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The inaugural motorboat race meeting was held during Oulton Broad Regatta Week on Thursday 20th August 1903 as part of the sailing programme organised by the The Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, under the auspices of the Norfolk Automobile & Launch Club. This was the third race meeting to be held in East Anglia, the two previous having been held during the Wroxham Broad Regatta. Six motorised launches competed in the single heat handicap race which was won by the steam launch Monarch driven by Mr. T. Jary.

In the same time a proposed offshore race off Lowestoft was cancelled due to rough conditions, but it eventually took place the following year. In 1905 this event was moved inshore to Oulton Broad and organised by the British Motor Boat Club. This first meeting entirely devoted to motorboats was won by Mr. F. Shepherd in his 19ft launch Betty powered by a 20hp Brooke inboard who took home the W. Brooke & Co. Trophy.

All racing was terminated on the outbreak of WW1, and it was not until September 1929 that offshore racing was resumed at Lowestoft with the first running of the Daily Mirror Trophy, but due to rough conditions the event was postponed for several years.

The Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club was founded in 1933 by local dentist Charlie Nichols and organised its first race meeting in September of that year. The Mirror newspaper was again persuaded to sponsor the trophy with a £100 first prize, and it was transferred to Oulton Broad in 1936. The starting gun was fired 4000 miles away in the USA from outside his boathouse by world water speed record holder Gar Wood, the sound being transmitted by transatlantic telephone. The winner was George Treglown in his 250cc Johnson powered hydroplane Black Magic. The American Treglown family, who lived on the edge of the Broad, were prominent pre-war racers and members of the first British team to compete in overseas outboard events in Europe and the USA during the late 1930’s. Edward Treglown also organised speed record attempts on the New Cut at Haddiscoe, setting a national 350cc B class record of 37.07 mph. In 1937 the Club organised its first international race which attracted a 3-boat team from Germany for the Daily Mirror Trophy. For the 6pentrance fee a crowd of 10,000 saw a fantastic speed of 32.23 mph reached by the winner Geoff Holt, a member of the Lancashire Club, who beat 23 entrants heats driving the 350cc Johnson powered Jeep.

Around 1948 one of the best known craft of the local racing scene appeared on the Broad Toby Suttons Lycoming powered Whisso-Bang. Her fame spread far and wide attracting visitors en-masse to the park. Whisso was superseded by another spectacular inboard hydroplane Rooster. This fiery boat was probably one of the biggest influences of many drivers. Big, noisy and fast, it had everything to appeal to spectators.

The Club received a boost at this time when Guy Batholomew, a director of the Daily Mirror newspaper, became interested in the racing whilst on holiday in the area. Keen to revive racing after the war, he commissioned Alan Darby to build six identical single step hydroplanes powered by British Anzani 350cc engines. These craft were hired at £10 for the season to local businessmen during the early 1950s. The idea proved a tremendous success because the following year these drivers went out and bought their own outfits. The popularity of inboard racing continued into the 1960’s thanks to the Albatross Marine concern at St Olaves who produced a range of aluminium runabouts.

By 1970 inboard runabout racing had disappeared although the Albatross is still very popular with members of the Classic Motor Boat Club. The inboards were superseded by outboard runabouts which were easily to maintain with numerous craft being constructed by the Yarmouth based Toby Marine (of Rooster fame) and by Yarecraft at Gorleston, owned by Frank and Francis Holmes. The 1960s also saw the introduction of inboard hydro racing with Nigel Bilton dominating the 1000ccImp powered category, finishing runner-up in the World R1 Championship at Nottingham in 1981.

At this time the runabout class saw a major change of direction in hull design when the first catamaran appeared on the Broad, when Pat Atkinson from Yarmouth acquired Akamo from Austrian boat builder Dieter Schulze. He was later joined by Bob Spalding and Tom Percival who went on to gain international success as works drivers for the major engine manufacturers. Bob became the Club’s first World Champion when he won the Formula 1 series in 1980. A major milestone in the Clubs history occurred in 1985 with a visit by Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. Prince Philip, who watched a drive-past of racing boats.

