A sailing boat sank on the Norfolk Broads after being struck by a powerful squall, known on the waterways as a 'roger'.

The 20ft vessel, called Hazelnut, was sailing close to St Benet's Abbey on the River Bure when the incident happened on Tuesday.

The crew, who had hired the craft from Martham Boats, were able to get to safety.

The boat is a traditional sailing yacht known as a halfdeckerThe boat is a traditional sailing yacht known as a halfdecker (Image: Martham Boats)

The vessel was swiftly raised from the riverbed by boatyard workers and was sailing again by the end of the day.

The boat is a traditional sailing yacht known as a halfdecker and is very similar to a Yare and Bure One Design, or White Boat, one of the Broads' most familiar sailing vessels.

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The boats have a keel and are designed not to capsize or fill with water.

A spokesman for Martham Boats said the crew had been caught off guard by a sudden squall, which are known in Norfolk as a 'roger'.

Hazelnut can be sailed by a crew up to six people and is available to rent at £98 per day, with buoyancy aids included in the price.

She can be hired by the day from 9am to 4pm, for a short break or a week.