Cowes 2011 update - Page 18

robox · 30-08-2011, 11:42 AM

Apologies guys it appears i posted the wrong link in my first post.I was rushing before heading home to the midlands.

http://rjc-photography.ifp3.com/2/d5...-torquay-2011/

Rob C

Ciao · 30-08-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyToll

Can someone tell me where I need to return this brick to? I believe it stopped working at Portland, is it supposed to rattle?

Please give me a call Tony, I will you the details.

Also I need 1 back from Cookee.

Jon Fuller · 30-08-2011, 05:34 PM

Just had this emailed to me by an old mate from Poole. He took it at Portland.

Martin The Talker · 30-08-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Just had this emailed to me by an old mate from Poole. He took it at Portland.

Looks great - have you re-kindled your love of power-boats now Jon ?
You said you'd lost it earlier this year, but I think it may have returned
now !

odyssey aka Blue streak · 30-08-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Docta

Got to say the finish really was fantastic and so close between cinzano and ocean dragon. Cinzano looked and sounded amazing.

What happened to the cougar / Curtis rib?? It was the first boat back and seemed to be coming in at speed. We thought it had won but I guess they must have had problems and retired.

From what i hear today steve curtis had an intermittant electrical fault. Some thing to do with a rigging tube. Thats all i know some one may be able to shed a bit more light on it. Came through Portland really well though. Very impressed. Shame she let steve and the team down. All the best for next year i am sure your be there.

Jon Fuller · 30-08-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin The Talker

Looks great - have you re-kindled your love of power-boats now Jon ?
You said you'd lost it earlier this year, but I think it may have returned
now !

I didn't stop enjoying the racing / competitive side, it's the pleasure boating that's really lost it for me. Too dear, too much aggro, crap weather.

biffer · 30-08-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Safety

I consider that ALL of those requirements could have been met, if the volunteer safety fleet had not been so badly treated by KBL, and then a previous ORC Chairman.
We used to muster around 100 Safety & Rescue craft for Cowes Classic. With full safety cover for the Round Island Race. Almost every skipper and crew were veterans of many years of Cowes and other powerboat events.
Expenses? All anyone wanted, was to be part of the event, if that meant 6 tickets for the Northwood House Dinner, so be it.

i've been told, and this is gossip, that it didn't start from cowes because they couldn't get the list of safety boats and driver together quick enough, shame really!

Safety · 30-08-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by biffer

i've been told, and this is gossip, that it didn't start from cowes because they couldn't get the list of safety boats and driver together quick enough, shame really!

What right does the Course Approvals Committee have to assess the competency of volunteer safety & rescue crews? Are the experienced Safety Officers and Team suddenly not good enough to manage the Safety fleet, with regard to their experience and capabilty?

biffer · 31-08-2011, 08:31 AM

Heh. I'm with you. But flogging a dead horse is swimming around in my head. It never supprises me any more. Who would think you would have to apply to a commitee run an international race of over 2000k when most of it is in international waters and you're on your own as soon as you leave the start line. Except for the jollies that is. Priceless!

THUNDERBOLT · 31-08-2011, 11:02 AM

Once again it gives us great pleasure to congratulate club member Markus, Eric and Simon on their magnificent win on Sunday.
Cinzano must rate as one of the all time greats in powerboat racing! all down to perfect teamwork and a credit to all the team.

Best regards to all

Mike James
Commodore
COPC

Ciao · 01-09-2011, 01:08 PM

http://vimeo.com/28408999

A quick edit of the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race clips taken on the 28th August 2011.

Thanks to Alasdair Auchincloss -This was his first time of filming a powerboat race! Some amazing footage!

Scand · 01-09-2011, 01:12 PM

Nice!
Are you planning a DVD this year?

Grey Ghost · 01-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Great clip and congrats to all that got it together. Looked like a great race again.....

wickedtopspeed · 01-09-2011, 01:39 PM

Does anyone know how much one of the new cougar ribs costs ?
Purely out of curiousity !!
Many thanks

hunton69 · 01-09-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

Does anyone know how much one of the new cougar ribs costs ?
Purely out of curiousity !!
Many thanks

38 foot of fibreglass
76 foot of rubber
2 x 725 hp ilmors
and some electronics

So not alot

Ciao · 01-09-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scand

Nice!
Are you planning a DVD this year?

We are. The idea is to have it ready in time for Xmas Shopping!

If you would like to purchase an individual show reel of you boat competing in the Cowes Torquay Cowes - Please contact me.

alice · 01-09-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

Does anyone know how much one of the new cougar ribs costs ?
Purely out of curiousity !!
Many thanks

800k was the rumour

hunton69 · 01-09-2011, 01:54 PM

Great video but why do they always put music to it.
Surely you can here the potrol engines over the choppers motors.

Er Gordon was in the race

wickedtopspeed · 01-09-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alice

800k was the rumour

What a bargain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

COLIN C BUSHELL · 01-09-2011, 04:10 PM

Well ,me and the boy did the early morning slog along Hurst Shingle bank on sunday, And boy was it worth it!! Another cracking race, Well done to all crews especially CINZANO (What a good noise that boat makes!!) and POWERBOAT ASIA, Neck and neck at hurst.
Surprised to see the Curtis Rib Running quite well on the way back but missing north head.... So thought she had retired, Racing Silverline Crept by slowly on way back to Cowes Engine screaming but making very slow headway, Sounded like a drive problem? Bounty Hunter seems to get further
with each race! Be nice to see her back through Hurst, Keep trying lads! Sad also not to see Tony Tolls APACHE return this year, Hope to see an account of his troubles on this site.Looking forward to Marcus's Log of his race also.
All in all a good days racing, Met some nice people too, One gent in a Cougar race jacket with a hand held scanner, Used to run in the Honda series
said to me.." is your name Colin" My son said i went white with shock, I thought how did he know that!!! Then the penny dropped "BOATMAD" Doh!
See you all next time. Colin