Round Britain 2008 - Page 80

Matt · 24-06-2008, 12:06 AM

I assume people hitting the submarine barrier was going too far down while mustering?
It's a bit like Bembridge Ledge, innit Captain?

Captain Chaos · 24-06-2008, 01:18 AM

except i didnt hit BL, I used mall my skills to ensure I didnt make such a school boy error.

daren · 24-06-2008, 08:04 AM

A bit disapointed that the results have still not been posted on the RB08 web site.

As I have not been able to get the marine track working at all, not once,

I was relying on the RB08 results page, gallery and video page to keep up to date.

It may be ok for you guys in the UK that are able to be at the start and/or finish line but for the rest of us in the world wide overseas audience its impossible to follow what going on. Bit of a poor show really.

Ice Kiddie · 24-06-2008, 08:15 AM

Yep - there's a bit of an information blackout at the moment, with no positions shown on MarineTrack when you're on the "race" view. Filter down to view by "class " though and you'll see the boats positions.

Certainly is disappointing to not have results published though.

RIB International were promising video upload to their site every evening.... they might as well just have a link to harbour webcams though!

Johnny Rocket · 24-06-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice Kiddie

RIB International were promising video upload to their site every evening.... they might as well just have a link to harbour webcams though!

Saucer of milk for Mr Kiddie please!

Scand · 24-06-2008, 08:31 AM

results are up....
the 22 goldfish 36 is the fastest boat on the lists...average speed of 56 knots...

TimB-C · 24-06-2008, 08:35 AM

Only half the results are posted and no overall standings.................

Scand · 24-06-2008, 08:35 AM

only 17 boats finished both the first and the second leg....

TimB-C · 24-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Tecno finished as did Magic Dragon, Gee etc?????????

Adam · 24-06-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by blind dog

adams fine and was ready to push on but konstinos,s back went and had to go to hospital

Back home now and missing all the fun.

We had an ok first leg - was going well upto Portland but lost a few class positions over Lyme Bay and another postion approaching Plymouth.

The boat really needed a lot of setting up time - but was still running pretty good. However seats were an awfull arrangement and Konstantinos was in a lot of pain - so I was not pushing on at all. Also had to stop each time we had to change fuel tanks, each time she jumped out of gear - so far from ideal!

He could not race the leg to Bangor - which also meant in effect the leg to Oban was out - so the decision was made to pull out - and the boat is now going back to Greece this week.

Only did the first day and the waiting around day in Plymouth - but a great experience and so good to meet so many old friends and make so many new ones. My very best wishes to everone taking part.

I'm going to take a few days off - and try to get over the disappointment - wanted to do well so much and all very frustrating!

Scand · 24-06-2008, 08:40 AM

obs yeah there is loads missing....

I will go and have a strong cup of coffie now.

Matt · 24-06-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Back home now and missing all the fun.

We had an ok first leg - was going well upto Portland but lost a few class positions over Lyme Bay and another postion approaching Plymouth.

The boat really needed a lot of setting up time - but was still running pretty good. However seats were an awfull arrangement and Konstantinos was in a lot of pain - so I was not pushing on at all. Also had to stop each time we had to change fuel tanks, each time she jumped out of gear - so far from ideal!

He could not race the leg to Bangor - which also meant in effect the leg to Oban was out - so the decision was made to pull out - and the boat is now going back to Greece this week.

Only did the first day and the waiting around day in Plymouth - but a great experience and so good to meet so many old friends and make so many new ones. My very best wishes to everone taking part.

I'm going to take a few days off - and try to get over the disappointment - wanted to do well so much and all very frustrating!

Sorry to hear it didn't go to plan

TimB-C · 24-06-2008, 08:52 AM

I know I am going to regret asking this.........................BUT why is Hot Lemon in red??????????????

stands back and waits to be embarassed...............................again !!

Scand · 24-06-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Back home now and missing all the fun.

We had an ok first leg - was going well upto Portland but lost a few class positions over Lyme Bay and another postion approaching Plymouth.

The boat really needed a lot of setting up time - but was still running pretty good. However seats were an awfull arrangement and Konstantinos was in a lot of pain - so I was not pushing on at all. Also had to stop each time we had to change fuel tanks, each time she jumped out of gear - so far from ideal!

He could not race the leg to Bangor - which also meant in effect the leg to Oban was out - so the decision was made to pull out - and the boat is now going back to Greece this week.

Only did the first day and the waiting around day in Plymouth - but a great experience and so good to meet so many old friends and make so many new ones. My very best wishes to everone taking part.

I'm going to take a few days off - and try to get over the disappointment - wanted to do well so much and all very frustrating!

I am a bit shocked and really sorry that it did not go as expected for you…must be extremely frustrating…

daren · 24-06-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TimB-C

Only half the results are posted and no overall standings.................

I am gonna give up trying to follow Steve and the lads in boat No.5

Instead I'm gonna send them a crate of homing pigeons and every 25 miles they can send one on its way with co-ordinates writen on a scrap of paper strapped to its leg.

It'll take about a month for the bird to get back here to Malaysia but it will be the quickest way to chart their progress.

Also a pigeon coup wont look out of place on the back of a boat from up north, just have to make sure the whippets dont get in there.

oh, and back luck Adam - still, good experience for the next RB...

wickedtopspeed · 24-06-2008, 09:55 AM

Hi Adam.
I know it is no consulation, but I saw the boat in Gunwharf, and really it is a beautiful thing.
Very sorry to not be able to keep up with the progress of Ikon, as keen to see whether it is the boat I should be buying for the next RB.

Johnny Rocket · 24-06-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam

However seats were an awfull arrangement and Konstantinos was in a lot of pain

Boat looks great, but the first thing I thought when I saw the seating was "f**k that's going to hurt"!

Sorry it didn't work out. Really doesn't seem like a fair test for your hull design.

Johnny Rocket · 24-06-2008, 10:31 AM

OK, managed to get onto Marinetrack. They've started and current leaders seem to be #471 Silverline, #81 Wettpunkt, #77 Sealbay. Team Silverline must had worked hard overnight to get their mechanical problems sorted!

Team Jersey are still in the race despite their problems yesterday. Don't reckon they got much sleep last night.

The tracker on Swipes isn't working so Jon & Nick could be up there somewhere. Or not. Bandit's got no tracking data either.

Tom Stone · 24-06-2008, 10:35 AM

Garmin's just taking the scenic route

Scand · 24-06-2008, 10:43 AM

looks like full results from yesterday is out now:
http://www.roundbritainrace.co.uk/resultsjune23.htm