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Forum: General Racing Topics 05-06-2014, 01:06 PM
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Posted By Cookee
It's a factor of PR and money, no money no PR,...

It's a factor of PR and money, no money no PR, the lack of a decent sponsor made everything else more difficult, the reasons put forward for a lack of a title sponsor would make interesting reasons...
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-05-2014, 11:34 AM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
They are all going down over 2 weeks, haven't got...

They are all going down over 2 weeks, haven't got the range (I would think) for the long legs to break records and no flexibility on start dates - Therefore a bit of a non starter I would imagine?
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-05-2014, 07:53 AM
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Posted By Cookee
:bang: :headbang:

:bang: :headbang:
Forum: General Racing Topics 29-05-2014, 04:53 PM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Raceboat International latest: Raceboat...

Raceboat International latest: Raceboat International.com (https://raceboatinternational.com/index.php?id=1494)
Forum: General Racing Topics 29-05-2014, 01:40 PM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
"Was" as in I saw some photos of him down there -...

"Was" as in I saw some photos of him down there - sadly he doesn't keep me updated on his current whereabouts or I would be able to keep you informed! They will have to get the boat back to London...
Forum: General Racing Topics 29-05-2014, 01:16 PM
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Posted By Cookee
I think Peter Dredge was in Monaco with the...

I think Peter Dredge was in Monaco with the Martini boat?
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-05-2014, 02:18 PM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Sorry should have said origianl Cowes Monaco...

Sorry should have said origianl Cowes Monaco committee/organisers - I was only trying to separate you from the current race.
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-05-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Having been told of the latest news of the...

Having been told of the latest news of the Venture Cup my lovely wife had a few choice words to say:

Didn't RB12 get cancelled quite close to the start and didn't a bunch of people lose money on...
Forum: General Racing Topics 10-05-2014, 09:23 AM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I doubt the RYA were swayed by the comments on...

I doubt the RYA were swayed by the comments on here!
Forum: General Racing Topics 09-05-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
No reaction from Venture Cup yet so it looks like...

No reaction from Venture Cup yet so it looks like that's it, according to the PR London and all of the venues had all made immense efforts with festivals laid on etc at every venue on the way down...
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-05-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
It seems that old habits die hard. That sort of...

It seems that old habits die hard. That sort of press release can only create a lack of confidence in the race and if it's all being dealt with you have to wonder what the agenda is?
Forum: General Racing Topics 01-04-2014, 01:22 PM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
What class is that in then?

What class is that in then?
Forum: General Racing Topics 26-03-2014, 08:52 AM
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Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I'm assuming there is a full cabin in the front...

I'm assuming there is a full cabin in the front of that then?
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-10-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
1200.3.5 "Access at this opening must not be...

1200.3.5 "Access at this opening must not be restricted in any way whatsoever" could easily disqualify our boat as you could describe the rear seats as obstruction - That would depend on the measurer...
Forum: General Racing Topics 16-09-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I asked the question about starting times on the...

I asked the question about starting times on the longer legs and the fleet will be starting very early indeed!

I was told that all crews will need to file a "flight plan" that will be kept secret...
Forum: General Racing Topics 16-09-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I would prefer shorter legs to be honest. ...

I would prefer shorter legs to be honest.

The problem is that most people can't afford more than 2 weeks off work for something like this and the overall distance involved - the organisers have to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 31-07-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
For those of you that noticed it is now obvious...

For those of you that noticed it is now obvious that I was involved with this - In my opinion it was simple - the race needs a London start for PR reasons, the PLA needs to restrict boat movements to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-07-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
No it isn't - trailer is in the middle of a...

No it isn't - trailer is in the middle of a rebuild so that it's easier to get on and off.

Not too shabby are they?
Forum: General Racing Topics 29-06-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Here's a video made by my sister from Wood Wharf...

Here's a video made by my sister from Wood Wharf - it features some of my family but there are some boats as well! Video (https://youtu.be/_OeKygnCXjU)
Forum: General Racing Topics 22-06-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Worsforwear you must have a great inside source -...

Worsforwear you must have a great inside source - As a competitor I haven't heard anything and I spoke at length to "Blimp" yesterday afternoon!

Edit - it seems I was a bit too fast for you!
Forum: General Racing Topics 18-06-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I don't know who you are or where you got your...

I don't know who you are or where you got your information from but I can tell you that as another canopy boat we were never told we had to be seated and belted, if that had been the case I might...
Forum: General Racing Topics 16-06-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
As I understand it the French made it impossible...

As I understand it the French made it impossible to comply with their requests so that part of the race was cancelled - it's a shame it happened so late as I know of at least two crews that would...
Forum: General Racing Topics 15-06-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
The problem is that powerboat racing has never...

The problem is that powerboat racing has never been able to make that connection for meaningful sponsorship of an event - even Asif from P1 with a large amount of "Seed money" couldn't get the big...
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-06-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
I think you'll find it's too big for marathon...

I think you'll find it's too big for marathon (50' max UIM length allowing up to around 55' overall), but there is meant to be a Superyacht class although I don't think they're actually going to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-06-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,499
Posted By Cookee
Some video of the run down to Southend from Tower...

Some video of the run down to Southend from Tower Bridge - This was the fastest bit! https://youtu.be/-pWsueOURVU
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