SOUTHERN RIVERS CRUISE
Saturday 27th June to Saturday 4th July 2026
Organiser: Colin and Liz Chettleburgh
The annual expedition south to the quieter waters of the Rivers Yare, Chet and Waveney
It’s nearly that time of year again! No, not Wimbledon fortnight, much more important than that, it’s the EACC Southern Rivers Cruise! If you haven’t done it before, it’s a relaxed and informal cruise heading to the Southern Rivers where there is glorious sailing and motoring to be had on nearly empty, wide and deep rivers. It’s also a chance to venture across Breydon Water (and back) with the support of friends. There are plenty of options to eat in friendly pubs or to BBQ or cook onboard. You are welcome to join in part, or all of the week – very flexible!
To our knowledge there are no regattas on the Southern Rivers happening before or after the cruise.
Following the success of the itineraries for the last few years, jointly produced by the Skipper and Secretary, we thought ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ so we intend to follow a similar format with one major exception!
The current holder of the much-coveted Ribs of Beef Challenge Trophy, who shall remain nameless (Jimmy James), would like a re-run of the original race (i.e. sailing randomly between two buoys while not totally sober!) which took place in the middle of Norwich, between Whitefriars and Fye Bridges. Jimmy has kindly agreed to be the Race Officer. Carolyn will be the judge and her word is final!!! More on that to follow.
The route and itinerary for the week provides crews with a choice of two mooring locations most nights giving a degree of options whilst maintaining camaraderie. We’ve done our best to take advantage of the tides but beg forgiveness for the days where that wasn’t doable.
We have provisionally block booked moorings at Langley Dyke, Surlingham Ferry pub and Beccles Yacht Station.
Mooring fees
Langley will be £8/boat (subject to minimum 10 boats - if there are less than 10 boats the fee will be slightly higher) and will be payable to us as we have already pre-paid for all the moorings. Any surplus moorings fees paid will be donated to our clubhouse fund.
Surlingham Ferry: We have block booked but please phone the pub with your boat name etc and if you want a Sunday roast.
Beccles is £16 overnight, payable on the day directly to the yacht station.
For any other pre-bookable moorings, you will need to book your own, and we have identified if there are any amenities available at the mooring location. In addition, where possible we have recommended a pub as an option for dinner, along with the contact details for you to book your own table at a time that suits you.
We have also shown the Low / High Tide times for each day based on the starting location for that day.
We would strongly recommend booking tables and moorings as soon as possible, as experience from previous years is that venue space can be limited. We will set up a WhatsApp group as soon as crews sign up so you can share meals booked and times to ensure we can eat together at pubs. This also keeps everyone in contact throughout the cruise.
The itinerary for 2026 is as below.
Actions please:
- Please let us know asap if you are coming with boat name & mobile no’s for the WhatsApp group.
- Please confirm if you are mooring at Langley, Surlingham or Beccles
- Please confirm if you are planning to race / sail in Norwich.
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Friday 26th June |
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1700 onwards Meet at the EACC Club Mooring for a BBQ, cooking on board or eat in the Thurne Lion - pls book in) |
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Tide Times |
Yarmouth Yacht Station Low Water Slack |
15:12 |
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Saturday 27th June |
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11.00 Leave EACC mooring. Meet at Stokesby for lunch. Then down to Gt Yarmouth across Breydon Water. |
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Tide Times |
Yarmouth Yacht Station Low Water Slack |
16:03 |
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Mooring Option A |
Reedham Ferry |
Mooring Option B |
Hardley Mill |
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Mooring Bookable |
No |
Mooring Bookable |
£5 overnight – free daytime |
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Amenities |
Yes Electric, showers & toilets |
Amenities |
No |
Midsummer Frolic – BBQ, bar & Music 19.00 to 23.00 |
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Pub |
Yes Reedham Ferry 01493 700429 Food 17.00-20.00 https://reedham-ferry-inn.menu-world.com/#about Yes The Lord Nelson (15 min walk across footpath) 01493 700367 https://thelordnelsonpub.com/ |
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No |
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Sunday 28th June |
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Suggest lunch at Rockland Broad – short dyke mooring, or visit Hardley Mill – if the sails are turning, they are open! |
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High Water |
Reedham |
11.00 |
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Mooring Option A |
Surlingham Ferry House |
Mooring Option B |
Coldham Hall |
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Mooring Bookable |
Yes 01508 538659 (mention EACC ) Booking @ 19.00 |
Mooring Bookable |
No |
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Amenities |
Yes Electric |
Amenities |
Yes Electric |
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Pub |
Yes Surlingham Ferry House 01508 538659 Sonia Meal at 19.00 |
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01508 538366 Open for drinks only till 9pm. Meals stop at 4pm |
