John Lockwood
It is with immense sadness that we have to inform you that our very good friend and fellow member, John Lockwood, passed away yesterday June 11th.
His funeral will be on Monday 1st July at 1 pm at Gorleston Crematorium..
Sending our thoughts and love to John's family.
Phantom open meeting Saturday 25th May
Results here
Considering the forecast was for very light winds, the conditions were really quite good! Shifty SE breeze. Well done Ben Falat!
Congratulations Joe Drake!
Joe Drake has won the Laser Standard section of the RYA Youth National Championships. With a super score that included 6 wins in the 9 race series, he dominated the fleet. Onwards and upwards!
Laser and Single-hander open meeting Saturday 6th April
Results here.
A good day's racing despite chilly conditions.
SQUIB BROADLAND REGATTA 30th-31st MARCH
What a super weekend!
Click here for link to Yachts & Yachting report and results.
RYA Regional Youth Champions 2019
Congratulations to Joe Drake, the 2019 RYA East Youth Champion. Onwards and upwards!
More info here
Dates for 2019
Bit by bit our programme for 2019 is coming together and there are now some dates on our Events Calendar 2019 page. Click here.
Please note: the date of the Phantom open has been moved from June 1st to May 25th.
Broadland Youth Regatta at Norfolk Punt Club, Barton Broad Saturday 1st Sept.
WOBYC WON IT
Well done TEAM WOBYC - Edward and James Nourse, Thomas Betts, Harry Purvis, Ellie Oliver, Gordon Royall, Felix Cripps and George Madin.
Special mention must go to George and Felix who won in the Slow Handicap and Topper fleets respectively and Edward and James who were 2nd and 3rd in the Fast Handicap.
Link to photos by Robin Myerscough here.
OULTON WEEK 2018 – 19th to 24th August
Photos - here's a link to Oulton Week photos taken by Trish Barnes - click here.
Latest News
A page has been added to provide information about a proposed change to the club from a Ltd Company to Charitable Status. Please see here for more information.
Dinghy Park …
If you want to keep your dinghy in the WOBYC dinghy park, please contact Andy Ritchie. Email: dinghypark@wobyc.com
Separate rates apply for members and non-members. Rates for 2018 can be found here
About us…
The Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club is one of the regions premier sailing clubs, and the only one in the broadland area to offer racing 52 weeks of the year.
Situated on the south side of Oulton Broad in Nicholas Everitt Park it boasts an enviable position with views of the whole sailing area from the grounds and each of the three balconies. Facilities include changing facilities, a canteen, stair and lift access to the first floor where there is a large bar area and the race control office or 'the box'. Outside there are two large floating pontoon jetties which offer safe and easy mooring.
WOBYC is a club run by its members for its members.
WOBYC Clothing
We have a range of WOBYC branded clothing available for our members - please see the 'For Sale' page here
New Page – Abandoned Boats
Andy Ritchie has taken over the running of the dinghy park, the new 'Abandoned Boat' procedure has now been posted and can be found here: http://wobyc.com/abandoned-boats/
More information will follow along with pictures.
If you would like to email Andy about any dinghy park matters you can get him at dinghypark@wobyc.com.
Oulton Broad Depth Chart
New Broads Authority depth chart has been added and linked to the site - click here.