The Norfolk Broads represent much more than a fad in British holiday tastes. These beautiful and tranquil boating byways have a strong emotional link with all who travel on them.
People do not often realise the depth of history that many of of the boat hire companies have in the area.
The story of one such company can be traced through it’s family generations from present day back to the 1920′s.
Nestled on the North bank of the river Yare in the pretty village of Reedham. Sanderson Marine Craft Ltd is operated by Colin Sanderson who has many memories of time spent with his grandfather and father in the family business.

HJW Sanderson (Bert) left the Royal Flying Corps in 1918, moving to Norfolk he created a boat hire business on the Broads. Bert alongside his son Tony designed and built much of their small early fleet.

The outbreak of the second world war understandably stopped the business and through the 1950′s and 1960′s the family undertook a lot of private work. By the time Colin joined the business in the 1970′s the hire fleet had expanded to fourteen boats again lovingly built by the family.

Colin and brother Stephen worked alongside their father Tony gradually, Tony would take a lesser role in the business and in 1993 when Stephen left the firm to pursue individual interests Colin was in sole charge.

Today Colin his partner Liz and their two sons  Jon and Ron continue the proud tradition of boat hire on the Norfolk Broads.

You can contact Colin and the family at Sanderson Marine Craft Ltd., Riverside, Reedham, Norwich NR13 3TE.

Tel: +44 (0)1493 700242
Fax: +44 (0)1493 701705