Round Britain 2008

[Jon Holmes]

Just got back home from watching the boats pass out to the Needles. As usual it was great to see the fleet of racers and get some photo's for the album but something was missing from the event. Noise, as an avid fan of powerboat racing and having witnessed many CTC races and round the island races in the Solent, i was deafened by the silence as these great boats passed by.

Diesel engines have killed the excitement for spectators in Powerboat racing.

Still, it was really great to see all the competitors on their way to an adventure of a lifetime and i wish them all the very best of luck.

[kitten]

Originally Posted by gmc

hi kev are you coming to plymouth for a look at the boats john

yes 07855 850506

[Scand]

Just back from Hurst Point watching the fleet go by….Wetpunkt looked really fast…do to quite chaotic traffic conditions it was difficult to get close to the fleet. Adam was also looking fast, will post some photos as soon as I can find my camera cable.
What the rules with regards to the non-starters, can they still start or are they now out of the race?

[TimB-C]

I believe that as long as they arrive before "time Out" then it's ok or the possibly get dispensation.
I heard Buzzi didn't have the correst documentation !!! tried for a British Licence but refused to race under British Flag....................but that is JUST a rumour

[SplitPin]

Just got bacl from Portsmouth.
1st start fantastic. Will try and post pics later.
I thought they ballsed up the 2nd start. The yellow flag was still raised across the Harbour entrance. Didn't even see the big boats really get going.
Anyway good luck everyone involved.
Graham.

[delphius1]

I watched the start from Southsea. Look a few sick boats came back in just after the start.
Ocean Pirate, Cinzano and Blastoff were 3 I saw come in to Pompey.

Later on saw Blastoff exiting the harbour making for Gilkicker point about an hour late.

Garmin had problems from the start and was travelling very slowly along the course.

I assume as long as you made the start, you can come back in for repairs and then resume the race.

By the way, hats off to the organisers for getting this off the ground. It really is inspirational to see the boats out there. Its just a pity the media haven't taken more notice of the event really.

[kitten]

Just been out to Bolberry down, too misty to even see the sea so went to Hope Cove and saw some going by too far out to see who though and now at home can hear some still passing now that opposite has stopped mowing the lawn.

[Scand]

Some pics from around Hurst Point…

[robbie]

Just got home having spent a couple of days at Gunwarf & Southsea. I was able to take some reasonable photos, but when trying to video with 'sound' the family next to me decided to start moving around and the kids shouting and screaming. They thought nothing of just walking infront of the camera fitted on a tripod and totally blocking the view.
Last night I saw Swipes still being put together at Port Solent while all others were making their way down to Gunwarf. Really glad they made the start and hope it all holds together.
The first start was late but they looked good passing Southsea castle. The second start was a bit disapointing as they were under a yellow flag well passed the start line.

[TimB-C]

What happened to Buzzi, he went to the start didn't he???????????? Marine Trak says he is still in pompey ???

[robbie]

Jon's boat Swipes getting ready at Port Solent. Looks good, nothing being held together with duck-tape, just a great professional rigout.

[ciao!]

jon fuller third overall - buzzi retires after hitting submarine barier! The Bandit finishes! Gee 1st in Historic!

1st Silverline
2nd Blue FPT
3rd Fuller
4th Pudifoot
5th Stickland all TBC

[Scand]

some more pics...

[Scand]

i am still having problems with marine track - can anyone get it to work?

[FLYING FISH]

A few of the handful that made a reasonably close runpast.Never seen so many course variations off the point,and this is my 3rd Round Britain off the there.

[Downhilldai]

Great pics

[ForTwo]

Originally Posted by Scand

i am still having problems with marine track - can anyone get it to work?

nope , same thing here, guess they are victim off their own succes!

[robbie]

I'm comming up as 1005 on Marinetrack. Think we've bust it.

How did Hot Lemon do? I've got a pal Graham onboard but no way of finding out how they finished.

[Hazardous]

Results from RB site. (Provisional)

1 471 Silverline / Original Style
2 333 Blue FPT
3 43 Swipewipes.co.uk
4 6 Mystic Dragon
5 R80 Seahound
6 22 Lionhead
7 55 Braveheart III
8 12 Biretta
9 R2 Hot Lemon
10 7 Going Lean
11 4 Hardleys
12 9 Team Vilda
13 77 Sealbay
14 96 Mr Mako
15 18 Ikon
16 10 Black Gold
17 8 Power Products Marine
18 15 Buro
19 33 Gutter Boyz
20 110 Seafarer
21 343 Carbon Neutral
22 185 Gee
23 69 The Bandit
24 16 Team Scorpion Dubois
25 R3 My Pleasure 2
26 5 Northern Spirit
27 102 Vampire Team Pulsar
28 17 TFO
29 14 Mud Swell and Beers
30 47 Relentless
31 130 Fugitive
32 101 Team Pulsar / Wolf

[robbie]

Thanks for that Hazardous.

Everyone safe and accounted for I hope. I thought team Dubois might have been further up the board, their boat looked very well turned out - must of stopped to do a bit of shopping maybe?