TYHA Summer Visit 2010 08-07-2010
41 Marina Industry delegates including the new BMF President Alan Morgan, met in the Norfolk Broads on the 7th July to see the spectrum of marina developments which service an incredible (12,331 boats).

This event is organised by the Yacht Harbour Association and each year members are invited to tour around significant marine hotspots. This trip was an opportunity to highlight the importance of the Broads to the marine and tourist industry and included visits to Landamores who build the exclusive Oyster Yacht, and the extremely innovative Goodchild marine who have an international reputation for commercial boat building.

The group had seen a contrast of facilities and the use of the Gold Anchor Award Scheme throughout the waterways to distinguish Marinas which offer high standards to their customers, these included the 4 Gold Anchor Eastwood marina and Waveney River Centre and the exceptional 5 Gold Anchor Lowestoft Yacht Haven. Ferry Marine are also working towards their accreditation and hope to become another Gold Anchor awarded marina in East Anglia.

As well as demonstrating the significant impact the Norfolk Broads has on the marine industry the trip represented an opportunity for marina developers, key service providers and navigation authorities to meet and develop their working relationships.



The Yacht Harbour Association wishes to thank all those who contributed to the event and those who hosted some superb tours of their facilities. Let’s look forward to the next event.