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16-08-2011, 08:10 PM
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#261
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Senior Member
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Location: Hampshire
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Originally Posted by Tony Davis
I was only repeating what I'd been told, I wasn't actually saying it was fact, which is why I was asking the question(s).
I also thought the MAIB had no teeth, and as you say investigate accidents and report on them, so perhaps "no powerboat racing in the Solent" is one of their recommendations of how to prevent accidents in the future!! lol
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If such a MAIB ban exists, then what about BIBOA's Lymington Challenge ?
It has a rough weather course totally east of Hurst, as well as a portion of its full course east of Hurst too !
I belive that the trouble lies in part with what has happened at Cowes based races in the not so recent past, sadly.
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16-08-2011, 08:14 PM
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Steve
Country: UK
Location: Wootton Bridge, IOW
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So the P1 Superstock racing on Saturday has also been withdrawn, only the aquabikes are allowed, this is not good news
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16-08-2011, 11:36 PM
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Registered User
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Boat name: Comfortably Numb
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So are these final or will we get a bulletin Sunday morning?
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17-08-2011, 08:56 AM
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With all the Sh-- organisers have to put up from the authorities and so called supporters i'm surprised there is any racing taking place at all.
We all understand the need for the safety of spectators and racers but there will always be a risk of an accident in motorised sports. ( there is a risk in crossing roads )
Maybe the MAIB can investigate the motorway drivers who drive like prats and cause accidents.
The bikers that undertake you @ 100mph. The lorrys that sit on your bumper and the motorists that nick your breaking distance space.
There conclusion would have to be a recommendation to ban motorway driving.
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17-08-2011, 10:21 AM
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See link to http://www.maib.gov.uk/about_us/index.cfm and the first section and specifically the last line.
Its quite clear from the MAIB website that they do not enforce laws or carry out prosecutions.
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17-08-2011, 10:41 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Bournemouth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao
These Racing Instructions have today been approved by the Royal Yachting Association. However, for the benefit of our competitors and spectators, we are still working with the RYA regarding the possibility of bringing the finish line closer to Cowes.
http://cowes2011.co.uk/forms/cowes2011.pdf
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Not starting at Cowes still remains an issue for me, not finishing at Cowes is as I have said before a travisty, if the RYA fail to approve a traditional finish in sight of any spectators can you please confirm the option exists to refund our entry
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17-08-2011, 11:32 AM
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#267
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Cowes Finish
The Cowes Finish has now been approved by the RYA. I will post the updated RI on here as soon as I receive them from Sally, the race secretary.
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17-08-2011, 11:36 AM
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so who said no to the start at cowes
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17-08-2011, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao
The Cowes Finish has now been approved by the RYA. I will post the updated RI on here as soon as I receive them from Sally, the race secretary.
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That is great news!
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17-08-2011, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hunton69
With all the Sh-- organisers have to put up from the authorities and so called supporters i'm surprised there is any racing taking place at all.
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Just in case this includes my post then i would just like to make clear that the e-mail i sent was in support of the organisers and critical of the RYA role as reported,particularly regarding moving the finish of the race outside of the Solent.
In so doing they remove one of the few places(Hurst) that spectators,friends,SUPPORTERS can view offshore racers at full tilt at close quarter from shore.
I have nothing but admiration for anyone prepared to organise an event on this scale and know from personal experience(albeit a far smaller event and nothing to do with powerboats)how much flak and hassle can be involved.
It would seem that goalposts have been moved further up the command chain and the reasons and motives involved can only be guessed at by the rest of us, but in light of recent events last week(which were mentioned in the reply i recieved)i wouldn't mind betting that it involves H&S and legal advice, at least in part.
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17-08-2011, 12:03 PM
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Registered User
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao
The Cowes Finish has now been approved by the RYA. I will post the updated RI on here as soon as I receive them from Sally, the race secretary.
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Thats really good news, well done!
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17-08-2011, 12:13 PM
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#272
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Registered User
Country: UK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao
The Cowes Finish has now been approved by the RYA. I will post the updated RI on here as soon as I receive them from Sally, the race secretary.
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Your efforts are much appreciated, very pleased to hear this good news
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17-08-2011, 12:54 PM
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Should of put the word Some in front of supporters
Well done John
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17-08-2011, 12:55 PM
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Cowes Poole Cowes
I just received a late entry for the Cowes Poole Cowes.
It reminded me to post that the Cowes Poole Cowes will also have the same finish.
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17-08-2011, 01:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ciao
The Cowes Finish has now been approved by the RYA. I will post the updated RI on here as soon as I receive them from Sally, the race secretary.
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Execelent News, So now my long slog along Hurst shingle bank will not be in vain! I will now see boats racing past hurst to the finish line, Brilliant news for the competitors AND us spectators, Now im looking forward to this one! Very well done to you guys , All your hard work has payed off
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17-08-2011, 01:19 PM
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BananaShark Member
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Much happier now! Well done to all of those involved!
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17-08-2011, 01:28 PM
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#277
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Registered User
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hurray for common sence thanks to those involved
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17-08-2011, 02:14 PM
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#278
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Well done to all involved !
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17-08-2011, 03:44 PM
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Thank the Lord for that and for those that put pressure on those that needed pressure put on them. I suspect that there was a lot of that in the background.
The alternative was of course rubbish and a travesty of this great race, Sir Max Aitkin would have been turning in his grave and probably Tim Powell was downing a few large G & T's or is it V & T's, I can't remember. Of course he is the Grand Dady of this race having organised it some 20 odd times.
If this finish hadn't changed I suspect that next year the entry list would have been very poor indeed.
What is the Total distance now please, 175nm? As a Historic boat we have to carefully work out our average speed over distance.
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17-08-2011, 04:29 PM
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#280
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Red Funnel
Please email me ecath@btinternet.com (kindly not PM) if you need Red Funnel special rates for competitors.
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