 1999

Excellent web site, very professional & informative, love the photo's. Visited the Broads a few times and we just needed reminding of our favourite places...please keep up the good work!
Carole & Keith
London E14. 24 August 1999

Thanks for the information I'm going to be on the broads in Setember first time in over 20 years so I'm really looking forward to it Keep up the good work.
Les Bowring < les@gwain.demon.co.uk >
Newon-le-Willows, Merseyside, UK. 30 August 1999.

We are going to the Broads for the first time in years. Looking at your site, I forgot how beautiful it is. Looking forward very much to my visit on the 13/9/99. Many thanks for all the information.
Steve < steve@prologistics.co.uk >
Sudbury, Suffolk. 09 September 1999.

Hi there Pete,
Its me again! I have been on the broads once more this year. We stayed in Wroxhham 'the capital of the broads'.I had a really great time for my 12th visit. I had my own dinghy and I had a great time on Wroxham broad with it!
I would recommend your site for anyone who is interested in the broads!its a Funky site.I love the broads!
please mail me. Angie!
Angie Colman. < rjsacolman@cwcom.net >
Drummore, SW Scotland, Scotland. 26 September 1999.

A great site, my family are moving to Loddon, and we plan to sail (for the first time) on the Broads.Your efforts in preparing this site are much appreciated. thankyou
GRAHAM. G.J.B@BTINTERNET.COM
CROYDON, ENGLAND. 31 October 1999

excellent photo's. brings back memories
ann bullent. < kl_emoore@xtra.co.nz >
howick, auckland, new zealand. 09 November 1999.

I spent a brief holiday on the Broads in 1971, with my future wife. Your site and photographs bring back very fond memories, we hope to again spend a holiday on the Broads in the near future.
Thanks for the memories.
Martyn Bowler. < martyn.bowler@ns.sympatico.ca >
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. 16 February 2000.

We decided to take a look as dad has a boat on the broads, currently at Brundle. It's called 'Seahorse Blue', they're called Pip and Colin, give them a wave if you see them! Site has some lovely photos, we look forward for more on the River Waveny!
Esther Fidler and her dad, Colin
Near Brandon, Suffolk, England. 04 March 2000

your website is great so much to see keep taking the photos many thanks
mathew bangley.
Canvey island, essex, england. 04 March 2000

Great pictures, reminds us of a wonderful holiday 10 years ago. Please keep adding to this site
Jim Cotton. < jim@cottonj.freeserve.co.uk >
Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 08 March 2000

Haven't been on the Broads for years. Now I long to go again. My only concern is it may be too crowded. When we were young we went every year with our parents. We always had a great time. We are missionaries working in Jamaica. Always sure of warm weather here. I remember when Blakes and Hoseasons would guarantee that it wouldn't rain in May, and if it did they gave a refund. That was many years ago. Thanks for the great photos and interesting information . I especially enjoyed the letters. Pastor Hartman
Carol Hartman < hartmanb@cwjamaica.com >
Bushey Park St Catherine, Jamaica W.I. 17 March 2000

A well designed site, with great content and good layout. keep the good work up
Keith Binns < kagbinns@aol.com >
North Walsham, Norfolk, England. 02 April 2000 09:17

excellent website peter...my wife & i have just booked 2 weeks in july starting from wroxham.our first return to the broads in 25 years,we use to come down here from the north, with our kids,(and the dog)for our hols. We are on our own now & in our sixties, so realy looking forward to retuning to your neck of the woods, for the scenery,peace, pleasure & fishing.
we'll give you a wave..."Bye"
john hopkins < john.hopkins2@ntlworld.com >
hartlepool cleveland, teeside, uk england. 05 May 2000

I'm moving to Loddon in August, it was nice to see the sights on your site!
Rev Dr David East < reveast@hotmail.com >
Dunstable Beds UK. 11 June 2000

An excellent site! I've taken many boating holidays on the Broads so it's nice to see your photo collection. I was actually looking for a tide table when I found your site
Andrew Ingle < andrew@ranworth.org >
Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire UK. 14 June 2000

