The Classic Offshore Powerboat Owners Club

Mike Lloyd · 17-08-2006, 07:48 PM

The Classic Offshore Powerboat Owners Club is now operational and is based @
7 Riding Way Wokingham Berkshire RG41 3AH

Meeting was held on Wednesday 16th August 2006 at 1930hrs

Name of Club COPOC
Elected Club Officers

President Ray Bulman
Vice President Tim Powell
Commodore Tony Fiddy
Vice Commodore Alan Goodwin
Rear Commodore Mike Lloyd
Sec/Tres J Iddon
Gen/Com/Members J Iddon Junior
Mike James

The cost of joining the club is £50 until Jan 2007 and then £100 per year. Anyone owning a Motor Cruiser or Powerboat that is fifteen years and over is eligible to join. It is the intention of the club to have fun and to hold several events during 2007 including Poker Runs, and a full offshore race @ the Needles culminating in a Black Tie Dinner etc.

Anyone wishing to join should please send their cheque together with full details of their boat with name, address and contact telephone number and email address to John Iddon at the above address.

Jon Fuller · 17-08-2006, 08:26 PM

How about a reduced level of membership for those who'd like to support the club, but don't have a boat, or have one that is too new?

Could be a reduced subscription fee, say, 50% of 'full' membership.

More wonga for the club, more interested people helping to support it etc.

OOD · 17-08-2006, 08:42 PM

Have to talk to the others

glen76 · 17-08-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon Fuller
How about a reduced level of membership for those who'd like to support the club, but don't have a boat, or have one that is too new?

Could be a reduced subscription fee, say, 50% of 'full' membership.

More wonga for the club, more interested people helping to support it etc.

is that a joke? if so actually quite funny mr fuller! Good idea too if not!

kipstone · 17-08-2006, 10:11 PM

Well done to all involved and I will be most happy to be involved and also to contribute to this new venture to attaempt to begin to protect and preserve both craft and the heritage of the sport.
Its long overdue. I look forward to meeting up at the next gathering.
Chris

OOD · 17-08-2006, 10:34 PM

Thanks Chris would you like me to send you a membership form

Maxim Gibson · 17-08-2006, 10:38 PM

To enter the poker runs do you have to be a member?

OOD · 17-08-2006, 11:01 PM

No they will be open to all

Jon Holmes · 18-08-2006, 09:04 AM

Why oh why do these things always have to culminate in a Black tie event!

It was sounding so interesting until that point.

OOD · 18-08-2006, 01:33 PM

you can wear your blazer

OOD · 18-08-2006, 01:34 PM

turpin 1
do you have an old boat? if so what

Jon Holmes · 18-08-2006, 02:07 PM

Whats this, do i sense sarcasm coming my way?

Well they do say you reap what you sow.

OOD, I do not have an "old boat" in fact i am "Boatless" at the moment.

I am having trouble making my mind up on my next purchase, but then i have three years to make a decision anyway.

Guess ill know it when i see it.

Mike Lloyd · 18-08-2006, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Turnip1
Why oh why do these things always have to culminate in a Black tie event!

It was sounding so interesting until that point.

Well, the girls like it and they have to put up with enough from us fellas during the year so its the least we can do. Besides it allows us blokes to chat boats, drink, eat and take the peeess out of each other. What more do you want?

OOD · 18-08-2006, 04:56 PM

Turnip 1

would you like a Bonito 36 worth the money with no engines but will take 3 x XR2's and that boat would be a classic

Matt · 18-08-2006, 04:58 PM

Why haven't you listed that on the where are they now thread?

Jon Holmes · 18-08-2006, 06:33 PM

Im not a fan of "Clip Ons", thanks for the offer, about the right size though.

Yeah, i know the ladies love a black tie do, my wife certainly does.

Ive never been one for uniforms and unfortunately I find spending an evening done up like one of the "Ramones"along with hundreds of other clones the least bit pleasant.

Jon Holmes · 18-08-2006, 06:52 PM

Ive just sold a 16 year old boat.

So to join this club, you can own any motorboat as long as its over 15 years old?

What about racing? Whats the details for race boats?

More info please.

Mike Lloyd · 18-08-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Turnip1
Im not a fan of "Clip Ons", thanks for the offer, about the right size though.

Yeah, i know the ladies love a black tie do, my wife certainly does.

Ive never been one for uniforms and unfortunately I find spending an evening done up like one of the "Ramones"along with hundreds of other clones the least bit pleasant.

Never found a problem with it myself as you are talking to fellas not the "uniforms" but whatever, if you aren't happy with it then you're not happy. You are going to miss out though.

Jon Holmes · 18-08-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OldMan
Well, the girls like it and they have to put up with enough from us fellas during the year so its the least we can do. Besides it allows us blokes to chat boats, drink, eat and take the peeess out of each other. What more do you want?

Well, someone to stop flicking "peeess" for a start!

Nah, your right OldMan, sounds like a laugh.

Mike Lloyd · 18-08-2006, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Matt
Why haven't you listed that on the where are they now thread?

My fault Matt, been too busy as OOD had asked me to post it. I'm supposed to be retired but have no time, it's ridiculous. OOD and myself found Cossack/Stiletto, etc etc tucked up along side "Follett" on it's trailer. Saw it on the DVD JF did for me on the last Round Britain Race in '84, going like a steam train. Must have missed a couple of legs though as it didn't finish in any of the prizes. Passed John Baker and myself in Flippin Eck five miles from the finish line in the '87 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race. Posting four pics now and will put them on the proper thread later.