Discover traditional Norfolk Broads sailing yacht hire with Martham Boats. Our fleet of wooden and glass fibre yachts offers accommodation for two to eight people, with options for couples, families and groups of friends.
Set sail from our family-run boatyard on the Upper Thurne for a sailing holiday or short break. Explore towards Hickling Broad and Horsey Mere, enjoying open water, reed-lined rivers and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Our yachts range from approximately 27ft to 36ft. Check each yacht’s listing for its berth layout, equipment and facilities to find the right boat for your crew.
Please discuss your sailing experience and crew with us before booking. If you are new to sailing or would like a refresher, we can discuss tuition options and help you plan a suitable introduction to sailing on the Broads.
Routes around the Upper Thurne can be enjoyed without passing through Potter Heigham Bridge. For holidays exploring further afield, bridge passage depends on the yacht, water levels and available clearance, with the mast lowered where required. Our staff take our hired yachts through Potter Heigham Bridge when conditions allow.
The prices shown are for boat hire. Please check the applicable additional charges when booking, including the non-refundable damage waiver, pets and car parking.
Browse our sailing yachts and availability below. If you cannot find your preferred dates, or need a different start or finish day, call our bookings team on 01493 740249 and we will help you explore the options.
Lapwing
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Constructed in 2001, Lapwing is an America class yacht built along the lines of the original Lapwing which appeared in the Blakes brochure in 1916. Back in those days these boats were supplied with a skipper and were known as small Wherries, they were the height of luxurious yachting on the Broads and with the classic counter stern Broads design that set it apart from the rest. Back to today and these yachts still offer the same luxurious yachting on the broads with more of the modern conveniences that you would expect but still with the same classic lines as yesteryear but now you’re the skipper.
With a glass fibre hull, mahogany brightwork and lovely softwood spars these yachts are the envy of the hire fleet. With a four burner gas hob, cooker and grill, small under counter fridge, flush toilet, shower and webasto diesel central heating these yachts are very well equipped.
These traditional yachts are ideally suited for family and group bookings with previous sailing experience. With a traditional gunter rig and genoa with Wykeham Martin furler this rig offers the best sailing experience whether you are out on the broads in open water or on the more sheltered river sections.
Lapwing offers an exhilarating sailing experience either in a good breeze or light airs, straight line speed is good, she sails close to the wind and tacks really well and accelerates keenly when coming about.
Please note that Lapwing is suitable for intermediate sailors, experience of sailing on rivers is required along with a minimum crew of 4.
Length 36ft (10.97m). Beam 10ft 6in (3.20m). Headroom 6ft (1.83m) with cabin roof raised.
Sleeps 4 – 8
2 single 3 Doubles
1 Tank of fuel included
Traditional gunter rig
Genoa on Wkyeham Martin furler
Slab reefable mainsail
Counter weighted mast (lowering for bridges)
Hydraulic lifting roof
Beta inboard diesel (positioned in forepeak)
Large cockpit (with mainsheet well)
Four burner gas hob, oven and grill
Under counter fridge
Diesel central heating
Flush toilet and shower
CD/radio
12v DC car adapter port and USB port.