Introduction
WELCOME TO OULTON WEEK 2025
As usual, there has been a huge number of people involved with getting the week ready, so I need to say a big thank you to those people already.
This year, there a few changes to the programme, with the inclusion of the Yeomans and double hander races but there are still some firm favourites, such as the Boatshed Disco!
Please note there are also some changes to the Sailing Instructions which are outlined in the attached booklet and all will be explained in the Competitors Briefing during the Commodores Reception.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all,
Kyle Beamish
WOBYC Commodore
ENTRIES MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Entries to be received by the club by 4 pm on Saturday 16th August. Download the Entry Form here: OW Entry Form 2025.pdf
Full details of the weeks activities are in the Oulton Week Booklet: OultonWeek2025 v2 booklet for website.pdf
What to look out for in 2025:
WhatsApp Group. The Oulton Week 2025 group will be used to keep all competitors informed of changes and important information - please join it to stay informed.
Important changes to Sailing Instructions relating to River Cruiser general recalls and a continuous obstruction created by the boats on swinging moorings to the south and west of the club.
Yeoman Class racing, twice a day.
The mid-afternoon Fast Handicap series is split into Double-hander and Single-hander races, sailing for separate trophies.
A few slow handicap boats may be invited to sail in fast handicap series, at the discretion of the race committee.
New booking system for River Cruisers mooring on the club pontoon extension. Please contact the River Cruiser Class.
Hog Roast (or baked Salmon) on Thursday evening, organised by Peter the caterer. Tickets on sale in the canteen until 5 pm on Wednesday.
Live music on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and there's the Boatshed Disco on Wednesday.
The club bar accepts card payments and it is well stocked with local beers, plus there will be cocktails all week.
No smoking or vaping in the WOBYC clubhouse or grounds please.
IMPORTANT NOTICES for 2025:
1. Some race times and details may vary from those published. Any material changes to times will be posted at the Clubhouse and on the club website www.wobyc.com and announced within the WhatsApp group.
2. Competitors preparing to start are requested to keep clear of the start line until their race is under the fleet 3-minute signal, and of course keep clear of boats racing.
3. Competitors must keep clear of the commercial passenger vessel Waveney Princess at all times.
4. There is now a booking system organised by the River Cruiser Class for River Cruisers that wish to moor on the clubs pontoon extension.
5. Boats may moor on the club jetties overnight from 18:00hrs but must move off by 09:00hrs each morning.
6. Owners of boats requiring swinging moorings on the Broad should contact Paul Rice the Harbour Master well in advance. You can book via the website https://yachtstation.co.uk
7. Dinghies on trailers may be kept in the WOBYC dinghy park near Colmans Dyke south of the clubhouse.
8. Broads Authority tolls must be paid. Short visit tolls can be paid at the Oulton Broad Harbour Masters office.
9. The toilets and showers will be left unlocked overnight, but the rest of the Clubhouse will be locked each night. Toilets and showers will be closed for cleaning between 6 and 7am.
10. Unauthorised cars must not be brought into the park at any time. Cars can be parked in the public carpark near the dinghy park. £5 a day, paid in cash or via the RingGo phone app.
11. The Broads Authority speed limit for powered craft is 6mph.
12. Well behaved dogs are allowed on club premises (including the balcony) but not inside the clubhouse. They must be on a lead at all times.
13. No smoking or vaping in the clubhouse or grounds please.
Last updated 19:36 on 22 July 2025