WOBYC PRIZE-GIVING DINNER & DANCE – Saturday 30th November
You really don't want to miss this! Get your tickets now! Everyone welcome.
Ivy House Country Hotel, Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad NR33 8HY
Laser open meeting – Sunday 6th October
The WOBYC Laser open meeting on Sunday 6th October was sailed in torrential rain and a wind that came from all directions! Only 2 races were sailed and Richard Smith won them both. Results here.
Ramuz Trophy – POSTPONED
Due to the forecast for strong wind tomorrow (Sat. 28th Sept.) the Ramuz Trophy event at WOBYC has been postponed. It is hoped to re-schedule it, maybe in November. More info about that soon.
Junior Regatta – Sat. 21st September
Well done to the 8 juniors who sailed in the races on Saturday morning.
In the Open Fleet for the Frithvale Shield, Tom Betts won the first race but then did too much capsizing! Harry Purvis and George Madin tied for first place on corrected time in the second race but George made sure of overall victory by winning the 3rd race. Harry was 2nd and Max Stratford 3rd.
In the Regatta Fleet Monty Farrar, sailing his Optimist, retained the Colin Fuller Trophy. Nathan Clark was 2nd.
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.