The outboard hydroplane section was revitalised in 1980 when Rex King introduced the 350cc Yamato motor from Japan, a class later adopted by the UIM (the world governing body) for international competition. Having organised several ordinary international races over the years, the Club was finally awarded its first major U.I.M. titled meeting when it successfully organised the World OSY.400 Championship in 1998. Competitors from as far afield as China, U.S.A. and Estonia competed in a outstanding event, with the overall title going to Marian Jung from Slovakia. The Club organised as second World OSY.400 Championship in 2007 with local driver Sean Barnard taking the title in spectacular style.

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Viewing the Racing

Viewing for spectators is from the banks of Oulton Broad at Nicholas Everitt Park  NR33 9JR .

 is available in public car parks in Oulton Broad village. If you are arriving from Norwich/Beccles direction or from the south, entrance to the car park is just over the railway bridge, passed the Flying Dutchman pub. If arriving from the north, drive through Oulton Broad, via Salt Water Way, passed the Wherry hotel and lock gates, follow the road towards Norwich/ Beccles and turn right into the car park opposite the church, just before the railway bridge. The main car park is split into several sections, the central one being used as the boat pits, so before and after racing you are able to view the boats close up.

     Car Parking is limited, so on busy days early arrival is advised.  8 hours of parking costs £4.00.

SPECTATOR ACCESS: 

via one of three entrances to the Nicholas Everitt Park, directly from the car park (free parking after 6pm).

        £6.00      for adults

        £3.00      for children and senior citizens

        £15.00   for a family ticket (2 adults + 2 children)

RACE TIMES:  

Thursday evenings 6pm start, racing until 9pm or dusk whichever comes first - slightly earlier start in August as the light fades quicker.

Oulton Broad guide

The gateway to the Broads National Park

Forming the Southern Gateway to the Broads National Park, Oulton Broad is a busy tourist and sporting centre with many beautiful sights to take in, a range of activities to try out and places to visit, shop, eat and drink.  It is a place to slow your pace and meander by cycle, foot or boat and admire the scenery and wildlife and explore at your leisure.

Did you know?

Oulton Broad is a well known as a thriving centre for watersports, with powerboat racing, canoeing and its Thursday night speed boat racing. 

The author George Henry Borrow grew up in Oulton Broad before embarking on a great many travels, he returned to the area in 1840 and from his estate wrote a great many of his most popular novels, including The Zincali and Lavengro. His legacy is remembered in the nearby ‘Borrow Road’. 

Oulton Broad's Nicholas Everitt Park is home to the Lowestoft Museum; probably best known for its important collection of 18th-century Lowestoft Porcelain. Other fascinating displays include locally found fossils and artefacts relating to early man (Pakefield Man dating back 700,000 years) and local archaeological displays of objects from Roman and Anglo-Saxon sites. There are also exhibits relating to HMS Lowestoft and HMS Mantis and Lowestoft as a fishing port.

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Oulton Broad Highlights

1. Nicholas Everitt Park

With its extensive water frontage and open views across the Broads, Nicholas Everitt Park is a jewel in the crown for Oulton Broad and offers scenic walks and a range of amenities, leisure facilities, beautiful gardens and attractions. This includes the Lowestoft Museum, situated in the Broad House, a grade ll listed building dating from 1685.  The Museum boasts one of the best collections of Lowestoft Porcelain as well as many objects and displays relating to the history of the area and its people.

