In Reedham and this is Silverline boat yard moving their hire fleet, from Brundall to Richardson’s boat yard in Stalham.
As they passed by, the sound was incredible. Then, all jostling to go under Reedham Swing Bridge look spectacular.
As soon as they were out of sight, I drove to Great Yarmouth to watch them there. As they had the tide with them, it only took 1 hour 15 minutes to reach Tar Works Road where I was waiting.
There were family and friends there waiting to wave to them as they passed by.
By the time you watch this, I imagine they will all be at their new boat yard.
A statement was released by Silverline today and I’ve included it at the end of this video.
Thank you to the person who alerted me, that this was taking place today. It is very much appreciated. Also to Silverline , who were happy for me to capture this occasion on film.
Thank you all.
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I just knew you d catch them ! Well done Leasa 👏
Oh wow!!!! What a spectacular sight!!! Oh, I would've loved to help out taking one of those boats…
Woow very nice video my friend👍👍
4:04 okay, lads, race you to Stalham, last one there buys the coffees….
That’s the last of the hire fleets in Brundall. What a shame. Broom hire out a few but there are no more independent hire boat yards 😢😢😢
Yes, indeed, massive thank YOU to the person who alerted you that this was takng place today. To Silverline, wow, what a show… wish that I was steering one of them *sniff*, ah well. It was great to watch.
Wow certainly a sight !
Thank you for the video, totally enjoyed it. 🙂
It's sad to see yet another of the famous old hire yards disappear from Brundall and the southern rivers. Unfortunately, it looks as though Brundall will soon become one large marina for privately owned 'sea going' cruisers. I remember the time when you could hire boats from yards at Thorpe, Brundall, Loddon, Reedham, St. Olaves, Somerleyton, Oulton Broad, Beccles and Geldeston on the rivers Yare, Waveney and Chet.
Now most of those yards are gone forever, either riverside housing or private marinas now taking their place, a sign of the times I suppose. I'm just glad I was able to cruise the rivers and broads in the sixties and seventies, during what was, looking back, the 'golden age' of Norfolk Broads boating…
Thank you for posting this . Quite emotional really. Very sad that they are leaving Brundle. Have they been brought out or shearing the Richardsons site?
Fantastic thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful footage. We’re always on the look out for you when we pass ludham bride. Hopefully next year you’ll see the children waving as we pass by
I think that just leaves Pacific Cruisers at Loddon on the south now
Wow , brilliant , i lost count after about 25 lol , but what a show to see all those boats going past , it was like watching a parade lol , abit of competition for richos boats , thanks for sharing , thats going to make it even more busier for you to video , gulp lol .
Hi Lisa thank for the video, so sad I remember when Richardson's closed Hearts Cruisers at Norwich, my wife and I were the last people to have one of there boats and the lady owner said we could bring back the boat Monday if we wanted instead of Saturday as it was there last day, very sad they had been on the island for years.🥲
Oh my! How lucky were you to be given the heads up for this special event. It was the busiest the river has been since the end of the season! The look so majestic as they made their way down the river. Thanks for capturing this wonderful event for the rest of us.
Hi. I was driving the second silver Haze. I do believe i waved to you.
Richo's have had around 18 of their old boats up for sale for a few weeks, I guess they need to make room. I do hope they keep some of their shabbier cheaper boats, not all of us can afford a floating gin palace! 🙂
That was very impressive Lisa, it looked like they were going against the tide, I know it's very sad that they are leaving Brundall but I have always liked Silverline boats but we were put off by the fact that they were down at the southern end of the Broads, and our favorite places were up the northern end, so if you were only on the Broads for a week it was a whole day just traveling to get to Wroxham and the to return the boat another whole day to get back, , I enjoyed this vlog Lisa thanks 😎😎🖐
Well done Lisa. Such a sad day. Not much left to hire in the South. The Southern Broads are the best if you want peace and quiet and more chance of getting a decent mooring and good pubs if you want them, together with shopping in Norwich , Beccles etc. I did notice this last season most folk started up North but headed for the South immediately to get away from the madness of the Northern Broads. Edited to say , I was looking for Silver Simoom but could not see her. Must be there somewhere.
Hi Lisa, smashing video as always, you was lucky to have known about that to go and film, what a great sight to see them all at the same time,
Great video, if rather sad. Literally history being made. Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Wow that was amazing Lisa.
Thankyou so much for filming it, even though it made me cry!
We have had Silver Myth from Silverline for over 20 years and had a phone call from Hoseasons today to tell us of the change for our bookings for next year.
I didn't know the boats were being moved today but I said to my husband, when the fleet is moved I'm sure Lisa will know and film it for us, and you did!!!
We are very very sad but so pleased you captured this spectacular site.
Always enjoy your
videos but this one is so personal to us .Thankyou .
we couldn't read the boatyards statement at the end, any chance you could forward it to me?
Again many thanks
Fond memories of Silver Mist and Silver Haze. Not the prettiest of boats, but you're afforded a wonderful position up top.
What a shame so Richardson's will have more boats
Not so spectacular for the people who live in brundal and worked there
A sad day in deed. As if more boats were needed on the river Ant, Ridiculous!
Thanks Lisa, that's very interesting and well done for capturing this. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Many thanks Lesley for this. Have passed it on to all the family. Just to say:
Saying farewell to Silverline and wishing my good friends Lesley and Colin all the best for the future in their retirement.
Sad to say goodbye to Silverline at Brundall but hello to all the fleet now housed with Richardsons of Stalham.
Great video of all their boats moving to their new future at Richardsons along with son, Robert.
Happy Days!
With love from all The Hostler family xxx
Is there anywhere left on the south side of the broads to hire or now all north side?i don’t go up the north side after April it’s pure chaos up there until October