A brilliant web site bringing back so many happy "heavenly" times of our travels. My husband and I are yet again having another weeks holiday on the Broads in a weeks time.
Diana Ingle < diana@ranworth.org >
Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire UK. 14 June 2000

Pete, your site is excellent, please continue in updating it. (thanks Annie)
Annie J < aj@ragdolls.freeserve.co.uk >
Birmingham. 25 June 2000

Thank you very much Peter for one of the best web sites I have seen in years... You enabled my wife and I to plan our entire holiday and linked us to the bookstore which answered our oustanding questions. In the Norfolk I think they say 'Your a good ole boy' I shall buy you a pint if ever we do meet!
Paul Tyler < byteback@lifebyte.com >
Stowupland, Suffolk, United Kingdom. 11 July 2000

a very good and interesting site the photos bring back memories of holidays past,present,and the future!!!!
MR A DOODSON < a-doodson@supanet.com >
ashton under lyne, lancashire, england. 23 July 2000.

Very good site, most informative, looking forward to our holiday in Aug.
Mike Verney
Long Eaton, Notts. 28 July 2000

Excellent! Have come all the way out visiting relation in Smith Cove, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia to find this site! Have even missed some visits nattering on with commentary. Work in Stalham so couldn't believe the site from there as well- even shows my workplace! It's a small world!
Gerald F. Thomas < eadams2@home.com >
Gt. Ormesby, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. 13 August 2000.

Thanks, you helped with my daughters course work.
Sue Prior
London. 05 October 2000.

Very informative and the photos are superb.
j chapman < ascotdrive@debra64.freeserve.co.uk >
Peterborough, Cambs, England. 03 January 2001

A truly amazing site, my family and i visit the broads every year, and we didn't even know 1/2 of these places existed! cheerz, we'll visit them this year!
Richard< ricchs@ukonline.co.uk >Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. 20 February 2001

The best Web site I have seen. Last sailed on the Broads 45 years ago ! Just going with my grandson and family this Easter. Your Website has been extremely useful in planning our route. Greatly looking forward to renewing my acquantance with this delightful part of the U.K.
David Hoskin < dhoskin@u.genie.co.uk > Mylor Bridge, Cornwall. UK. 31 March 2001

Lovely site - well thought out and beautiful pictures.I am returning to Norfolk after many years in Essex and a site like this would tempt anyone to return. Well done.
Barry Calver < BAZZ@bcalver.fsnet.co.uk > Colchester, Essex, UK. 30 September 2001

I never thought it was possible to fall in love with a place until I went to the Norfolk Broads. After my first visit I was captivated by its beauty and have been a regular holiday goer ever since. I think my favourite place has to be Salhouse Broad it is so magical and enchanting - words cannot describe.

I cannot say how much I enjoyed your website - it brings the magic flooding back. Keep up the good work.
Angel
< ANGELWITCH@stormcloud.fsbusiness.co.uk > East Yorkshire, England. 11 October 2001

Good site
paul_ywampune madras, tamil nadu, india.19 October 2001

Hi Pete, I would like to take the opportunity of thanking you for a fantastic site. I have been holidaying with my family in Norfolk for three weeks every year for the past six years. I found your site whilst searching for information about the Norfolk Broads. The information on your site is very helpful and the photographs are excellent, all has been a great aid in planning our holidays. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Ron Darbon. < darbons@btinternet.com > Hampton, Middlesex, England. 28 November 2001

thank you. We are visiting the broads in may and your site is one of the best for people like myself who just want to get the anticipation levels up. Love the photos. mathew
Mathew Baxter. < matbaxter@lineone.net > Exeter,Devon, UK. 02 January 2002

great site recommended by a friend going first time at easter
lorraine holmes. < lorraine@pwssales.fsnet.co.uk > bolton, lancashire, england. 05 February 2002

what a very attractive site you have here.
Chris Gosling. < chrisgosling46@hotmail.com > 10 February 2002

hi there your site is very good plenty of info. Very good web site, would like help on finding info on my boat it is pictured on my site www.geocities.com/beverleybeck she is called lochmore but the centre cockpit has been made permanent, before it was the fold down type i have been trying for quite a while now but no one seems to know hope you can help with thanks Garry
garry. < beverleybeck@aol.com >beverley, e.yorks, england. 23 February 2002