The park also hosts a calendar of events in the summer from powerboat racing to concerts on the bandstand, plus lots of yacht racing on the Broad. The park offers a variety of water based activities and for those with their own vessel a slipway is available. There are tennis courts, a bowling green, toilets, putting green trampolines, a play area, boating lake and ponds Head down to the park during the summer months and enjoy a concert from the Victorian Bandstand or on most Thursday evenings watch some of the world’s top drivers at the Power Boat Racing. The summer weekends are a great time to watch the yacht racing. Alternatively, simply find a spot on the grassed area, or many benches, and enjoy the picturesque waterside views across the Broad or stop at one of the cafés for a refreshment break.

2.The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads

The Broads are Britain's largest protected wetland and third largest inland waterway, designated for its special characteristics, unique landscape, wildlife and culture. Stretching across both Norfolk and Suffolk, with over 125 miles of navigable waterways, the beauty and tranquillity of its landscape, as well as being home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the UK, it is easy to see how it attracts around eight million visitors every year.

Heading east from Oulton Broad, the Mutford Lock links the Broads to Lake Lothing and the North Sea via Lowestoft. The connection of salt and fresh water, and two different tides on each side, means Mutford Lock is an unusual design – you will notice the double lock gates at each end which are used to adjust the level of the water within the lock. The length of the lock was designed so that a trading wherry could fit within it. The Norfolk Wherries, with their iconic long, low shape and large sail, were used to transport all manner of goods around the Broads network. The hotel opposite is named after them.

You can sail along the River Waveney from Oulton Broad to Burgh St Peter with  Waveney River Tours , a 100 seater passenger boat or be the captain of your own ship with a boat hire from  Oulton Dayboats . 

For more information on The Broads, download this free digital guide:  http://qrco.de/VisittheBroads2021

3. Powerboat Racing and Sailing

4. International Boatbuilding Training College

5. Carlton & Oulton Marshes

Useful Information

A Visitor Information Point is located at Oulton Broad Library, 92 Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3JR   and at Th e Harbour Master's Office, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9JS

Public conveniences and baby changing facilities:

Nicholas Everitt Park, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9JR  - Disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.

The Boulevard (next to the Yacht Station), Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9JS - Showers and toilets.

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How to Get to Oulton Broad - By Public Transport

With  Suffolk on Board   you can plan journeys using public transport from and to a town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest.

As many destinations along the Suffolk coast are rural there can be limited public transport services on many routes, but there are journey solutions through various local community transport services that will get you to where you want to go/your final destination. These tend to need to be booked in advance but you can find out more and plan your journey at  Suffolk on Board. 

Local bus timetables and further information can be found at www.suffolkonboard.com

Address: Gordon Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1LR.

Oulton Broad has two rail stations; Oulton Broad North , Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3LJ, providing services to Lowestoft and Norwich, and Oulton Broad South , Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR33 8QX providing services to Beccles with on-going connections to Ipswich and London.

Greater Anglia operates frequent train services. All train tickets can be purchased via the Greater Anglia Website or the app.

Car Parks in Oulton Broad 

To find parking places in East Suffolk and where parking fees apply, visit the council’s  RingGo  parking service .

The free RingGo app allows drivers to locate a parking place before starting their journey, receive navigation to it, see how busy car parks are within an area, pay for your parking session and extend it if you need to. Signing up to RingGo is as easy as entering your car’s registration and your payment details.  Find out more about registering and using the service on the RingGo how it works page.

Nicholas Everitt Crescent, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR33 9LQ   - 1 hours free parking

Nicholas Everitt Park, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR33 9JX   - Pay and Display

The Boulevard, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR33 9JS - Pay and Display

Parking for Larger Vehicles and Campervans

Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, NR33 9JT (in designated coach bays)

For further details visit   Larger vehicles and campervans » East Suffolk Council

Walking in Oulton Broad

Walking in East Suffolk has just become easier. In partnership with East Suffolk Council, walking app Go Jauntly has launched a collection of East Suffolk walks. 

Go Jauntly is a free community-based app to promote walking, wayfinding and nature connection. You can find local walks created by people who know and love them, discover the greenest walking routes from A to B, create your own jaunts and enjoy outdoor adventures with friends and family. 

