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Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 03-09-2012, 08:15 PM
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Posted By Martin The Talker
It is something to be considered. The RMYC...

It is something to be considered.
The RMYC Race, now at the end of May (this year) is also a contender.
Cowes 100 needs a club to run it, & we have three in the UK, plus possibly the Roma race too.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 03-09-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
I said I agree with you Jon. No, the race...

I said I agree with you Jon.
No, the race organiser/s have a duty, if they are serious about running a race, to circulate potential entrants & encourage their support.
One cannot take the easy...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 01-09-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
I'm of course agreeing Cookee ! I only "report"...

I'm of course agreeing Cookee ! I only "report" what is said.

The UKOBA situation was made by their "organiser" at the Poole Race in May, when he said, in front of a number of persons after prize...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 31-08-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Course details at the western end were different...

Course details at the western end were different this year, for two reasons.
Firstly there was a large sailing regatta in Tor Bay over the b/holiday weekend, & we were not allowed to enter Tor Bay....
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 30-08-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Very nice pics & reports Nigel - thank you for...

Very nice pics & reports Nigel - thank you for posting them all !
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 29-08-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
I wish ! She was strangely absent from view...

I wish !

She was strangely absent from view however, when I was either in the cabin or "up top" - most mysterious!
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 29-08-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Every one of those 9000 horses were giving us all...

Every one of those 9000 horses were giving us all such a great morning !
A super experience - I've been on start boats before, but for the length of "entertainment time" & all the sights, this beat...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 28-08-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
I think they still have one of the previous Hot...

I think they still have one of the previous Hot Lemons, but I did not get to ask Mike the same question.
Would not be surprised if The Targa & older Hot Lemon are "it" for now.
Mike has raced for a...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 27-08-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
The new owner of Hot Lemon, & the boat, did not...

The new owner of Hot Lemon, & the boat, did not show up.

Its original owner (Mike Deacon) was on safety boat duty in his Targa at portland.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 27-08-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
John Mace Trophy

The John Mace Trophy was awarded to E-Lites - John Cooke(e) & co.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 21-08-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
From that, Sunday looks the best day then !

From that, Sunday looks the best day then !
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 21-08-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Carl - Are you free that day ??? Seriously, more...

Carl - Are you free that day ??? Seriously, more likely that a rough weather course would be used, if needed.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 21-08-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
1979 - only year it has been put back by 24 hrs.

1979 - only year it has been put back by 24 hrs.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 19-08-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Its DIFFUSERS, off Teignmouth , also known as...

Its DIFFUSERS, off Teignmouth , also known as Teignmouth Outfall buoy.
From there NE to Exmouth DZ Buoy, then back to Portland.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 19-08-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Nigel Barrett (Known as Littlenige) took it I...

Nigel Barrett (Known as Littlenige) took it I think.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 16-08-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Return Of The Dragon !

New/revised course details & a new (Well, returnee) entry in class B are now on the race website (www.cowes2012.co.uk)
The return of The Dragon - Arpo becomes Smokin' Aces !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 16-08-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Board Red Jet start boat at Cowes - order ticket...

Board Red Jet start boat at Cowes - order ticket before race day though.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 15-08-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Very Droll - seriously though - All interesting...

Very Droll - seriously though - All interesting offers considered.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 15-08-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Is that a firm offer for next year Bob ?

Is that a firm offer for next year Bob ?
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 14-08-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Bob, Maybe I misunderstood your message....

Bob,
Maybe I misunderstood your message. Nonetheless we are where we are, & thank you anyway.
As you say, maybe next time.
Regards,
Martin.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 14-08-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Bob, I understood from you, that you were racing...

Bob, I understood from you, that you were racing elsewhere, so I did not include you in the CTC Safety plan.

We had to get all safety boat details finalised by last Wednesday, so while extra boats...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 12-08-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Thats good then ! Usual increase in race no by 1,...

Thats good then ! Usual increase in race no by 1, I assume ?
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 31-07-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
RTYC have their own celebration regatta the same...

RTYC have their own celebration regatta the same weekend Mike.
They too are looking for safety boats, I understand.
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 29-07-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Safety Boats Still Needed

I know I have posted on this before, but we can still welcome more safety boat volunteers for Cowes this year.

Not only at Cowes, but we need more boats at the western end of the course, if...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 23-07-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 78,234
Posted By Martin The Talker
Safety / Observer Boats

Just to repeat the previous appeal - any offers of safety / observer boats, especially in the Torbay / Exemouth area would be Very welcome !
Also in Poole Bay / Solent too - This race needs you !!!...
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