August Bank Holiday at Womack

State of the Staithe on this August Bank Holiday: It's been a glorious summer fortnight - plenty of sunshine, with just enough cloud cover here and there to cool things down in between. A busy period, as always in August - boats coming and going, and the moorings on the staithe filled up every night, with more anchored - or rather, mudweighted! - out in the main body of water.

This morning is once again sunny, but with a cool breeze to take the bite out of the heat and keep the flags fluttering. The air is crystal clear. As I took this photo just minutes ago I could hear the church bells ringing merrily from Ludham village. Two children are rowing across the water, a sailboat is mooring up, and a riverboat (cruiser) is heading in.

At this moment, after such a busy two weeks, all the DRL Marine cruisers and launches are out there on the water, except for two which will be going out shortly. The dayboats are ready and waiting for their booked holidaymakers to arrive. There is peace.

Of course, it's only 11.am on Sunday. :-)

Setting the Scene

The Norfolk Broads is an area of natural beauty, peace and tranquillity, where as skipper of your own pleasure craft you can experience a carefree easy-going time of relaxation, or an exciting adventure exploring these protected waterways that teem with wildlife – in, on, and out of the water.

Offering the best value-for-money short and long stay holidays on the Norfolk Broads, we intend to continue striving to please you – our valued customers – with the personal approach for which our staff and company are renowned. With our open, friendly customer relations and high quality of boats in a wide range of sizes and designs, we know you'll want to make your holiday reservation early to be sure to secure the boat (and dates) of your choice.

DRL Marine is a well established family business headed up by Darren and Ruth Lewis. Having grown from humble beginnings as a husband and wife business, by 2006 we had expanded to include two generations of both families, and a move to our new home at Womack Staithe, Ludham.

With family members overseeing all aspects of the business, from the Gift and Coffee Shop to Launch Hire, Service and Engineering, DRL Marine provides an excellent option for tourists and private boat owners alike, and is building an enviable reputation.

So stop by for all your private boat needs, day boat launches or holiday cruiser hire, boat sales and brokerage – or just to sit by the river with an ice cream or a hot drink. Whether you're a first time boater or a seasoned broads visitor, we look forward to welcoming you to our family-run boatyard at Womack Staithe.