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Forum: Guernsey Powerboat Association 11-10-2013, 10:51 PM
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Posted By CB1
But they never mention white helmets... The...

But they never mention white helmets... The research shoes that in all light/weather conditions White came out on top. Hence why the RNLI wear them..
Forum: General Racing Topics 31-01-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,169
Posted By CB1
Yeah I understand the new class rules for 3c...

Yeah I understand the new class rules for 3c Cliff and Scotty's done a fantastic job, but all the other boats can run in non UIM World or Continental events for their class and there are plenty of...
Forum: General Racing Topics 31-01-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,169
Posted By CB1
In the eyes of the organisers. We always seemed...

In the eyes of the organisers. We always seemed like the naughty children, should be seen but not heard. Any one remember when we were shoved up in Lallows yard?
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-01-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,169
Posted By CB1
Class 3 has always been the under class and...

Class 3 has always been the under class and always will be in their eyes...r
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-01-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
Don't get me wrong. As a competitor, the package...

Don't get me wrong. As a competitor, the package was very good. It was about 2k per boat travel, plus accom for a week. Fantastic really, especially, if like us, you were already on the continent for...
Forum: General Racing Topics 26-01-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
When you saw the officials expenses claims you...

When you saw the officials expenses claims you could see where it went.. They, the officials, didn't know that we knew the main sponsors guy on the ground, we met him up in Puerto Banous and got...
Forum: General Racing Topics 26-01-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
As regards to the RYA and sponsorship, anyone...

As regards to the RYA and sponsorship, anyone remember Gibraltar?
The Russian sponsor get so fed up with the more,more,more attitude of the RYA and officials, he pulled the plug.. This was mostly...
Forum: General Racing Topics 24-01-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
Well said Dave... Most sence I've heard from a co...

Well said Dave... Most sence I've heard from a co driver for ages.... Hope you're well.. The RYA does have its faults but it does try. The current imcumbant of the office could do better and is not...
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-01-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
That's torn it.... likely to be assassinated now...

That's torn it.... likely to be assassinated now by ninjas.... He has a wide circle of friends!!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-01-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
No Ciao, the best is 'Black Ops SF Helo Pilot'...

No Ciao, the best is 'Black Ops SF Helo Pilot' Only called upon in times of National Emergancies....:speechles
Forum: General Racing Topics 23-01-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,533
Posted By CB1
Ciao, I wouldn't worry about the authors grasp of...

Ciao, I wouldn't worry about the authors grasp of English, rather his grasp of reality!!!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-12-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,147
Posted By CB1
Mike Spinks still owns one and brings it out to...

Mike Spinks still owns one and brings it out to play occasionally. Can't remember if it was either the old RnR Motors, or the Mumfords Double M Music.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-12-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,347
Posted By CB1
Nigel could be a pain, but he was a true...

Nigel could be a pain, but he was a true gentleman of the sport. He'd argue black was white in the pits, but once at the bar it could become grey...... Great human being and will be sorely missed by...
Forum: Poker Runs & Cruises 14-12-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,877
Posted By CB1
So it's a month on from the initial web site up...

So it's a month on from the initial web site up soon and now it's six weeks more.... How long does it take to put just one page up? Need a hand Gary? I have a very good website designer to hand. I'm...
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-12-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By CB1
If youre anything to do with it Gary I feel the...

If youre anything to do with it Gary I feel the worst. Didnt see you at Alans funeral along with all the other clipper aircrew..
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 04-12-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
Knowing the police forces in Europe.. They aint...

Knowing the police forces in Europe.. They aint going to be too happy with upto 50 boats on trailers, in convoy, running on their roads. Have plenty of euros with you!!!!!
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-12-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
So you will penalise the smaller craft which...

So you will penalise the smaller craft which maybe are not able to handle the conditions as much? I think force 5/6 is a good cut off point having been in a life raft in those sort of conditions.
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-12-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
And thats a forecast wind speed.... You'll need...

And thats a forecast wind speed.... You'll need to be racing early morning to get those sort of conditions at that time of year. The onshore winds in those parts are pretty fierce come about 1100.
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-12-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
The logistics of this race must be a nightmare...

The logistics of this race must be a nightmare for the organisers as well as the entrants. Just the refueling alone must be a head ache... If there are 30 boats entered and each one takes 15mins to...
Forum: Technical Q&A 01-12-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,678
Posted By CB1
You can spend ££££££'s on the mechanical side,...

You can spend ££££££'s on the mechanical side, but if the balance of the boat ain't right you'll be wasting your money. That, and a prop that works for you, and the boat and you both are at ease...
Forum: Technical Q&A 29-11-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,678
Posted By CB1
Dont be tempted to switch to electric fuel pump,...

Dont be tempted to switch to electric fuel pump, they are more trouble than they are worth. Just make sure that the mechanical pump is in good condition and both diaphrams are good.
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 27-11-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
So Mike, with the final payment due at the end of...

So Mike, with the final payment due at the end of the month, how many boats have you got entered and ready to hit the start line? I'm only asking as my company is looking to put some sponsorship out...
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 24-11-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,069
Posted By CB1
So when will we find out what the new race is...

So when will we find out what the new race is going to be called? Oh I forgot.... They won't, round England and Wales was still round Britain.......
Forum: Guernsey Powerboat Association 02-08-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,168
Posted By CB1
Don't let the Smith famialy any where near the...

Don't let the Smith famialy any where near the buggies.....p:seaman:
Forum: General Racing Topics 18-07-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By CB1
The funeral will take place on Thursday 26th in...

The funeral will take place on Thursday 26th in Hythe around 1000. More details to follow.
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