Your Comments: A very informative experience. Thankyou in advance for making my holiday go smoother.
Mick O'Hara. Selby, Yorkshire, England. 08 April 2002
 

Great site what is the best area for sailing a Trailer Sailer
Nigel Mealing. < nmealing@aol.com > 26 April 2002

Yeah hi, just quickly looked at your site and looks pretty good, but one comment the Woodfarm Inn at Wayford Bridge is no more, i used to live there up until 2 yrs ago and it has changed hands now.

Waford Bridge Hotel is now there instead, the food has changed the people have also changed, the moorings although not owned by the pub now are still available for use! I hope u find this info some use!
Greig H. Isle of Man, British Isles. 02 May 2002

What a great site pete, while searching the net for some info and history on my own boat formaly cruiseing on the broads as a hire boat with earnest collins boat hire then later with blakes i came across your site . It is brilliant and make me want to transport her back to there on those lovely stretches of water.
Pete, can you offer me any help on tracing the history of DIAMOND EMBLEM 1(an Ernest Collins Bourne 35)
tonia blake. < tonia@ntlwold.com >leicester, leicestershire, uk. 10 May 2002.

I have never found a good guide to cruising the Broads...until now. We have been visiting the Broads for a few years now, but are visiting in June with some friends who are 'first-timers'. Your website cruising guide is a terrific introduction to the area...and I've seen a few places we've missed! I suggest you publicise this site as widely as you can & get it linked in as many places as you can find...I have yet to find such a comprehensive yet easy to read guide & I'm sure others, once they find it, will agree with me.
Philip Dodd, Thorne, Doncaster, S Yorks, UK. 20 May 2002.

I visit Norfolk for my holidays with my family every year. Your site has assisted with planing our holidays and has inspired many a day out seeing the sights of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. Keep up the good work, your site is by far the most informative and visually pleasing. It's like having a large slice of "Norfolk in my living room". Thanks
Ron Darbon. Hampton, Middlesex, England.24 June 2002.

Very nice site! A caucasian ancestor of mine came from Norfolk (kings lynn)of the family name 'jeffries' :)
28 June 2002

My family are taking a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads in August this year. I found this site by accident whilst looking for information. It is very interesting and I can't wait to go now. Will let you know how we get on when we return. Thankyou for all your hard work.
Angela Meachen. St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. 01 July 2002

Going to Broads in the next few weeks very handy to print off maps and local information etc.
Cliff Rose. Sittingbourne, Kent, U.K. 05 July 2002

I am visiting and cruising from Horning to Yarmouth and return and have found useful info on your site.
C.M.Woodhead. Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. 26 July 2002.

Have had many wonderful holidays on the Norfolk Broads. Lovely to see a site dedicated to such a great place. Hope to be coming back in the near future.
Brian Elborn. Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, United Kingdom. 19 August 2002

I have been visiting the broads for over 20 years - love my boating - great site - has anyone heard naything to confirm the rumour that Wroxham bridge is to close for about 18 months as it is tilting?
Regards
ERIC PARKER
Eric Parker. Whitehill, Hants.20 August 2002.

A nice site. The Broads Authority are endevouring to promote environmentally friendly boating on the Broads and it would be good to give canoeing a mention with possibly a list of suitable launch/recovery sites. I have some info if you you would to use it.
David Cooper
Worstead, Norfolk, UK. 29 October 2002

Thank you for this great web page, which I found whilst following up on my third reading this year of Arthur Ransome's "Coot Club." Being a raw Yank I had never heard of the Broads, actually, until reading my mum's old copy of the book, but now I can't wait to visit and put your guide to practical use.

