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2026 Membership Form now available to download

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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• Paul Breach

• Fred Emeny

• Sarah Patchett

• Charlie Wilson-Sutter

Updated: 8 February 2026

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For anyone needing a measurement certificate for the 2026 Season, the process is straightforward and convenient.

You can download the necessary form online. Once completed and signed, the form should be sent to the CPA along with the required payment.

The fee for a measurement certificate is £10, which applies to new certificates, renewals, replacements for lost or damaged certificates, as well as changes in ownership.

It's important to note that measurement forms are valid for a decade, after which renewal is necessary.

Ensure all details are accurate to avoid any delays in receiving your certificate.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

On this day 2 decades ago

We remember one of the clubs most colourful characters, Douglas Haig Willey, who raced various outboard hydroplanes between 1961 and 86 winning a multitude of national championships. He was also the LOBMBC commodore in 1969-70.
He was renowned for his storytelling and those travelling with him to numerous overseas events will vouch for there authenticity. One story involves the infamous Lord Lucan who Doug claims he saw in South Africa following his disappearance, both had been members of the same casino in London.
Doug died on 6 February 2006 aged 73 and was buried in the grounds of his16th century mansion at Mundford, Norfolk. MW

1961 'Miss Chief I' Doug Willey_edited.j

Doug's first outfit in 1961 and below his final one in 1986.

British Hydroplane Champion 1973, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 & 80 / British OB Champion 1972 & 75 / British OC Champion 1968, 75, 76 & 77 / British OD Champion 1970, 75, 76, 78 & 83 / British OF Champion 1974 & 75 / British OX Champion 1969 & 70 / British OC Speed Record 1970, 73 & 74 / British OD Speed Record 1972 / British OF Speed Record 1972 & 73