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Forum: General Racing Topics 13-09-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Posted By Martin The Talker
prize presentation cowes 2015

Would any of the photographers who took pictures last Sunday evening, kindly post here if you have pics you are willing to share ?
The crew of Jupiter, C51, are especially keen to obtain a shot or...
Forum: General Racing Topics 19-08-2015, 11:52 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 25,725
Posted By Martin The Talker
I quite agree - better still if a few more...

I quite agree - better still if a few more entries roll in.
I understand that the CLASSIC RALLY, also in CYH will have a grand entry, so all in one place, race boats & rally ex-race boats & similar....
Forum: General Racing Topics 19-08-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 25,725
Posted By Martin The Talker
Yes, good boats entered, but where are C7...

Yes, good boats entered, but where are C7 Barwood, Hot Lemon (Rib) & the Norwegiens from last year I wonder.
It would also be nice to see the Big grey Buzzi Rib racing again - one can but hope !
...
Forum: Offshore Racing Drivers Association 21-07-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,118
Posted By Martin The Talker
ORDA Race -Littlehampton this coming w/end, July'15

ANY NEWS ON THE ABOVE PLEASE ?
Is the race still to take place ?
Forum: General Racing Topics 09-07-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,374
Posted By Martin The Talker
Sally Windsor, the race secretary has undertaken...

Sally Windsor, the race secretary has undertaken to contact sagety boats.
I suggestthatyou contact her, via the BPRC website.
I am sure that your valuable assistance will be reqd again.
Thanks for...
Forum: General Racing Topics 17-06-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,808
Posted By Martin The Talker
And not a word about the Le Mans 24 on our...

And not a word about the Le Mans 24 on our national media sadly !
It used to be a highlight - the mean greenies have obviously wormed their way into the BBC & ITV !
Forum: General Boating Discussion 28-05-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,633
Posted By Martin The Talker
As The Columbine Building in East Cowes is now...

As The Columbine Building in East Cowes is now supposedly to be the building where the new Red Jet 6 is to be built, one supposes that it is, in the short term at least, lost to the museum project....
Forum: Offshore Racing Drivers Association 23-05-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By Martin The Talker
ORDA Races at Torquay - 23/4/5 May 2015

Any info'/news on the above please ?
Entry lists, course details, race results PLEASE ?
Forum: COPC 13-04-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,975
Posted By Martin The Talker
COPC AGM & Social

Please note that COPC (Classic Offshore Powerboat Club) will be holding its 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) & social gathering at The RAF Yacht Club, Rope Walk, Hamble this Saturday, 18th April,...
Forum: General Racing Topics 19-02-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,511
Posted By Martin The Talker
A return to a two-race format, with...

A return to a two-race format, with Cowes/Poole/Cowes running alongside the CTC Race.
A return to CYH, together with entertainment/bar etc there.
Invitation to Class 3/V24/CLASSICS/What Have You...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-02-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,620
Posted By Martin The Talker
The late Howard Wretham

Clive Baker informs me of Howard's funeral arrangements.
These are:
Date- Monday, 9th March.
11.45hrs depart Howard's home.
12.00noon. Service at Christ Church, Christ Church Road,...
Forum: Gallery 23-01-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Martin The Talker
Thanks John !

Thanks John !
Forum: Gallery 23-01-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By Martin The Talker
Forgecraft

I remember that Forgecraft when it was new !
Built in Alton, Hants, & raced in the 1980's, when we had multi-class offshore races, & class 3C (2 litre) was megga, with upto maybe 20 boats in that...
Forum: COPC 16-01-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,328
Posted By Martin The Talker
Billy Shand-Kidd

Sad to report that Billy S-K passed away just after Christmas .
More info' & pics etc on www.classicoffshore.com / news or Classic Offshore facebook page.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 22-11-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,554
Posted By Martin The Talker
Try contacting Francis through Drivers Dry...

Try contacting Francis through Drivers Dry Berthing. The boat is kept there, & I think that Gill would probably forward a message to Francis.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-09-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By Martin The Talker
I have received my "Last Ever Issue" of MBM. It...

I have received my "Last Ever Issue" of MBM.
It seems that existing subs are to be transferred to MB&Y, which at least is more sense than to Yachting Monthly, previously suggested.

Sad to see a...
Forum: Offshore Racing Drivers Association 16-09-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,062
Posted By Martin The Talker
Nice thought ! Sadly, it may not be possible at...

Nice thought !
Sadly, it may not be possible at present, due to the number of safety boats req'd to "sanitise" a channel through the Solent, & HM Harbour Master in Portsmouth probably not too keen...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 11-09-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By Martin The Talker
I've just received an e-mail from the magazine...

I've just received an e-mail from the magazine subscription distributors (Magazines Direct), advising that MBM subscriptions will be transferred to Yachting Monthly !!!
Needless to say, I am not...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 10-09-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By Martin The Talker
Rumour had it that, in effect, MB&Y will be the...

Rumour had it that, in effect, MB&Y will be the "combined" IPC Motor Boat magazine, & that their content will be 'adjusted' to include topics & matters previous included in MBM.
We will wait & see !
Forum: Historic 10-09-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,689
Posted By Martin The Talker
What cooling system does the engine use ? A...

What cooling system does the engine use ?
A sealed system, or "raw" ?
Only ask as I note exhausts were 'dry' !
Forum: General Boating Discussion 09-09-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,359
Posted By Martin The Talker
Motor Boats Monthly Magazine to close-down

Rumours were circulating 10days ago, re "MBM" magazine, & its future, or lack of one.
I have, as a subscriber, today received word that IPC are to close the magazine, sadly.
MBM, unlike MB&Y, had...
Forum: Gallery 01-09-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By Martin The Talker
Nice pics ! Many thanks !

Nice pics ! Many thanks !
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 01-09-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,990
Posted By Martin The Talker
'Drew & Ali Langdon sadly suffered engine...

'Drew & Ali Langdon sadly suffered engine problems on the return from Torquay, but finished eventually.
Dorian & Vee G both withdrew their boats, following the illness to John Ridd.
John was rushed...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 01-09-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 31,990
Posted By Martin The Talker
I am pleased to be able to tell you that RENATO [...

I am pleased to be able to tell you that RENATO [ SONNY ] LEVI was this years winner of the trophy ! A well deserved designer who has been instrumental in so much of the history of this GREAT race !
Forum: COPC 29-08-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,482
Posted By Martin The Talker
Barry Sales is the IOW based gentleman, who now...

Barry Sales is the IOW based gentleman, who now owns "A'speranziella", the 1963 C-T Winner.
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