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Old 22-11-2009, 04:53 PM   #1
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Is there any chance the new Drivers Powerboat Club could replace UKOBA which appears to be on its knees. Unlike UKOBA, Drivers has a base and facilities for its members. Those with long memories will recall the halcyon days of UKOBA with 30-40 Class 3 and Cruisers fulfilling a full programme of events and the UKOBA Ball was always a sell out affair with upwards of 300 people having a ball. I'm sure if someone with drive and iniative could resurrect those days and we could see 20 Class 3-C boats on the start line. Why not involve OCR as well as their great days are behind them and six or seven cruisers would be welcome....where are the Webby's of the world nowadays.
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Old 22-11-2009, 05:00 PM   #2
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....where are the Webby's of the world nowadays.
Those old folk, like Webby and Tony Davis have all retired, and in the case of those two ex Cruiser Class racers, they've now both received their telegrams from the Queen.

When last interviewed, Tony Davis was quoted as saying "I'm a teapot".
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Old 22-11-2009, 07:28 PM   #3
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When last interviewed, Tony Davis was quoted as saying "I'm a teapot".
And where are the biscuits
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Old 30-11-2009, 08:40 PM   #4
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Top idea!!, I was new to ocr last year and it was so depressing to see how much its shrunk since I used to sit and watch it in my early teens.
Cant wait for next season but would be awesome to see the sport regain the popularity it deserves!
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Old 15-12-2009, 03:40 PM   #5
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will there be any sort of meetings for the club next year? sorting out events or just social gatherings, etc?
May be bi-monthly/ quaterly?
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Some sort of acknowledgement for receipt of payment would be good.
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Old 15-12-2009, 05:31 PM   #7
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as far as i know membership cards are in hand ,the club has been waiting on a club account and for the rya paperwork to come back.get the new year out the way and then get things happening for the season.
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Old 15-12-2009, 05:34 PM   #8
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great stuff, thanks
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Old 15-12-2009, 05:35 PM   #9
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will the club be affiliated by the rya then,so you can join to be able to race
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cool, thinking about doing the basic at cowes this year
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Old 16-03-2010, 10:38 PM   #13
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for some reason only known to the rya the clubs afflliation is taking forever.on a brighter note a treasure hunt is planned for good friday from drivers.the plan is to leave at 12 mid day and should be back about 3 depending how fast you are .theres no entry to members just bring cakes for afternoon tea.craining can be aranged by speaking to gill or garath .if the weathers kind it should be a good laugh and just write to get all your boats out from there winter covers. more details next week :up
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Ok great. Hopefully I can make it. Will let you know.
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for some reason only known to the rya the clubs afflliation is taking forever.on a brighter note a treasure hunt is planned for good friday from drivers.the plan is to leave at 12 mid day and should be back about 3 depending how fast you are .theres no entry to members just bring cakes for afternoon tea.craining can be aranged by speaking to gill or garath .if the weathers kind it should be a good laugh and just write to get all your boats out from there winter covers. more details next week :up
I'll check on the affiliation timescale and report back.

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