Welcome to WMBRC: We are open to new members
Join our vibrant lakeside community of racing and sailing enthusiasts
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Whether your passion is powerboat racing, yacht sailing, or simply being part of a vibrant, friendly community, there is a place for you here at our spectacular landmark lakeside site.
Explore the details below to get a feel for what our club has to offer. If you already know you would like to join us, or if you simply want to get a few more details on how the process works, let us know!
Drop us your details using the button below, or email our Membership Secretary directly at membership@wmbrc.co.uk, and Ben will be in touch to help you take the next step.
Membership of WMBRC
WMBRC encompasses much more than the name suggests!
Membership of the oldest ongoing motor boat racing club in the world
Enjoy hospitality in our Grade 1 listed Voysey Arts & Crafts clubhouse
Club fees to suit local, country and overseas membership
Support or join in with motor boat and yacht racing
Discounted accommodation rates in our heritage bedrooms
Discount when hiring the venue for a private event
Private access to Windermere with two boat launch slipways and foreshore facilities
Enjoy open water swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and other watersports
Enjoy a huge range of social events arranged by Members, for Members, all year-round
Take part in club-level powerboat racing with opportunity to race at international level
Club activities and social calendar
The Club calendar runs year-round including a wide variety of social events
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Annual General Meeting every March to confirm the plans for the year ahead
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Easter family fun weekend
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Bank holiday family events
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Themed dinners
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Gourmet nights and guest chefs
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Dinner and DJ nights
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Arts and crafts days
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Regatta Summer Ball
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Powerboat race days
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Family week with water-sports, games, entertainers, crafts, dinners, camping and much more
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Halloween and bonfire events
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Annual awards dinner for powerboat and sailing achievement
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Christmas events and New Year's Eve Ball
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Fitting out dinner ahead of the racing season
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'Rescue-and-patrol' dinner to thank our Members who provide this essential race event support
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Ongoing non-racing activities such as Broad Leys heritage, preservation and visitor support
Applying for membership
Many of our prospective Members have been introduced by current Members and will meet other Members & Committee Members at racing or social events.
Others who are interested in joining but do not know a current member can be invited to the Club and meet a Flag Officer or Committee Member to discuss membership.
All prospective Members are invited to join the Club for four months, this is known as provisional membership.
We ask that provisional Members take part in a range of Club activities during their four month provisional membership to ensure that Club membership is right for them before moving forward with full membership.
Children of Full Members aged 16 years who wish to take part in powerboat racing activities are subject to their own individual membership fee for licensing purposes.
If you wish to apply for membership of WMBRC please complete the enquiry form or contact the Membership Secretary at membership@wmbrc.co.uk
Summary of Membership Subscriptions
Types of membership
Notes
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Couple / Family membership
Two adults plus any children under 18 *
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Individual membership 30+
Living within 150 miles of Broad Leys
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Younger adult aged 26 – 29 years
50% discount of the individual membership
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Younger adult, aged 16 – 25 years
80% discount of the individual membership
* includes those ages 16 to 18 requiring a racing licence
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Country membership
Where main residence is over 150 miles
(as the crow flies) from Broad Leys
50% discount of the corresponding category, per adult
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Overseas
For those individuals living overseas, per adult
75% discount of the individual membership
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Provisional
The four month provisional membership fees are one-third of the corresponding annual rates
2026 Membership Subscriptions
Membership type | Full | Country | Provisional | Prov Country |
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Couple / Family | £1,640 | £820 | £547 | £274 |
Individual 30+ | £820 | £410 | £274 | £137 |
Younger adult 26 – 29 | £410 | £205 | £137 | £68 |
Younger adult 16 – 25 | £164 | £82 | £55 | £27 |
Overseas | £205 | n/a | £68 | n/a |