The Broom Owners Club are an independent and non-commercial association of people with at least one thing in common - we all own Broom boats.
Anyone who owns/part-owns any boat produced by C.J. Broom & Sons - young or old, large or small, sea-going or strictly non-tidal . . . and that applies equally to the boat or you!
If you're proud of your BOC membership you'll want to fly it from your flagstaff so get one of our double sided burgees or house flags to adorn your mast.
We also have caps, ties, clothing and a new club pin badge.
The next issue of Sweeping Statements will include an article on the above subject. My investigations at the boat show were limited as only two companies exhibited, but in the meantime a potentially money saving tip - at renewal check you insured cruising limits as if you have the standard Brest to Elbe you will pay for this, but do you only cruise UK coastal ?? If so, by restricting to this you could save around 20%.
UK to the Med with a Broom / Buffet Dinner / Sunday lunch
Written by Kelston Tobin
Monday, 18 January 2010 22:39
Some of us have thought of doing it! David and Val Evernden have done it, they took their Broom 10/70 to the Med in 2005, this is the account of thier voyage told by them both followed by a hot Buffet in the Cruising Association at Limehouse on 20th March, full details to be found on the SE region page.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:35 )
Sweeping Statements
Written by Vic Hodson
Monday, 11 January 2010 13:13
The Christmas edition of Sweepings should now be with all members, if not, it is delayed soemwhere in the snow !
As it has gone, the next issue needs some articles from YOU. We have had various items about renovating older boats, how about something from those with the "newer" boats....even new boats. Try putting pen to paper - or should it be finger to keyboard - and see what you can produce, and make my nerves a little less frayed come March !
For East region members - an early season dinner will be organised for around April - keep an eye for details on the region page.
Vic Hodson
National Events for 2010
Written by Louise Busby
Sunday, 27 December 2009 19:30
In order to ring the changes a little I thought it might be nice to look for a different venue for our 2010 Owner's weekend, and am considering alternative hotels close to Brundall or Great Yarmouth. From comments received so far it seems that most people are happy with the format remaining roughly the same, combining a Saturday tour of the Broom factory with some evening entertainment and the AGM on the Sunday morning. Having had a couple of years on trip boats on the Broads there seems to be a preference to return to the popular members' boat cruises for the Saturday afternoon so, volunteers permitting, this will be the plan. I will also try to offer an additional activity for those wishing to arrive on Friday, and for those for whom the factory tour does not appeal.
There continues to be some limited interest for a Sea Safety event, and there is the possibility that this could be organised at the Waveney River Centre, a riverside lodge park near Lowestoft, also accessible by boat with moorings available. It could be possible to organise a weekend event in March, with the option of lodge or boat accommodation for those who are interested.
I would be grateful if you could post your comments on these suggestions with an indication of whether or not either of these events would be of interest.