Go Jauntly is available to download, for free, on the  App Store and the Play Store.

Travel Information & News

For the latest travel information listen to or visit  BBC Radio Suffolk 

For local news, visit The Lowestoft Journal website.

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Oulton Broad Power Boats

Oulton Broad is the oldest motorboat racing circuit in the world and the only venue to hold weekly race meetings.

RACE CONTROL The racing is controlled from the Clubhouse where there is a large diameter clock facing up the Broad  which is synchronised with our new computer timing system. Two minutes prior to the start of the heat a siren will sound and a series of coloured lights are displayed from the start-line. Three numbered discs are also displayed, these are turned at minute intervals. The clock commences to revolve one minute prior to the start, and continues to turn until the entire field has started. Competitors starting before their allocated handicap time may be disqualified or penalised a lap. Points are awarded to all competitors who receive the chequered flag.

THE CIRCUIT The 2-buoy course is 1069 meters in circumference. The Wherry Buoy near the Yacht Station requires considerable throttle easing whilst the Top Buoy can be taken at a slightly faster pace. A very high tide may necessitate a shorter circuit.

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Cruise to the Suffolk Broads’ most easterly location – Oulton Broad.  The lovely broad and village of the same name is a wonderful place to visit and is only a stone’s throw away from the traditional seaside resort of Lowestoft.

There is a beautiful waterside park to explore, which is a great place to watch the regular powerboat and yacht racing and is also home to the Lowestoft Museum.  You can also relax and admire the view from waterside pubs and restaurants, browse the village’s independent shops, or entertain the kids at a popular petting zoo.

Within walking distance of Oulton Broad is one of our National Park’s most important wetlands, the fantastic Carlton and Oulton Marshes nature reserve. Lowestoft’s award winning sandy beach and traditional seafront are also easily accessible from Oulton Broad, as is Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park.

Oulton Broad is one of the highlights of the Southern Broads and can be reached by following Oulton Dyke from the River Waveney. Flanked by pretty Nicholas Everitt Park, riverside houses, marinas, hotels and restaurants the broad eventually flows out to the sea at Lowestoft via Lake Lothing, which is connected to the broad by a lock.

Nicholas Everitt Park is perhaps the best place to relax by the waterside, with a host of entertainment and nature opportunities.It has a beautiful setting that’s perfect for a stroll, to feed the ducks, and fish. You can listen to bands playing from the bandstand on Sunday afternoons and there are plenty of spots to grab a cup of tea and ice cream as well as a children’s play area.

The park is home to the Lowestoft Museum, which is housed inside the Broad House Grade II listed building that dates back to 1685.  The free museum, which is open 1-4pm, has one of the world’s largest collections of 18 th century Lowestoft Porcelain and details famous characters linked with Lowestoft – including composer Benjamin Britten and writer George Burrow. 01502 511457.

For a sheer adrenaline rush make sure you watch the thrilling powerboat racing which is held on the broad every Thursday evening from 6pm throughout the summer and on many Bank Holidays. The broad is also home to the Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club which races every Sunday and on Wednesday evenings. They also hold the major Oulton Week regatta at the end of August, which attracts dozens of visiting yachts.

If you are looking for a way to entertain the kids, head to Pets Corner Farm Park on Bridge Road, where there are lots of animals to pet and learn about as well as a tea hut. 01502 563533.

Those looking to have even more fun on the water may want to check out Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre, which offers sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.

The main village of Oulton Broad is well worth exploring with plenty of eateries and independent shops – ranging from butcher’s to gift shops and  a chandlery. The village also has a train station, which is the easiest way to reach Lowestoft (See Daytrips).

Oulton Broad Yacht Station Charges £5 for a short stay and £10-26 overnight. Showers, toilets and laundry service available. Water and electric charges apply. 01502 574946.

The Commodore pub and restaurant moorings The £10 per night mooring fee is redeemable against food. 01502 508231.