We have an old canal, 180 miles' worth, near here parallel to the Potomac. I shall think of the Broads, and the Club, each time I visit it.

Warmly,
Charles Stevenson
Charles Stevenson
Bethesda, Marylan, USA. 05 November 2002

sweet web site reel educating.....
byron chapman
Cambridge, East Anglia, England. 13 January 2003

You have clearly spent a great deal of time compiling a site about an area you love dearly.
We regularly hired Broads boats in the past and a boatyard with very reasonable hire charges attracted us back last year. We enjoyed it so much we rebooked on the spot for June '03!
John and Lynda at Maffett Cruisers, Loddon are Highly recommended.
Darrell & Jean Lomas
Dronfield, Derbyshire. 13 February 2003

I am on the rivers every week, and I've heard nothing about the bridge closeing.
Andy Bartlett
Wymondham, Norfolk. 20 February 2003

We have just bought a boat and are looking forward to Summer on the Broads. Your site has been a big help. Many thanks.
John & Carolyn Sayer
Catfield, Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk. 23 February 2003

just arrived back after a weeks cruising,absolutly fantastic ,ramworth totaly froze over on the monday and friday nights ,it was magical,picked up boat from woods in horning, 2 kids the mrs and the faithfull red setter,who enjoyed it as much as we did ,gt site keep up the good work.when i win the lottery lol this is going to be my first place of call ,buy the boat then go cruising for the property,whats life without dreams eh .who needs to go abroad ,when the broads are here ,this was my 10th visit and i cant wait for the next ten ,take care an have fun everyone.
Phillip Frizell
Llanddulas, North Wales. 23 February 2003

Came and hired last August, impressed now bought a boat,any other new comers fancy going to Southwold from Yarmouth or other Broads excursions we are at st olaves.
Steve
Melton mowbray, Leic's, England. 11 March 2003

Excellent Site!! Been boating on the Broads yearly since '76, have now owned a motor cruiser out there for 3 years and until now have never found a more informative and accurate site. The Broads is a great place and this is a great site-keep up the good work.
Phil Steadman
Derby, UK. 12 March 2003

The best site yet. Congratulations from a broadland regular visitor for many and several years since knee high. I would like to get in toch with the owners of 'Ladybird', a well known canoe stern yacht out of Herbert Woods, Potter Heigham. Spent many annual holidays aboard when knee high with parents. Would love to see her again out of family attachment
M Hammond
Brentwood, Essex. 20 March 2003

What a great site pete, while searching the net for some info and history on my own boat formaly cruiseing on the broads as a hire boat with earnest collins boat hire then later with blakes i came across your site . It is brilliant and makes me want to transport her back to there on those lovely stretches of water.
Can anyone offer me any help on tracing the history of DIAMOND EMBLEM 1(an Ernest Collins Bourne 35)
Tonia Blake. < tonia@ntlworld.com >
Leicester, Leicestershire, uk. 31 March 2003 .

You must be congratulated for the hard work and effort that you have obviously put into this excellent site.I have cruised the broads regularly over the past ten years and have never been able to find such an informative and interesting website relating to the broads area.It is a great pity that the major businesses and operators around the broads can't take a leaf from your book!Keep up the good work
Peter Ashmore
Belle Vue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK.
27 April 2003

My partner and i went on a 10 day holiday on the broads last year in June. We read all there was to read on this site and put the knowledge gained to great use. We emediately said to each other that we must do that again next year. Once you get the bug there is no turning back. We are going for an 11 night hire this time and plan to spend a bit more time exploring the surrounding areas this time. Can't wait! Thanks for a great informative site. Please keep adding new pictures and news etc. I was wondering if anything had changed over the winter in regards to dredging any new bridges or modifications to navigable channels etc?
James Heward
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. 09 May 2003

we have been cruising the broads since 1996some times twice a year it is thee only place where we can chill out keep up the good work.
Pauline Harlow
Windsor, Berkshire. 09 May 2003

We're planning our first boating holiday at the end of May on the broads. What a great find your site is. So much info AND photos giving ideas of what to expect and see. Keep it up, and thanks
Paul Martin
Braintree, Essex. May 9, 2003

