OULTON WEEK 2020 – IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE BUT IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT
The WOBYC Committee has been discussing Oulton Week and has come up with a plan. We are confident we can run some races but the big issues are the requirements for social distancing ashore and restricting the numbers of people who gather at the club.
Therefore the plan is to condense the regatta into 4 days (Sunday 23rd to Wednesday 26th August) with back-to-back racing to reduce time spent ashore between races. The fleets currently being considered are Fast and Slow Handicap dinghies plus BOD, Squib and Waveney classes. The River Cruiser class is also being invited to join in.
It will not be like a normal Oulton Week but we will do our best to make it as good as possible under the Covid-19 circumstances.
More details will be posted here soon, In the meantime, if you have any queries, please email sailing@wobyc.com .
CLUB RACING UPDATE 6th July 2020
CLUB RACING IN JULY
Please see the information posted on the 'Racing Programme 2020' page in the Racing section of this website for details of club racing in July on Wednesday evenings, Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings. The programme is very different from what was published in the club yearbook.
USE OF CRANE: Crane users should take responsibility for their own Covid-19 safety.
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.
Events Calendar
Please note - THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS! Events will be added as dates are confirmed.
Boxing Day Race
The results of the WOBYC Boxing Day all-comers race for the Jonathan House Salver are now in the Racing results page of the website. Click here.
Congratulations to Arabella Sabberton for a win in gusty conditions.
WOBYC Clothing
We have a range of WOBYC branded clothing available for our members - please see the 'For Sale' page here
Oulton Broad Depth Chart
New Broads Authority depth chart has been added and linked to the site - click here.
Dinghy Park …
If you want to keep your dinghy in the WOBYC dinghy park, please contact Veronica Falat or Andy Ritchie. Email: dinghypark@wobyc.com
Separate rates apply for members and non-members. Rates for 2020 are £74 for club members and £149 for non-members.
New Page – Abandoned Boats
The club has 'Abandoned Boat' procedures. They can be found here: http://wobyc.com/abandoned-boats/
More information will follow along with pictures.
If you have any queries, please email dinghypark@wobyc.com.