The day before our three day break aboard Golden Emblem was marked by my 90th birthday , our first day marked my sons 57 th . As a birthday treat it could not have been better . The boat was excellent . Built to a high standard ,and having built a 40 ft motor sailor in 1987 I have a critical eye . The accommodation for our daughter and husband , my wife and I and our son was without fault . The boat layout with forward galley layout and panoramic windows was ideal . My wife and I had our honeymoon on the Broads in 1956 ,based on Oulton Broad .We revisited many places with fond memories and though now built up in places much was familiar . Mind you late October ‘56 was not all that warm with ice on the deck . But the heating on Golden was faultless . Smooth running engine , bow thruster and a son laden with RYA qualifications as Skipper meant that this old man could relax and enjoy . Maybe, God willing , we will hope to come again thanks to Ferry Marina Dr Frank Newton OBE