Norfolk wherry charity calls for more volunteers

 

A charity that maintains five of the eight remaining wherries on The Broads is calling for more volunteers to help "keep history sailing".

Wherry Yacht Charter, based in Wroxham, in Norfolk, said it needed more people to help to sail the boats and work behind the scenes to keep them running.

Wherry Yacht Charter has restored the five boats it operates and from the beginning of May to the end of September, it runs sailings, bespoke charters, viewings and events for visitors.

Chair of trustees Andrew Scull said the charity needed volunteers, both to assist with crewing the wherries and to contribute to tasks needed to "preserve them for future generations to enjoy".

"We are a small, friendly and welcoming charity that is developing its areas of activity and strives to match a person's interest or skill set with a volunteering opportunity," he said.

"The contribution made by our volunteers is much appreciated and they take great pride in living up to our motto of 'keeping history sailing'."Volunteers willing and able to crew the wherries can join the charity's training programme. Other roles available range from viewing guides and helping at events to fundraising, administration and maintenance of the wherries.