Round Britain 2008 - Page 59

hunton69 · 11-05-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OldMan

Fabio has just informed us that he does not think he will win the RB08 now as the old CESA is only doing 92mph with the new Iveco's instead of 110 as it used to do. Also he says at 65 years of age if it's rough he will want to look after himself and his 23 year old boat and not to damage either!

It can still do 80mph though on three engines.
ML.

I'm Confused.com

Iveco's? Thouhgt they were Fiat's

93 mph average:

we can just dream

ciao! · 12-05-2008, 10:09 AM

Fiat Power Train is the new brand name for Iveco. Old Man got the old name!

Mike Lloyd · 17-05-2008, 08:53 AM

TO ALL RB08 COMPETITORS.

If you haven't paid for your fuel, as per your requests, by last thing Monday 19th then you will not be supplied with fuel at Milford Haven, Oban, Inverness, Edinbugh and Lowestoft which will be VERY embarassing for you.
We are not going to subsidise you on your fuel just because you can't be bothered to post your cheque.. NO CASH NO SPLASH, it's as simple as that.
Phone us with your Credit Card details.
ML.

Mikko Oikari · 17-05-2008, 09:09 AM

We have added Titti Schultz as a fourth member of the crew and she is, in her own words:

"A keen boatsperson in her own time when she is not hosting the most popular morningshow on Swedish Radio, RixmorningZoo. Has also lived close to four years in England and absolutely love the UK and can´t wait to get the opportunity to see the country from the water…!" http://www.rixfm.com/?underpage=381.25096

Titti will broadcast live every day from the race via mobile or satphone.

We are leaving Stockholm, by boat of course, on June 14 and the plan is to arrive in Portsmouth on June 17.
It is a 1000 NM trip so it will depend a bit on the weather.

The boat is working fine and the cruising speed is 70 mph with full tanks (1100 liter) at this moment.
We hope to find another 5 mph with further modifications to the drives and propellers.

Jon Fuller · 17-05-2008, 09:10 AM

Sounds great! ....and...a most interesting name!

ciao! · 17-05-2008, 11:59 AM

To keep "abreast" of the latest crew line ups and RB boat news http://www.roundbritainrace.co.uk/news.htm

TimB-C · 17-05-2008, 01:15 PM

That is poor even by your standards "young" Moore...........

Mike Lloyd · 18-05-2008, 06:19 AM

How long to go?

34 days until The Round Britain Powerboat Race 2008 (June 21)!!
ML.

ciao! · 21-05-2008, 03:51 PM

cfun · 21-05-2008, 04:17 PM

OONE CALENDER MONTH FROM NOW THE FIRST LEG WILL HAVE STARTED AND FINISHED FOR MANY...THAT CLOCK IS REALLY TICKING

All ML's and many others time and hard work will be under way, It's all very exciting and I'm not even racing

wickedtopspeed · 22-05-2008, 02:19 PM

I agree.
So exciting, and all I am doing is sponsoring Team Bandit !

Lets hope it is a huge success and is repeated in the not too distant future, so that next time I can enter it myself.

Jon Holmes · 23-05-2008, 09:22 AM

It is indeed an exciting time and i wish i was taking part as well. Id just like to say well done to those who's perseverence and commitment has made this a reality.

I look forward to following this amazing event.

cfun · 23-05-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

I agree.
So exciting, and all I am doing is sponsoring Team Bandit

Och... recon sponsoring them bar tabs over 9 stopovers is going to hurt

wickedtopspeed · 23-05-2008, 11:00 AM

Well worth it.

They will deserve many beers after all those hours at sea !!

cfun · 23-05-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

Well worth it.

They will deserve many beers after all those hours at sea !!

Only Joking...I think people/companys coming forward to sponsor boats is the only way forward to get racing up and going with any great numbers hitting the start line in the UK...hopefully like the last RB in 84 it seemed to kick the UK into a some great years only ending in the early 90's recession

wickedtopspeed · 23-05-2008, 03:08 PM

Think it is more important that people like Mike Lloyd do what they do, take a risk & put themselves out massively. Certainly spread a huge amount of interest amongst the boating and non boating crowd. Glad it is being so well supported - if only someone with serious bucks had sponsored the overall race - the publicity would have only increased.

hunton69 · 23-05-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

Well worth it.

They will deserve many beers after all those hours at sea !!

Hey you got the WORTH in

I want to say a big big thanks.

Just got back from the boat and hope to launch next Friday.

The bar will always be open for you.

Mike Lloyd · 28-05-2008, 10:35 PM

Fabio Buzzi has said of the RB08 "…. This event has all the hallmarks of a classic endurance adventure and is not bogged-down by politics or unrealistic measures of power output. It will be a true test of man-and-machine against the elements……”

He sums it all up really.
ML.

Knit1-Purl1=Rib · 29-05-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedtopspeed

Think it is more important that people like Mike Lloyd do what they do, take a risk & put themselves out massively. Certainly spread a huge amount of interest amongst the boating and non boating crowd. Glad it is being so well supported - if only someone with serious bucks had sponsored the overall race - the publicity would have only increased.

Did'nt the BBC cover the one in 1984? Surely with 2 high profile presenters from the BBC taking part this would be televised, that in itself would be enough.

I've got my t shirt sorted!!!!

TimB-C · 29-05-2008, 10:14 AM

I'm platting a rope..............................