Travel Trade Partnerships Eastwood Whelpton is pleased to offer exclusive and bespoke products to our Travel Trade partners. We offer on-water experiences for small to medium-sized group holidays, corporate hospitality, and special occasion ‘days out’. Accommodation and catering is provided in one of our partner hotels, or you can opt for an on-water glamping experience, sleeping aboard a traditional Norfolk yacht. We also run a programme of events throughout the year, suitable for group bookings and including wellbeing weekends, flotilla holidays, racing regattas and ‘learn to sail’ holiday ..read more

Information Management System We are very much looking forward to meeting you all and hope that you will enjoy a great time afloat with us here on the Broads. Pre arrival information We are committed to ensuring that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday on the water. On arrival you will receive a comprehensive handover, but it is also essential that the skipper and at least one other member of the party takes time to familiarise themselves with the following information before you arrive at the yard. Please follow the links and take some time to read and watch the information in our Sailing ..read more

A Memorable Corporate Away Day at the Barton Regatta When it comes to a team-building experience, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of setting sail on a classic yacht. Our team recently embarked on a truly unforgettable adventure at the Barton Regatta, courtesy of Eastwood Whelpton. This remarkable day of sailing brought us closer as a team and allowed us to discover the timeless charm of classic sailing yachts. A Warm Welcome Our day began with a warm welcome from the Eastwood Whelpton team. They not only made sure we felt right at home, but also ensured our safety and comfort throughout ..read more

Wellbeing Retreat 2024 @EastwoodWhelpton An on water wellbeing retreat for women that love the outdoors! On Water Wellbeing Retreat NEW for 2024 @Eastwood Whelpton We are excited to announce our very first well-being retreat on the Norfolk Broads! Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May 2024, you will have the chance to book a berth aboard a traditional Norfolk Broads yacht and be part of an amazing weekend on the water. As well as having a skipper on board with you to support you as you set sail, the weekend will include wellbeing activities such as guided walks, meditation and perhaps even a bit of ..read more

Bootlegger celebrates in style for her 100th year on the water! Bootlegger, our very own Norfolk Broads vintage yacht, has been celebrating her 100th birthday year, by taking on the Bootlegger 100 challenge! This challenge has seen her sail to all the ends of navigation on the Northern and Southern rivers! From Horsey to Horning, Barton to Beccles and even into Norwich, she has been there in 2023! We would like to say a massive thank you to all of our customers that have made this happen. Some of the highlights include: Launch Party March 2023! Bootlegger was launched in style back in March ..read more

Sustainable, Ethical and Value for Money? Value for money has never been more important when choosing a holiday. However, more and more, we are noticing that our customers want to spend their pennies wisely, with sustainability and consideration of the local environment in mind.  Eastwood Whelpton is based at the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. This is one of our unique selling points. So, it is also our responsibility to respect this environment and keep it thriving for future generations.  As a small business that, like many others, is facing financial challenges in th ..read more

Happy Birthday Bootlegger! Can you believe it?! Our very own Bootlegger is 100 years old! We are celebrating her throughout the sailing season in 2023 with a launch party on Friday 24th March when we will officially announce the Bootlegger100 challenge! Painting by our very own Jess Wilson Introducing Bootlegger! For those of you that don’t know, Bootlegger is one of the Eastwood Whelpton fleet of traditional gaffed-rigged yachts. Built in 1923 by Walter Woods, she is the oldest boat in the fleet and was carefully restored by the team here in 2019. Sail her today and you really do get to sa ..read more

Consider a skippered week on the water for your next holiday adventure Have you always wanted to explore the Norfolk Broads by boat? Do you love the idea of learning a new skill with the support of an expert? Would you like to observe the local wildlife from a different vantage point? If so, then perhaps you should consider a skippered holiday with us this summer? Is a skippered holiday right for me? Our skippered holidays are suitable for anyone from couples searching for a romantic getaway, families seeking an action packed week on the water, to solo sailors wanting an extra crew member ..read more

Sabrina 3 The boatbuilding team here at EW are passionate about their craft and always up for an interesting challenge. Every job is different and requires a specific skill set to meet the customers’ expectations. The Brief: Bea and Jacob were keen to incorporate modern methods and materials with traditional craftmanship on this project. Sabrina 3 is a traditional Norfolk River cruiser class yacht, built in the 1930s. She had been in the water for 3 full years (including 3 Winters) and the customer’s brief was to; rout out and repair the seams; repair the decking; and repair, sand and re-pai ..read more

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