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Immersion Test Dates

Drivers Requiring an Immersion Test for the 2026 Season please see the information below from Osprey -

IMMERSION TEST 2026 BOOKING IN FORM https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfu8B-e.../viewform

     Please note the change of venue address in the Midlands too:

Penkridge Leisure Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge, ST19 5RX

     Please see below for the confirmed dates and venue for the immersion tests.

PENKRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE - Saturday 7th February - 12.00-14.30

PENKRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE - Saturday 7th March - 12.00-14.30

PHOENIX LEISURE CENTRE, L.O.B.M.B.C. (TBC) Saturday TBC

     Also before attending please make sure you are familiar with the current rule and regulations relating to Immersion Tests and have the correct Equipment with you.

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Our thanks go to the following for their photographs used  in this website:

 

Lee Prewer
PJB Photography
Paul Breach

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Sarah Patchett

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Updated:  31 December 2025

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   FROM THE ARCHIVES   

1967 The pits at the Wherry Hotel

Launching activity at the Wherry Hotel slipway involving 3 Martin Humphrey in Sawdust, 15 Brian Green in Hustler, 16 Cliff Howes in Oddjob, and 5 European Champion Willy Ryan in Eggshell with mechanics Bernard Ryan and Harry Kemp-Place.  At this time all boats had names - halcyon days indeed !  M.W.

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At this time outboard hydroplanes dominated British circuit racing;

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92 years of racing on Oulton Broad - the world's oldest motorboat racing venue

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