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Your adventure starts here
Get away from it all for a week, develop your sailing skills in stunning surroundings, relish the challenge of living on board a yacht... and find out what being a Christian is all about.
The Walrus Cruise is a charity staffed entirely by volunteers, led by the Commodore. We offer adventurous training sailing holidays for teenagers & further development for students.
Indeed, we have a centenary of experience of sailing on the Norfolk Broads, having been making the very most of these idyllic inland waterways since way back in 1924.
For you
Who?
Our cruises are available for 13 - 18 year olds from across the UK (possibly 12+ but please ask before booking). We also encourage those who are over 18 and who have been on the cruise before to continue with us as Leaders.
What?
The Walrus Cruise is a RYA Training Centre and each one-week cruise consists of a fleet of yachts, usually supported by a motor cruiser or two. It's a perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn more about the Christian faith and make lifelong friends. Having chosen our destination to make the most of wind and tide, each yacht then has the freedom to decide whether to race against other boats, or to relax and enjoy a leisurely sail whilst feasting on the sights along the riverbanks (and more than a few biscuits!)
Where?
Starting from Martham Boats, the fleet cruises (sails) around the idyllic Norfolk Broads in the area bounded by Barton to the North, Horsey on the East coast, Acle to the South and Wroxham in the West. The Broads consist of shallow lakes (broads) and 125 miles of lock-free waterways and is Britain's largest nationally protected wetland. A truly unique area, rich in rare habitats, a wealth of unusual architecture and stunning scenery. A great place to “get away from it all!”
When?
We run two cruises for teenagers every year, one in the Easter period and the other in the Summer. Check out our Upcoming Events for details.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 27 Jul27 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Martham Boats campsite, Cess Rd, Martham, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UK27 Jul 2024, 11:00 – 16:00Martham Boats campsite, Cess Rd, Martham, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UKMeet old friends and relive great experiences through a service of thanksgiving, buffet lunch, field games and activities for all the family. Compare the yachts with when you sailed... and who could miss a special session of Logs & Shanties?
Sat, 27 Jul27 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 03 Aug 2024, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UK27 Jul 2024, 13:30 – 03 Aug 2024, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UKJoin us on our Summer Cruise in our CENTENARY year! Always a great chance for 13 - 18 year olds to get away from it all for a week, enjoy stunning surroundings, learn to sail and explore what being a Christian is all about. Cost: £298 (Deposits and bursaries available)
Sat, 12 Apr12 Apr 2025, 13:30 – 19 Apr 2025, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UK12 Apr 2025, 13:30 – 19 Apr 2025, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UKGrow in confidence and self-esteem as you experience the thrills and spills of life in board a 30ft yacht. Enjoy this adventurous sailing holiday and explore what being a Christian is all about with your new friends. Cost: £328 (Discounts and bursaries available)
Sat, 26 Jul26 Jul 2025, 13:30 – 02 Aug 2025, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UK26 Jul 2025, 13:30 – 02 Aug 2025, 09:30Martham Boats, Cess Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth NR29 4RF, UKA great chance for 13 - 18 year olds to get away from it all for a week, enjoy stunning surroundings, learn to sail and explore what being a Christian is all about. Cost: £328 (Deposits and bursaries available)
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