The History of Hunter's Yard

Hunter's Yard is situated in its own dyke off Womack Water. The two boat sheds are largely as they were built in the 1930s from timber in the traditional Broads' style, with the majority of original features intact and numerous pieces of equipment, tools and boat fittings on view. Despite being a fully operational hire boat yard, with work carried out all the year round on wooden craft, it retains much of the atmosphere of the 1930s and draws back visitors time and again as they 'step back in time' to an peaceful era before today's pressures.

The history of Hunters is very much part of the yard and its fleet. The traditions of quality workmanship and excellent customer care remain as strong today as ever and we are proud to say that we still have people sailing our boats who have been sailing with us since the 1930s!