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There were eight of us ranging in age from 8 to 80 and I wondered how it would work - at least 2 (nameless) members of the party tended to view all things floating as objects of suspicion. But no worries. Skipper Henry and crew Daniel and Jon are all paid up students of human nature and soon put us at our ease. The allocation of tasks was made on the basis of volunteers and most of us were pleased to assist in keeping the Albion on the straight and narrow as she made her stately way through the Broads. A truly memorable day with lots of shared memories.

Thanks to Chris & Phil for a most enjoyable day aboard Albion. The weather forecast didn't auger well and the morning was spent with the mast lowered against very strong winds and the metal quant was working overtime! However in the afernoon the wind slackened and with three reefs we had an exciting return - the rain held off !

I would like to thank you, the Norfolk Wherry Trust, and especially Henry, Ian and Richard, for the excellent day’s sailing on Wherry Albion last Wednesday. I thought it was wonderful, as did several others, but then we expected to do so, but even those who had thought they were not that interested were saying afterwards that it had been a very special day. Henry, Ian and Richard may be interested to know that we rang a quarter peal (1260 changes, and about 40 minutes ringing) of Cambridge Surprise Minor and Plain Bob Minor at Reedham parish church last Wednesday evening and have dedicated it to them. Could you let me know their surnames please? I would like send them a certificate of this quarter peal.

We all had a wonderful day on the Albion last Friday, it was everything we hoped for. Henry, Daniel and Bruce were the perfect crew, please pass on our thanks to them for making it such an unforgettable day. We will be back.

I've had a few trips on Albion but I don't recall seeing as many smiles and grins as I did this time. Thanks should go to Chris Shallcross, Pip and Trevor. My personal vote of thanks go to Pip for his sterling galley work - I never did like washing up! There was a lack of sunshine but that didn't diminish the amount of enjoyment as seeing the sail full of wind for most of the morning more than made up for that. It was a memorable day and hopefully one I'll be able to repeat on my next trip but it will be hard to replicate.

I came back two hours ago, from a day charter. Base to Ranworth & return, Skipper and crew, Roger, Peter and Chris were great. I had sailed with you about 3 years ago with sailors, so I was a bit apprehensive taking my ex civil service friends, who like a quite life, aboard Albion, a working boat. But it was fabulous, I don't know the technical sailing terms etc but it was a wonderful experience and my friends enjoyed it so well. Crew were brilliant my colleagues really enjoyed the chance to participate in the sailing, they said they had enjoyed that. You made us all at home. Our thanks to you all, not just the crew but the admin.etc who made it so painless for me,the Charterer. Grateful thanks, Andrew Horsman.

There can be few experiences that better capture the magic of the Norfolk Broads more than a voyage on Albion. She is synonymous with the area and its rich boating heritage - a peerless icon of the finest values of the region. We have long respected the valuable work done by the Norfolk Wherry Trust in keeping Albion afloat but what we didn't realise was the outstanding professionalism and skills of the teams who sail her. Throughout the last summer our groups have sailed on Albion and have gained a huge amount from the experience. Team building, raising self esteem and confidence, communications skills, leadership and above all else having a fantastic day, the memories of which will last forever. The friendliness of the crew allied to their extensive knowledge of the area, its history and environmental issues make for a fascinating insight into the Norfolk Broads. This has got to be one of the best value days out in Britain! Thank you to everyone involved - we will be back next year and the years after! From everyone at Birkenhead YMCA

Thank you very much for a brilliant day on the Wherry, superb crew of Chris Phil and Trevor, every one enjoyed themselves very much, this is our second trip and we are looking forward to the third. If anyone is looking for a good day out I would throughly recommend a Wherry trip you will be entertained by the wildlife, photographed by every passing cruiser, but finish your day very relaxed and happy.

Watford North Explorer Scout Unit had a great weekend a board Albion and 4 half deckers from the Hunters Heritage Fleet. 24 of our young people and leaders got the opportunity to sail on all the different boats, whilst we visited Upton, South Walsham and Ranworth Boards. The weather was great and it was a really sight to see all of the boats under full sail coming down the Thurne. Many thanks go to David our Skipper and his Mate Kevin who really helped to make the trip work so well.

I really enjoyed my trip on Albion last August. I spent two lovely days on board, and we were very lucky with the weather. We went from base at Ludham, down to Wroxham for a brisk sail accross the broad, not forgetting a great photo opportunity! Stopping for the night near Belaugh, and finishing off the second day in the evening at Potter Heigham ready for the open day in the morning. Thanks to Ian for the invite, and the experience of being on this fantastic boat!

I went on Albion in August and what a beautiful trip it was. We were blessed with the weather for the 2 days I was on it and they really showed me the beauty of the Norfolk Broads in the summer. As a keen photographer I was able to capture some amazing shots of the wildlife, the broads, and the Wherry itself as the dingy being pulled by the wherry goes out with groups of people as Albion sails the broad making the opportunities for photos very good. A very worth while trip to just get to go on Albion and learn more about who Wherries work and how peaceful they are to sail. Would love to go again, thank you for the invite last year.