Guernsey Basic races - Page 7

larby · 14-03-2009, 10:42 AM

I'm sure kev won't mind too much if i reply on this one...

Meeting seemed to go very well. We had a good turn out with many people (around 16) signing up for racing, several other people joining as social members.

Plenty of people were keen on forming the new GPA comittee, and there were no objections i was aware of to the racing. The local model powerboating club showed an interest in becoming a part of the event.
There was some potential interest in sponsorship for the event, which is great news.

All in all i would have said it was a very positive meeting which i for one found very helpful. It would seem to all be coming along very nicely.

Many thanks to Kev for making all of this possible again, i know it's taken a huge amount of time and effort so far, with much more yet to come!

Thanks, James

caw blimey · 14-03-2009, 11:45 AM

Thanks for your reply Larby My router went pop yesterday so was not able to get on internet.

We now need to keep the moment-om going I will speak to herm about the bringing back the Herm race.

Moose · 15-03-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by caw blimey

Thanks for your reply Larby My router went pop yesterday so was not able to get on internet.

We now need to keep the moment-om going I will speak to herm about the bringing back the Herm race.

Hey Kev will we bring the Inter Insular trophy up for you to have a look at before you give it back to us again? Tee Hee

Big V · 15-03-2009, 10:42 PM

yes we definitly need to keep the momentum going... GPA meeting within the next 2 weeks to install the new committee

everyone is talking about the racing in Guernsey this Summer and everyone is really up for it. i for one have had loads of phone calls this weekend and everyone is looking at boats to race

Moose - i think this shows that Guernsey is the better island! haha!

this summer is going to rock!!

caw blimey · 15-03-2009, 11:08 PM

Hey Kev will we bring the Inter Insular trophy up for you to have a look at before you give it back to us again? Tee Hee

Not a chance!! we will never give it back, we have learned from the best (ITS OURS)

larby · 16-03-2009, 01:07 AM

Just so everyone over here is aware, someone i know had a 2.4 bridgeport powerhead and mid stolen the night after the race meeting.
Could be a complete coincidence, but it could also be linked. If anyone hears of someone looking for a cheap gearbox, or of anything else which may suggest involvement, please give me a PM.
Unfortunately some people don't believe in actually working to earn what they want!

Cheers, James

andy21 · 17-03-2009, 12:08 PM

Shouldn't be too hard to spot a stolen engine, can't be that many bridgeports around, let alone in Guernsey!

On a seperate (coincidental) note, I've decided to sell my bridgeport engine

(joke)

Boat should be in the water by the end of the week so getting really excited now! I await more details of the next meeting...

larby · 17-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Hopefully so!

Glad to hear you're nearly ready, I've still got miles to go!! Best of luck with the launch mate, should be good!

James

lain · 25-03-2009, 09:21 PM

I must say the Herm race seems especially interesting, but I really don't like the idea of going near any rocks. Am really interested to know the course.

Haven't even driven my new boat yet or put my ring21 up for sale. Will be a couple of weeks before I do either.

Larby are you going to race your cat, has the peer pressure got to you, owning an old race boat?

Would be good to see it racing.

larby · 25-03-2009, 09:30 PM

Yeah i have every intention of racing the cat! I have done from the start to be honest but didn't want to commit too early! It's gonne be a struggle to do it though with a new business, a house to rennovate anda baby due in 2 weeks!

The herm course gets very close to a lot of rocks IIRC, so does the north beach course though if it still goes between the harbour wall and the rocks, all adds to the fun!!
Spare a thought for me having to navigate the cat around a tight course!

Will be great to see the extreme out!

James

Pash 1 · 25-03-2009, 09:35 PM

It will be great to see the Cat out doing what she did best

larby · 25-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Hell yeah it will!!

Big V · 29-03-2009, 12:05 AM

Alright Lads

Racing in Guernsey this summer is on in a big way.

We have had lots of successfull meetings

The dates for racing in Guernsey this summer are confirmed

Everyone on Guernsey is talking about the racing this summer - there is so much interest!

I cant f***ing wait!!!

TonyF · 02-04-2009, 07:09 AM

Hi I am new to all this but quite fancy a go at the poker runs. I missed the first meeting about this seasons races. What would I need to do and have, to join in all the fun?
Thanks Tony

andy21 · 02-04-2009, 09:00 AM

Welcome to the forum Tony,

That looks like an impressive RIB you've got there! Have you had it long?

Andy

TonyF · 02-04-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by andy21

Welcome to the forum Tony,

That looks like an impressive RIB you've got there! Have you had it long?

Andy

Hi Andy,
I bought the boat in September 2008. It went back in November for the Boat show and a few alterations. I absolutely love it. I don't think its quick enough to keep up with you boys though. I have had no racing experience, but would quite like a go at the Poker run.
What sort of boats do you guys have, and what speed are you averaging?
I don't want to be last...

Tony

Cookee · 02-04-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyF

Hi Andy,
I bought the boat in September 2008. It went back in November for the Boat show and a few alterations. I absolutely love it. I don't think its quick enough to keep up with you boys though. I have had no racing experience, but would quite like a go at the Poker run.
What sort of boats do you guys have, and what speed are you averaging?
I don't want to be last...

Tony

You'll be fine

andy21 · 02-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Don't worry about no experience Tony... we are in the same boat! (metaphorically speaking)

My boat is a Ring 21 with a 200hp Optimax, have only had it in the water for 2 weeks and its still being run in... alot of fun!! Rather nervous about racing it!

So far I have had 60mph on the way back from Herm, hoping for 65-70mph flat out, might be a bit optimistic though... What sort of speeds can your RIB do? Very big engine!

Have you been out at all this week? Weather has been perfect!

Are you interested in racing at all then? I think there are a couple of RIBs interested...

Andy

Big V · 10-04-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyF

Hi Andy,
I bought the boat in September 2008. It went back in November for the Boat show and a few alterations. I absolutely love it. I don't think its quick enough to keep up with you boys though. I have had no racing experience, but would quite like a go at the Poker run.
What sort of boats do you guys have, and what speed are you averaging?
I don't want to be last...

Tony

Hi Tony

that is an awesome rib you have there mate!

i saw you out in her around the back of Herm about 3 weeks ago on that really sunny saturday, i was out testing my boat and passed you through Percy's passage on the way back to Guernsey

you should definitly get involved in the racing and poker runs in Guernsey this year mate!! you will fit right in, its going to be awesome!!

TonyF · 10-04-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacques.Vermeulen

Hi Tony

that is an awesome rib you have there mate!

i saw you out in her around the back of Herm about 3 weeks ago on that really sunny saturday, i was out testing my boat and passed you through Percy's passage on the way back to Guernsey

you should definitly get involved in the racing and poker runs in Guernsey this year mate!! you will fit right in, its going to be awesome!!

lol
Hi Jacques, I was quite happily daydreaming, when my daughter starting screaming""he's going to overtake you"" I was miles away then heard you go roaring past me!! I tried to catch you but with my wife onboard, it wasn't to be.
You boat looked fantstic, a proper racing boat..
We are out most niceish days, so hopefully see you out there..