There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Oulton Broad – here are some suggestions:

No. 142 Cafe & Bar Patisserie and cafe serving hand-made cakes, light lunches and afternoon teas. Open every day 9am-6pm.

The Commodore pub and restaurant Pub and restaurant with a garden overlooking the broad.Serves burgers, pizzas and more. Pub moorings with fee redeemable against food (see moorings). 01502 508231 .

The Copper Smoke House Family friendly wood smoke restaurant with a garden overlooking Nicholas Everitt Park. 01502 589843.

Quayside Bar & Restaurant Waterside pub and restaurant serving traditional pub food with a good children’s menu using local produce. Real ales and live music nights.01502 500895.

Wherry Hotel Family friendly carvery overlooking Oulton Broad.  Also serves traditional pub fayre, light bites and English breakfast. Real ales available. 01502 516845.

• The Republic of Adygea

Adygea is a Russian federal subject found in the south-western part of Russia in the northern part of Caucasus region. It is part of the Southern federal District. It stretches from the Kuban River in the south to the Caucasus foothills to cover an area of 2,900 square miles, and it is the 5th smallest republic in the Russian Federation. The official languages in the Republic are the Adyghe and the Russian languages. The largest city in the Republic is Maykop which is also Adygea’s capital, and it is home to about one-third of the total population in the Republic.

Maykop is the largest and the capital of Adygea Republic in the Federation of Russia . It is found on the bank of Baleya River which is a tributary of the Kuban River. The city shares its boundaries with the District of Maykopsky to the south and east, the district of Giagnsky to the north, and the District of Belorechensky in the Krai of Krasnodar to the west. The population of the city has been almost constant, and in 1989 it had a population of 148,608 people, in 2000 it had a population of 156,931 people, while in 2010 population of the city had dropped to 144,249 people.

History of Maykop

Maykop is named after the Maykop culture of the early Bronze Age, and this was after the discovery of a royal burial site in 1897. In 1857, the Russian military Fort was built in the area where the city is located. Oil deposits and natural gas were discovered near the City of Maykop in 1911, and in 1936 Maykop, together with the surrounding area, were merged to create the autonomous oblast of Adyghe and effectively becoming the administrative center for the autonomous region. In 1942, the city of Maykop was occupied by the unified army of Nazi Germany (Wehrmacht) without any resistance because of the operation of Germany ’s Brandenburger commandos. However, in January 1943 the city was liberated by the Red Army. The city has been the capital of Adygea republic in the Russian Federation since 1991.

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The foothills of Caucasus Mountains are covered with deciduous forests while other parts of the Republic is mainly plains which has rich soils and agriculture is the main activity and crops such as wheat, corn, hemp, sunflowers, tobacco, potatoes, vegetables, and melons a widely cultivated. There is a local specialty of a flower which is cultivated for its scent that belongs to the lavender and the Crimean Rose. Floodplains along the Kuban River are marshy, and there are approximately 8,000 hectares which have been claimed for market gardening. The main industry in the Republic is primarily processing of farm products, and there are oil and natural gas which is extracted near the Maykop. Similarly, timber is another major product particularly in the Southern part of the Republic.

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The Adygea Republic, Russia

The capital city of Adygeya republic: Maykop .

The Adygea Republic - Overview

The Adygea Republic (alternate spelling: Adygeya ) is a federal subject of the Russian Federation, part of the Southern Federal District. The republic is an enclave within Krasnodar Krai.

Maykop is the capital city of the region.

The population of the Adygea Republic is about 468,300 (2022), the area - 7,792 sq. km.

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History of the Adygea Republic

The territory of Adygea has been inhabited since ancient times. Abadzehskaya Paleolithic site is located in Maykop district. Also there are a lot of archaeological sites of Bronze and Iron Ages. Maykop archaeological culture is well known.

