Foul weather hindered some from joining the flotilla. However, as rain clouds cleared, compromise and good humoured commaraderie ~ with lashings of passion from participants won through.
The celebration day ~ albeit with serious moral undertones, was a contemporary salute to previous, often forgotten endeavours of rivermen and women to maintain navigable access in Broadland through the ages. The incredible feat of the 1949 liberation of Black Horse Broad was unusual, being spearheaded by champion Broadsman Herbert Woods and supported by a big public campaign.
Sincere thanks are offered to Hoveton Community Network, Broads Authority, Wroxham Hotel and individuals, including Alan Lee, Dereck Gibbs, Paul Sergent, Denise Bradley, Sue Hines, Jamie Campbell, the Sissons, Nigel Royall, Daniel Roe, Brian Wilkins, amongst others who kindly gave their time to be involved.
* Boating * Conservation * Cooperation *
Chris, Elizabeth
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