East Suffolk Council
Oulton Broad Yacht Station
Oulton Broad Yacht Station provides permanent and short stay moorings for the local community and visitors to the district. Welcoming a mix of privately owned and hire craft and can cater for both motorised and sail craft.
Situated at the southern end of the broads system, boat access can be gained via the River Waveney or Mutford Lock. The lock and bridge are operated by the yacht station team on behalf of the Broads Authority and Suffolk County Council.
Facilities at Oulton Broad Yacht Station include:
- Permanent moorings
- Short stay/visitor moorings
- Electric hook-up for moorings
- Laundry service
- Slipway for launching and recovery of small craft
- Boat and trailer parking facilities
- Winter storage
- Boat towing service
Local places to go
In close proximity to Oulton Broad Yacht Station, there are a range of restaurants, public houses, hotels, local shopping, large park with tennis courts and a frequent train service that runs into the town centre and the award winning South Beach areas of Lowestoft.
Moorings
The Yacht Station is very busy during July and August, particularly for Oulton Week in late August, and the Gala weekend over the August bank holiday, therefore advanced booking is strongly recommended during this period. Also within view of the moorings there are regular motor boat racing events run by Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club, the world's oldest motor boat racing venue. More information on race meetings.
Sailing takes place on Oulton Broad, which can be viewed from the yacht station or on Nicholas Everitt park. Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club diary of events.
Moorings can be booked in advance by contacting the Harbour Master by email, on 01502 574946 or via VHF Channel 73.
| Email us to book a mooring |
Charges
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