Racing's a funny game, Isn't?

wss · 20-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Seeing all the antics on boatmad has made me think. And the more I think the more baffled I become. All the people on Boatmad obviously have an interest in powerboat racing. Yet all you seem to do is moan. You moan about the RYA, you moan about people organising new series, you moan about the existing organisers, you moan about the politics, you moan about your competitors. In fact on the moaning front you're WORLD CHAMPIONS and you haven't even got your boats and your bums WET YET.

So let's review the facts.

To go racing you need one or two things in place.

You need someone to bother to organise it. Why anyone would go to the trouble is beyond me! Because the moment they put their head above the parapet you lot shoot it straight down.

Anyway, assuming you are stupid enough to be prepared to take the flak, you organise an event.

Firstly you need a Venue. This is not easy in today's political climate because let's face it, powerboat racing is not a GREEN SPORT - carbon footprints comes to mind! The Local Authorities happy to let events run in their waters are become less by the year. As for Local Authority financial support - you're having a laugh! Local taxpayers are not keen to support an event that has no benefit to them. Then you get into the BUGS AND BUNNIES BRIGADE. You know - treehuggers! Who consider powerboat racing to be tantamount to murder - you might kill a poor destitute prawn that only lives on the 2nd bit of seaweed 3rd rock from the right.

So you're stupid enough to battle through the above red tape - you've murdered, you've raped and finally cajoled into submission.

SO YOU NOW HAVE A VENUE - WHAT ABOUT THE MENU?

So you rush out and spend lots of money on:

Buying the equipment to stage the event (radios, flags, turnbuoys, anchors, chains, rope, etc ad infinitum)

Safety boats & officials

Cranes

RYA Event Insurance

Accommodation for officials & organisers

Cajol, blackmail, bribe and corrupt officials to attend

Paperwork - Amazon forests now lacking a few large trees - Course approvals 30 days prior to an event.

The poor fictitious organiser HAS ACHIEVED the above. PHEW ...

And announce the event is happening and now all they get is moan moan moan and more MOANS from the very people who they were organising an event for in the first place.

As an outsider looking in with a little bit knowledge - I think you all need to rethink the way you support powerboat racing. Otherwise it will become as dead as the proverbial DODO and the only people you will be able to blame are yourselves, but of course it will never be your fault - and then you can all go back to BOATMAD and moan and moan and moan and moan. And MORE MOANS as you now have nowhere to Race.

But I'm just an outsider looking in. What do I know?

Matt · 20-03-2007, 02:46 PM

Oh stop moaning!

Jono · 20-03-2007, 02:55 PM

..or, of course, you could throw your support into the races/classes that are already running, help sort out the tension/bickering that seems to arise by inserting some adult influence rather than starting new classes...just a thought as an ill informed "observer"..

Jon Holmes · 20-03-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wss

As an outsider looking in with a little bit of knowledge

You know what they say about a little knowledge!

I think you will find that only a small percent of members are interested in powerboat racing, the rest just want to watch!

ForTwo · 20-03-2007, 03:15 PM

I suggest you just stick to your own hobby... Frees-Bee. I'll organize a venue 4 you, how about Weston-Super-Mare Playa

verytricky · 20-03-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

..or, of course, you could throw your support into the races/classes that are already running, help sort out the tension/bickering that seems to arise by inserting some adult influence rather than starting new classes...just a thought as an ill informed "observer"..

I would argue with you, but I saw you pick up two 300 powerheads and load them into my truck, and I think I am too scared to argue....

( however, if I were to argue, I would suggest that someone like you take on a role in the RYA and get down to the events, and no one would dare step out of line. )

Matt · 20-03-2007, 03:21 PM

Bit like dogging.

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Originally Posted by Turnip1

I think you will find that only a small percent of members are interested in powerboat racing, the rest just want to watch!

ForTwo · 20-03-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wss

Seeing all the antics on boatmad has made me think. And the more I think the more baffled I become. All the people on Boatmad obviously have an interest in powerboat racing. Yet all you seem to do is moan.

Not everybody is moaning, you always got a few think they can do better, but damn, we race so often and always respect all the efforts organizers do, try and read some topics after a race, let's say the BRASS MONKEY, or the organisation RED SEA RALLY... but hey, you are just an outsider, but dont think so...rather an insider (2nd account) and frustrated maybe.

Jon Holmes · 20-03-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Bit like dogging.

the bandit · 20-03-2007, 04:57 PM

Why does that moan from WSS sound familiar. Could it be from someone who used to be on here. K.........

ForTwo · 20-03-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by the bandit

familiar. Could it be from someone who used to be on here. K.........

I buy a Vowel Bandit ... the "I"

Ki....i.i..

oh, got some left for another 1... the "A" please

Ki..a.i.i..

BluFin · 20-03-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wss

But I'm just an outsider looking in. What do I know?

Not a lot..................., to quote a small bald man

Jon Fuller · 20-03-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BluFin

Not a lot..................., to quote a small bald man

Hang on,............ I aint that small!!

BluFin · 20-03-2007, 09:07 PM

Not you BIG boy...... the magic one

Smith · 24-03-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by the bandit

Why does that moan from WSS sound familiar. Could it be from someone who used to be on here. K.........

I know for sure that Paul has no connection with WSS. I did ask him though, he denied all knowledge. Also spelling & grammar is far to good for Paul. Paul did mention that Bandit should know better than to spread unsubstantiated rumors about him though!!

the bandit · 24-03-2007, 02:46 AM

[QUOTE=Smith;105226]I know for sure that Paul has no connection with WSS. I did ask him though, he denied all knowledge. Also spelling & grammar is far to good for Paul. Paul did mention that Bandit should know better than to spread unsubstantiated rumors about him though!![/QUOTE

2 Contradictions in one Paragraph

I take it i'm not welcome in Malta then.

JamesM · 25-03-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wss

....the more I think the more baffled I become.

Story of my life!!!

Milemuncher · 25-03-2007, 01:30 AM

Respect to anyone who has the round things to organise anything in this day and age, just by puting pen to paper they have laid themselves on the line for some sort of law suit good luck to them without people like WSS we would all just have fast ish boats with no one to race against .!!!!!! Long live the organisers the moaners & wingers will allways b there.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jon Fuller · 25-03-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Milemuncher

without people like WSS we would all just have fast ish boats with no one to race against .!!!!!!

But as he says, he's.... "just an outsider looking in" So what exactly do we have 'him' to thank for?

Jon Holmes · 25-03-2007, 10:21 AM

If he's the same guy who was trying to pump "Snake Oils" for all mans insecurities a couple of days back, does he have a potion that turns a Bombard AX3 into a 30' Phallus with twin 525SCi's?

He'd sure have some taker's then.