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Monday 29th June |
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The day you have been waiting for! The Ribs of Beef Challenge – an informal race between the bridges in Norwich after a pint or two in the Ribs of Beef Pub! Suggest leaving around 10am to get to Norwich for midday. Some boats could be left at Bramerton Common for the day. The Wherry Room in the Ribs of Beef Pub is booked for EACC from 1200 to 1400 with pizzas available. Jimmy James is your race officer. Race starts around 14.00. 2 Moorings available at The Ribs of Beef. Other moorings in between Fye Bridge and White Friars Bridge. For anyone not venturing to Norwich suggest having a relaxed day sailing and meet at Bramerton Common for a BBQ. |
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Low Water |
Brundall |
07.05 |
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Mooring Option A |
Bramerton Common BA Moorings |
Mooring Option B |
The Commissioners Cut |
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Mooring Bookable |
No |
Mooring Bookable |
No |
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Amenities |
Yes |
BA Electric / Pub Electric |
Amenities |
No |
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Pub |
Yes |
Waters Edge Pub 01508 538005 dog friendly in garden room inside. Food 17.30 – 20.30 |
Pub |
No |
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Tuesday 30th June (please note top of the spring tide is on Thursday) |
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Suggest sailing to Langley for a leisurely afternoon in the sun or a walk. BBQ night or cook on board. En route - showers available at Brooms, Brundall if required. |
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High Water |
Brundall |
13.45 |
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Mooring Option A |
Langley Dyke |
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Mooring Bookable |
Yes moorings booked and paid for. Please pay Liz cash £8 a boat. |
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Amenities |
None |
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Pub |
No |
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Wednesday 1st July (please note top of the spring tide is on Thursday) |
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Suggest a stop at Reedham Ferry for showers if required otherwise press on down the New Cut. |
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Low Water High Water High water |
Buckenham Buckenham |
07.52 14.00 12.52 |
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Mooring Option A |
Somerleyton |
Mooring Option B |
Herringfleet |
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Mooring Bookable |
No |
Bookable |
No |
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Amenities |
Yes |
Electric |
Amenities |
None |
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Pub |
Yes |
The Dukes Head 01502 730281 |
Pub |
No |
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Thursday 2nd July (please note - Springs) |
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Suggest lunch at the Dutch Tea Gardens or North Cove moorings. Don’t forget Beccles Lido if it’s a glorious day! |
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Low Water High water |
Oulton Broad Beccles |
08.59 15.00 |
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Mooring Option A |
Beccles Yacht Station |
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Moorings Bookable |
Yes 15 moorings reserved – payable when you arrive at the Yacht station |
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Amenities |
Toilets; Showers; Electric hookup |
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Pub |
Yes |
Lots of different places to eat in Beccles so discuss nearer the time |
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Friday 3rd July |
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Suggest lunch at Somerleyton or Herringfleet. If you have an extra day, you may wish to continue up to Geldeston for the night and venture home on Sunday. |
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High water |
Beccles |
13.34 |
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Mooring Option A |
Burgh Castle BA moorings |
Mooring Option B |
Polkeys Mill |
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Moorings Bookable |
No |
Moorings Bookable |
No |
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Amenities |
Yes |
Electric |
Amenities |
No |
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Pub |
Yes |
The Fishermans Inn 01493 547212 Https://www.thefishermansinn.co.uk/ Recommended by those who moored there last year |
Pub |
No |
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Saturday 4th July |
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Time to venture home with an early start to catch the tide! |
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Tide Times |
Yarmouth Yacht Station Low Water Slack |
08.08 |
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Disclaimer: All of the above is correct to the best of our knowledge, please let us know if I have made an error and we will update the details. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Regards
Liz and Colin Chettleburgh
07799 605807 or 0755 2020 737
Boats Currently Participating:
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1. Bewitched |
5. Elizabeth |
9. Picus |
13. |
17. |
21. |
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2. Moon Daisy |
6. Lily |
10. Kobweb |
14. |
18. |
22 |
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3. Pippinjack |
7. Glider |
11. Evergreen |
15. |
19. |
23 |
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4. Moondream |
8. Rosie |
12. Sandpiper |
16. |
20. |
24. |