Found your site while trawling
desperately for a boatyard now
HEARTS at Thorpe has gone - they
have been the only reason that my
party could afford to keep coming to
the Broads for the last six years. I
have been a regular for 40 years now,
but the prices??? Wonder why the
Broads is becoming less popular?
This could be one damn good reason
- look at where else you can go in the
world for less. (except me, I love the
Broads too much for that). Any ideas
on any independant boatyards that
offer reasonable boats for less -
PLEASE - I AM DESPERATE ?!
John Hodges
Pickering, North Yorkshire. May 11, 2003

Very impressed with the river by river guides - any chance you might add the rest before july 19th 2003? Here´s hoping - thanks again
Bob Walker
Mijas, Malaga, Spain. May 27, 2003

we as a family travel to this area twice some time three times a year and iwe can not get enough of the site sounds and the peacefull spots to stay if you stay in hotels or as we do on the boats if you need some where to relax and unwind the norfolk broads is the place for you and this site will show you almost every thing you will need to enjoy the broads
Ray Gouldthrpe
Kirmington, Nth Linc,UK. May 30, 2003

i think this website is amazing for 7 y4ears i have been on holiday at the norfolk broads and i love it. it must have taken an awful lot of time.
yez
Cotehill, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
June 4, 2003

Will be back on the broads in aug 2003. The picture on the home page great place for barbecue (Salhouse Broad - Pete). Had just bought one in wroxam and was looking for good place to stop. If had found this site earlier would have known where to go.Every year finding somwhere new all are laid back and friendly. Thought i had a problem one year stopped at boat station at Oulton for pump out. My dog started running around the guy was not happy, gave him a can of beer (the guy not the dog) Hey good friends gave me some tips on places to stop off. So keep a cold one in the fridge to recieve some inside information.
allen emslie
forfar, angus, scotland. 28 June 2003

I was trying to find some info on the Broads prior to visiting in July. What a fabulous source of information!!!! It knocks spots of of any of the "Official tourist sites" Great work.
Geoff Doole
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK.  06 July 2003

 Lovely site with enchanting photos. Am going boating for 1st time in Sept. and can't wait. You have whetted my appetite though.
Fred
Glasgow. 06 July 2003

I found it a very good site,now i know where all the pubs are (joking) and all the besy places to visit.
Thanks for all the info it will come in very handy for my hols ....Cheers Eddie
Graham edwards
nottingham, notts, england.  08 July 2003

This is a totally fantastic website and must have taken a lot of time and effort. I will be visiting The Broads for the fourth year running next year and have found lots of new places to visit by looking at your website. It was nice to see all the new pictures of Wroxham including the new bridge and the new landscaped areas. Keep up the good work!
Suzanne Jones
Lees, UK.  02 August 2003

What a superb site! Full of relevant information, all clearly laid out. Brilliant. I love the Broads and the way all the stresses and worries of everyday life just fade away as you meander down the rivers or across a Broad. Thank you for spending so much time and effort putting this all together.
Chris Senior
Surrey, UK.  25 August 2003

Thanks for all your info, very interesting read. Well done ;-)
Mason & Emma
High Wycombe, Bucks, UK. 25 August 2003

Great site.I have been boating on the broads since the mid sixties,and have developed a love affair with the broads.I am now looking for a new hire yard as the Mendums have sold Castle Craft.What a shame.Where /Why are all the boat yards going?
Best wishes Dave
Dave Clark
St.Albans, Hertfordshire.  11 September 2003

great site.It's a shame there are no dates with the photos.(Most photo's date from the late '90's, although you may find the odd one dating back to the 70's! - Pete).Felt relaxed and just like we were back on the river.Give us more please.
susan clark
london colney, hertfordshire.  11 September 2003

You have done the Norfolk Broads proud a great informative site I will recomend you to our customers.  Keep up the good work.
Lynda
Chedgrave, Loddon, Norfolk. 29 September 2003