RE-LAUNCH of CTC Race - Page 15

ciao! · 28-08-2008, 10:36 PM

I had no choice Tony, HM told me the marks were drifting into Southamptons water.

Tony Davis · 28-08-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ciao!

I had no choice Tony, HM told me the marks were drifting into Southamptons water.

That isn't what I asked...

ciao! · 28-08-2008, 10:41 PM

Well lets put it this way then, the OOD, event director, were not contactable.

So I had to do something.

Tony Davis · 28-08-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

What was Mr Fiddy doing at the event, and was it in a position of authority, considering he "dropped the ball" on the round britain.

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Originally Posted by ciao!

I had no choice Tony, HM told me the marks were drifting into Southamptons water.

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Originally Posted by ciao!

Well lets put it this way then, the OOD, event director, were not contactable.

So I had to do something.

That isn't what I asked, you sure your not a member of the labour party?

ciao! · 28-08-2008, 10:49 PM

Alastair Campbell and I do enjoy the odd lunch.

Tony Davis · 28-08-2008, 10:56 PM

I reckon your avoiding this one, why is that, you scared of him?

ciao! · 28-08-2008, 11:04 PM

That picture is me after The Prospect Dinner!

Mike Lloyd had no choice, he had to recruit anyone and everyone to get the race to run.

hunton69 · 28-08-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

What was Mr Fiddy doing at the event, and was it in a position of authority, considering he "dropped the ball" on the round britain.

Well he told me to move the motorhome as he was expecting the dry pit area to be full, now thats authority

Matt · 28-08-2008, 11:36 PM

The trouble with fiddy is he undoes all the good work everyone else does.

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Originally Posted by ciao!

That picture is me after The Prospect Dinner!

Mike Lloyd had no choice, he had to recruit anyone and everyone to get the race to run.

Captain Chaos · 28-08-2008, 11:43 PM

Matt, will you stop ******* about and say what you really mean

Jon Fuller · 28-08-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ciao!

That picture is me after The Prospect Dinner!

Actually, you didn't look quite that good.

Mike Lloyd · 28-08-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

What was Mr Fiddy doing at the event, and was it in a position of authority, considering he "dropped the ball" on the round britain.

I will clear this one up for you Tony but have to say you guys do give good value for money on here.

The Pits Marshall that was appointed by P1 pulled out at the last moment due to work commitments. Tony Fiddy offered his services to me and regardless of what you say he is a bloody good Pit Marshall as long as he is given the right agenda, ie: don't offend the racers and be polite. He did all that I asked of him and more and there were no complaints. He organised the "Pits" so well I see he got a 5/5 from the RYA Commissioner. Frankly that's good enough for me, he didn't need supervision and allowed the rest of us to get on with whatever jobs we had to do. His "RB" problem is therefore forgiven, by me at least.

ciao! · 29-08-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

Actually, you didn't look quite that good.

Agreed, but it was a rather good weekend!

Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

That was my best Cowes since 1983.

jbgood · 29-08-2008, 01:28 AM

I post very rarely these days......too busy on the boats all day.

However I would like to state my admiration and respect for all those who have tirelessly strived and worked their n...ts off to make 2008 offshore racing in the UK a year to be remembered.

I know many of the names involved, but not all of them. If you are one of them you have my sincere respect and admiration. Especially you Mr Fuller,
you stopped talking a good game, worked and played a great game. At the same time you competed, risking like all, your life and boat. (Great looking boat by the way)

Real sorry I missed a great year, but congrats to all involved, organisers and racers.

If any of you are in Malta, give me a bell and I'll buy you a drink.
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Long live amateurs and enthusiasts with heart deep passion.

Cheers Paul

timtap · 29-08-2008, 01:30 AM

Given the Shortage of time given to organise this event to It's succesfull conclusion ,there seems to be a renewed optimism and enthusiasm for the future of the CTC

Perhaps it was the sponsors pulling out awoke many as to the vunerability of the sport, but the guts and determination of of this band of brothers from the organisers to the army of marshalls dotted along the length of the course made it all come right
I can't wait for next year and I hope to be a part of it .

It also sounds like there may be more than a few restoration projects of past ctc boats taking place that will add a nostalgic and exciting edge to 2009
BRING IT ON !!!!

TimB-C · 29-08-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

It certainly finished in a quick time, but I wouldn't have thought a 30' chris cat with trip 2.4's would be that quick.

Divin is one of me all time favourites.

The heli pilot who was tracking us could do 120 and he couldn't stay with us at times and it was from him that we were told 117....

When Divin was built by CC for the original owner Omar Ellisgere (wrong spelling ) CC threw 1 million dollars at getting right as the wanted the American Championship and were apparently hoping to set up a one off series.

She was an amazing boat and had no trim but did like to go on her starboard sponson and run with all three crew ending in one seat

infact we nearly went over chasing Gancia in the fateful '87 Poole race

TimB-C · 29-08-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fuller

were you with achili when he averaged 90?

you can't claim the fastest elapsed time, but you can claim the highest average speed ever attained in the race.

Cutting out one of the Solent legs is hardly going to increase your average speed. more likely to reduce it with 'average' sea conditions in Lyme bay.

'90 C/T/C