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‘Drift along, stop for a picnic and immerse yourself in nature’: your favourite boat trips in the UK and Europe

Our tipster Rupert enjoyed sailing the Norfolk broads on a vintage yacht from Hunter’s Yard.
Our tipster Rupert enjoyed sailing the Norfolk broads on a vintage yacht from Hunter’s Yard. Photograph: Anglia Images/Alamy

Broadly speaking, Norfolk is perfect for sailing

Hunter’s Yard in Ludham, Norfolk looks after a fleet of 1930s cabin yachts and day boats, some now with electric motors. Beautifully maintained and easy to sail, they provide a restful, beautiful holiday. I used to go on organised cruises in spring and summer as a teenager, then skippered boats for young people on the same cruises. Away from the obvious and popular spots, the Norfolk Broads remain wild and full of birds and animals. Go to your bunk early, with the sound of water, ducks and rigging. Get up early and sail past the sleeping gin palaces. Moor up early near a pub for your evening drinks. Hunters Yard staff are friendly and happy to advise; I’ll never forget the smell of wood and varnish in their workshops.
Rupert

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