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Oulton Week Clothing
This year, as well as the 80th Anniversary clothing (see here: 80 year clothing ), the Club is offering some unique designs for Oulton Week. We have options on offer with an Oulton week design for boat teams and alike - available in T-shirt, Polo Shirt or Hoody! Also available in kids sizes. These are now live and available here:
Published 12:40 on 6 May 2026
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Yacht Charters
For those looking to do some sailing further afield, DJM Yachting Ltd. offers WOBYC members an extra discount of at least 5% on yacht charters throughout the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and other worldwide sailing destinations. For more information or to obtain a quote, contact Duncan McGoldrick: Email: duncan@djm-yachting.com Tel: +44 7454 292060 Website: www.djm-yachting.com I hope you are well. I just thought I'd get in touch to see if you think
Published 15:38 on 4 May 2026
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WOBYC is 80 Years old this year
We have various celebrations planned... Sunday 19th April: 80th Birthday. Buffet lunch, Celebration cake and a cocktail. Saturday 4th July: More details nearer the time. There are also a couple of celebration merchandise available... Please fly your celebration flag! Flags are £15 each, and available to buy behind the bar as of 19th April. BUT there are only 50 flags available so get in quick! Celebration Polo Shirts: Available
Published 16:59 on 7 Apr 2026
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Junior Whitsun Training Week
The details are now on the web site: Junior Whitsun Training Week Places are filling up fast!
Published 08:13 on 5 Apr 2025
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Thames Sailing Barge at Lowestoft
The engineless Thames sailing barge will be berthing in Lowestoft this weekend and will be opening to the public at selected times, with a travelling exhibition of sailing barge heritage in her hold, and we will also be screening a nautical feature film Wind, Tide & Oar on Friday and Saturday evenings. This is all free courtesy of the Heritage Fund, but a free ticket is necessary to see the film, from www.windtideandoarcom/sea-tour
Published 18:26 on 28 May 2024
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Crane and Shed Keys
This week, Phil Cooper is updating the locks to the shed and Crane. Therefore, all those who have paid for Crane Keys and / or shed storage should see Phil this weekend (May 4th and 5th AM) to swap your 2023 key for the 2024 key.
Published 13:32 on 29 Apr 2024
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Whitsun Week Junior Training 28th - 31st May
Full information for this year's junior training week is now online, please follow this link .
Published 08:21 on 5 Mar 2024
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RNLI - 200 years
Sound your (boat) horns at 12.00 on Monday 4th March. As part of the RNLI 200th year celebrations, all mariners are invited to sound a continuous long blast on their ships horn for approximately 30 seconds. Please join in thanking the RNLI for the incredible work they do keeping us safe on the water.
Published 11:02 on 1 Mar 2024
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Lake Lothing Closure
From 8th March, for 3 weeks, Lake Lothing will be closed to marine traffic. The commencement date for the 3 week temporary suspension to navigation in Lake Lothing is now provisionally set to start on 4th March 2024. 4th March - Navigation suspended in Lake Lothing with arrival of Barge with Gull Wing section. 4th-10th March - Lake Lothing closed to all transitory traffic. 11th March - Lake Lothing transit
Published 13:09 on 17 Feb 2024
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Sailing a Wherry on the Broad
Friday 31st May, Saturday 1st June. Book your trip here: All Day Trips | Wherry Yacht Charter
Published 14:44 on 13 Feb 2024
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Junior Training Days - February Half Term
We are planning to run 2 days of informal training during the February half term. Wednesday 21st Feb - Single handers/own boats Thursday 22nd Feb - double handers (Club Wanderers/2000's) If you are interested, please speak to Kyle or Jason
Published 10:53 on 4 Feb 2024
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Topper Success
Nathan (and Anna!) spent the weekend at Carsington Water Sailing Club where the top 24 ranked Topper sailors in Great Britain were invited for a weekend of top level coaching by ITCA. The coaches consisted of Steve Irish (Olympic level coach) Tom Goodbourn (Top level Topper coach) and Joe Rowe (2022 Topper World Champion and now coach) and focused on race strategy and tactics within a quality fleet. (Nathan is currently ranked 24th.).
Published 12:11 on 29 Jan 2024