Community Events

The Broom Owners Club AGM 2024 is set to be an unforgettable event, bringing together Broom owners from all corners. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a new member, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at our exciting itinerary. We’re going with a ‘build your own weekend’ format this year, come for just […]

In conjunction with Paul Bates I have arranged a coffee morning at the Bridge Inn, Acle. It is set earlier than normal as we will have a private room in the pub that they need back from 12.00 hrs but should give us plenty of time to have breakfast, coffee, buns etc if desired and […]

The South Coast 2024 End of Season Lunch will take place at The Creek Restaurant, Haslar Marina. Gosport PO12 1NU, on 16th November at 12.30pm. This is a popular venue with easy links to the motorway network,  a good menu and an excellent waterside location in Portsmouth Harbour . It will be a splendid opportunity […]

Following on the success of the laying up supper we are organising a BOC Christmas get-together at the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club in Lowestoft on the evening of Saturday 7 December. Moorings will be available at a discounted rate or members can come by car if your boat is already winterised by then. […]

BOC Members are invited to join a social evening in the clubhouse at Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey from 18:30 on Monday 20th January, including a talk from Ian Gilbert, Vice Admiral of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships from 19:30. Anyone attending who does not berth in Penton Hook Marina should let them know by email – […]

I shall be hosting a coffee morning on behalf of Paul and Thandi Bates on Saturday 1st February 2025 at the Bridge Inn at Acle, Norfolk. Following on from the hugely successful November meeting, we are again returning to Acle. Hope you can join us. Open to all Broom Owners members or anyone thinking of buying a Broom. Come along […]

23rd February 2025 12.00 for 12.30 lunch at The Boathouse, Hythe Village Marina, SO45 6DY Julia and John Greenhalf have kindly agreed to arrange for South Coast BOC members (and, as always, members from any other BOC Region able to join us) to meet for lunch at Hythe Village Marina (near Southampton). This provides an […]

Open to Broom owners and members from all regions, there will be very knowledgeable ex Broom expertise there to answer your cruising and technical questions. To be held at Royal Harwich Yacht Club near Ipswich. Mooring and accommodation available if required. Only £20 a head which includes a mixed buffet. For further information and to express […]

NOW RELOCATED TO THE BRIDGE, CHERTSEY DUE TO EXCEEDING VENUE CAPACITY! https://www.bridgehotelchertsey.com/contact/ Public mooring and Chertsey Railway station nearby and easily accessible by road The Thames Region of the Broom Owners Club would be delighted for you to join us for a pre-season social gathering over a drink or Sunday lunch.  We plan to meet […]

Join us for the BOC Eastern Region Fitting Out Supper, an evening of great food, good company, and an engaging guest speaker as we prepare for the boating season ahead! Evening Schedule Arrival: 6:45 PM Food Served: 7:30 PM Guest Speaker: 9:00 PM Menu – Choose One Pie, One Side & One Pud Pies  […]

A group of up to six boats will be heading to Southwold for an exciting early-season cruise. Moorings have already been secured, and the trip will proceed weather permitting. Below are the details of the plan: Departure & Route  Departure from Brundall: 08:00, April 4  Navigation through Yarmouth on the morning of April […]