A lot of unique items were found during the excavation of the hills near the village of Ulyap in Krasnogvardeysky district. Most of the precious items excavated while Adygea was part of Krasnodar krai and known as “Scythian gold” or “Kuban gold” can be found in museums outside of Adygea.

The indigenous Adyg population’s ancestors are considered to be ancient Meots, Sinds, Aheys, Zikhs, Kasogs, and Kerkets residing in the region. As a result of the Caucasian wars (1763-1864), the majority of the Adygs (Circassians) were exiled to the Ottoman Empire. The rest of the Adygs were settled in the lowlands, on the left bank of the Kuban River.

More Historical Facts…

Adygea was formed on July 27, 1922 as Cherkesskaya (Adygeyskaya) Autonomous Oblast (province) with the center in Krasnodar. From August 24, 1922 till August 13, 1928, it was Adygeyskaya (Cherkesskaya) Autonomous Oblast, and then Adygeyskaya Autonomous Oblast.

From August 2, 1924 till December 28, 1934, it was part of the North Caucasian krai, then, till September 13, 1937, part of Azov-Chernomorsky krai and finally - part of Krasnodar krai.

April 10, 1936, Maykop became the capital of the region. April 28, 1962, Tulsky (now Maikopsky) district of Krasnodar krai was joined to the region. October 5, 1990, Adygeyskaya Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was declared. Since 1992, it is the Republic of Adygea.

In December 1991 - January 1992, deputies of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Adygea were elected. It was the first Parliament in the history of Adygea. In 1993, it was reformed into Legislative Assembly (Khase) and, in 1995, - into State Council - Khase. The Constitution of the Republic of Adygea was adopted by Legislative Assembly - Khase on March 10, 1995.

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The Adygea Republic - Features

Adygea is located in the northern foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. The northern part of the region consists mainly of plains while the southern part has mountains. The main river of the region is the Kuban River. The highest mountains are Chugush (3,238 meters) and Fisht (2,868 meters).

The climate is moderately warm, the average temperature in January is minus 2 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 28 degrees Celsius.

The republic is rich in forest resources, which occupy more than one third of the republic’s territory (the southern part), and building materials (gravel, sand, clay, limestone). The republic has small reserves of natural gas. In the mountainous part of the republic there are small deposits of gold, ore materials.

Adygea is an industrial-agrarian republic with such industries as food processing, woodworking, pulp and paper, mechanical engineering and metalworking. The basis of the agro-industrial production is crop production, pig, sheep, poultry, and horse breeding. Several railways pass through the territory of the republic.

National composition of the population according to the 2010 census: Russians (63.6%), Adygs (Circassians) (25.8%), Armenians (3.7%). Most of the population of Adygea profess Orthodoxy and Islam. The Slavic population - Orthodox Christians, Circassians - Sunni Muslims.

There are two local universities in the republic: Adygea State University and Maikop State Technological University.

Attractions of the Adygea Republic

Adygea is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. This region is rich in waterfalls, caves, rock formations suitable for climbing, gorges, canyons, rivers, alpine meadows, pine and fir forests.

The territory of the republic is a region of mixed tourism. It is rich in interesting natural areas and objects: the Caucasian State Biosphere Reserve located in the Republic of Adygea and Krasnodar krai, the National Park “Gornaya (Mountainous) Adygea”, a number of unique natural sites.

Khadzhokhsky Gorge, a canyon of the Belaya River, begins in the vicinity of Maikop. Near the canyon there are waterfalls of the Rufabgo stream.

In the mountain village of Guzeripl, on the territory of the Caucasus Nature Reserve, you can find one of the most famous dolmens, they can also be found on Bogatyrskaya glade. There are sites of ancient man, remains of fortresses, alpine gardens, and sources of mineral water “narzan”, which in Circassian means “drink of the gods (narts).”

Adygea is a great place to practice active tourism: hang gliding, caving, rafting, mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, canyoning.

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