
Since 1933

Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club
Affiliated to the British Power Boat Association

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
• Fred Emeny
• Sarah Patchett
• Charlie Wilson-Sutter
Updated: 31 December 2025

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.

At this time outboard hydroplanes dominated British circuit racing;



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