Introduction
OULTON WEEK 2026: 23rd to 28th AUGUST
Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this years Oulton Week possible.
There are a few updates to the programme and Sailing Instructions, which are detailed in the booklet, on the www.WOBYC.com website and will be covered at the Competitors Briefing and Commodores Reception on Saturday 22nd August. This years booklet has been generously sponsored by Suffolk Boat Services Expert Boat Maintenance, Repair Services & Sales in Suffolk/Norfolk.
Socially, we have much to look forward to, including live bands, the quiz and the legendary Boatshed Disco. Please support the social events throughout the week.
WOBYC remains the best bar in Broadland (probably) - I check regularly in the interests of accuracy!
Have a fantastic Oulton Week, whether you're here for the racing, the socialising or simply to enjoy being on the water.
Fair winds,
Sam Cole
WOBYC Commodore
Please can all TROPHY WINNERS from last year ensure that the trophies are returned (engraved and polished, please) by the start of the week.
Need an engraver? Contact: Peter Playle of Essex Engraving Services, 5A Becks Green, Ilketshall St Andrew NR34 8NB. peter_playle@hotmail.com 07545 618099.
ENTRIES MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE. Entries to be received by the club by 5 pm on Saturday 22nd August. The entry details are shown here: OULTON WEEK ENTRY
The full race programme and Oulton Week Sailing Instructions are available on-line, and the results will be published here: OW Results
The Social Programme, Junior Activities, and details of the River Cruisers and Mooring arrangements are also available.
What to look out for in 2026:
WhatsApp Group. The Oulton Week 2026 group will be used to keep all competitors informed of changes and important information - please join it to stay informed. Join here:
The "Continuous Obstruction" that was trialled last year has been removed. Competitors are reminded that moored boats are an obstruction.
ILCA 4s (Laser 4.7s) are now included in the ILCA/Laser class series at 10.48 each day.
Yeoman racing, twice a day. With a class race at 10:00, and a mixed Squibs and Yeomans handicap race in the afternoon.
The start times for the afternoon keelboat class races have been altered. Check out the Race Programme, here: Sailing programme
Fridays Bloodbath race starts earlier than in recent years - 15.15 for faster boats and 15.18 for slower.
The Pensioners Plate will be awarded to the 1st Old Age Pensioner (at least 66 years old) helming a boat in the Bloodbath race.
Slow Showdown racing is being planned for Monday evening!
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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICES for 2026:
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 Tim Burrows 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. £5.20 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 16:12 on 16 July 2026