The 2025 Circuit Powerboat Association British Championship roars into action this Bank Holiday weekend, with the opening round hosted at the iconic Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad.
Taking place over Sunday, May 4th, and Monday, May 5th, the event, organized by the Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club (LOBMBC), promises a spectacular weekend of high-octane racing, gathering some of the UK’s best powerboat racers.
Engines will fire up from 12 noon on both days, as racers across six classes — GT15, GT30, F4, F2, OSY400, and T850 — battle it out to gain an early advantage in the championship hunt.
Club Commodore Peter Mantripp is eager to kickstart the season in style:
“We look forward to welcoming all the visiting competitors to the opening round of the 2025 Circuit Powerboat Association British Championship and hope to get the Championship off to a fantastic start.”
With a strong fleet of homegrown talent ready to defend local pride and conditions on their side, LOBMBC’s racers are tipped to shine as they look to retain — or claim — British Championship titles.
Stacked Line-Ups Across the Classes
The entry lists for this opening round reflect the growing strength and depth of British circuit racing talent:
GT15 Class
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Riley Hudson (21)
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Tate Mantripp (23)
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Millie-Rose Bowman (37)
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Zach Jelf (71)
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Poppy Stewart (88)
GT30 Class
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Jonny Brewer (1)
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Mason Jessup (2)
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Ashley Penfold (3)
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Jared Duncan (15)
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Jamie Atlee (18)
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TJ Masters (43)
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Richard Hibbert (72)
F4 Class
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Oban Duncan (7)
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George Elmore (14)
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Caleb Jelf (71)
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Ben Morse (97)
F2 Class
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Colin Jelf (4)
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Ian Blacker (14)
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Fabrice Boulier (33)
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Steve Hoult (40)
OSY400 Class
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James Bowman (37)
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Jason Mantripp (51)
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Tomas Cesnys (59)
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Ben Sallis (64)
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Ben Prewer (73)
T850 Class
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Bill Owen (7)
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Nigel Edwards (16)
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Andy Hood (42)
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Mark Williams (49)
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Steve Cash (77)
With a vibrant mix of experienced champions and emerging young talent, the 2025 season opener is set to deliver two days of thrilling racing, tactical duels, and electric atmosphere on and off the water.
If you’re anywhere near the Broads this Bank Holiday, make your way to Nicholas Everitt Park — adrenaline and action are guaranteed.
For further information, media enquiries, or interview requests, please contact LOBMBC Press Officer Nikki Drummond at 07984177360 or by email at [email protected].
