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Forum: Historic 06-03-2015, 08:28 PM
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Posted By Top Banana
HORBA has a new website...finally.

HORBA has been working with the tech people for a while now and finally we have a new website to celebrate our tenth anniversary.

We are still at the old address, refresh your browser.
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Forum: General Boating Discussion 03-03-2015, 05:14 PM
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Views: 1,472
Posted By Top Banana
Don Aronow Around Long Island Race August 22, 2015

We have a lot of interest and are starting to accept entry fees for the August race.

By request we have also a RALLY that will run alongside the RACE.

The RALLY will have teams of four boats...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 31-08-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By Top Banana
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized yet,...

Funeral arrangements have not been finalized yet, but will be posted as soon as we know from the family.

I have heard there is also a memorial service planned for a later date, will post that info...
Forum: Historic 31-08-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,675
Posted By Top Banana
Sorry Nige I haven't been on here in a while. ...

Sorry Nige I haven't been on here in a while.

Had long multi month discussions with Rocky's sons, but they don't want to do a restoration. They are both successful businessmen constantly...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 31-08-2014, 02:07 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 32,058
Posted By Top Banana
Thank you to all involved in keeping this race...

Thank you to all involved in keeping this race alive. This must be the very last real open ocean race that is still active.

Watching from across the pond, but wishing very much some day to be a...
Forum: Historic 28-05-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,675
Posted By Top Banana
BENIHANA available for purchase

HORBA has decided to release the 35 Cigarette BENIHANA for sale.

Hull and deck, all original hardware, deck cleats and windshield, original twin axle trailer, custom paint in cans, Awlgrip that...
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 30-10-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 32,058
Posted By Top Banana
John Never mind the airfare, how much is the...

John

Never mind the airfare, how much is the ferry?
Forum: British Powerboat Racing Club 30-10-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 32,058
Posted By Top Banana
John Thanks for all your hard work over the...

John

Thanks for all your hard work over the past years. I hope this race can be kept going as,it is one of the final real open ocean races in the world left.

If Warpath runs again next year,...
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-10-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By Top Banana
Outerlimits to make Don Aronow Ltd Edition

Had news break here today, that Michael Aronow and Mike Fiore have agreed on a new Don Aronow Limited Edition to be made by Outerlimits.

The same boat that won the Don Aronow Memorial around Long...
Forum: General Racing Topics 26-09-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By Top Banana
Here is the winnng boat.

Here is the winnng boat.
Forum: General Racing Topics 26-09-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By Top Banana
Winning boat was a 43 foot Outerlimits with the...

Winning boat was a 43 foot Outerlimits with the big Ilmor engines and drives.

Record for overall time was broken by 1 minute. Course length 271 miles.

Second finisher was the Fountain center...
Forum: General Racing Topics 22-09-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By Top Banana
Live satellite feed for Around Long Island race

Here is the info re the live satellite feed for the Around Long Island race on Sunday, Sept 25th.


The Event will be tracked via LIVE GPS at www.Kattack.com and we will have a link directly to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-09-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,142
Posted By Top Banana
Don Aronow Around LI race back on!!!

Well, here we go again. I arrived home from the gym a little while ago and opened an e-mail from Billy that said…”The number of entrants has increased and the race is on!!”

So, I called him and...
Forum: General Racing Topics 19-09-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,364
Posted By Top Banana
Around Long Island race....Postponed to 2012

2011 Don Aronow Memorial Around Long Island Race…Postponed to 2012

Unfortunately the 2011 race, that was to be a tribute to Don Aronow has been postponed to 2012, due to lack of entries. The...
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-09-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,238
Posted By Top Banana
John......nice to see you survived the Cowes...

John......nice to see you survived the Cowes Classic.

Here are some old school records for this race, brings back some great memories.

Past Winners:


1959: Jim Lacy 17' HUNTER w/70 HP Merc...
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-09-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,238
Posted By Top Banana
HORBA is extending a special invitation to enter...

HORBA is extending a special invitation to enter the Second Annual Don Aronow Memorial Around Long Island Marathon.

This is old school racing just like in the 60's 70's and 80's. With real open...
Forum: General Racing Topics 25-08-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,197
Posted By Top Banana
Wishing all concerned the very best. Much luck...

Wishing all concerned the very best. Much luck to the competitors. A safe race for the organizers and a spectacular race for the people lining the shore and watching from the boats.

Sorry we...
Forum: General Racing Topics 16-08-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 73,045
Posted By Top Banana
No problem, sorry for the intrusion!!!

No problem, sorry for the intrusion!!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 15-08-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 73,045
Posted By Top Banana
Sorry to see the mixup going on over there. ...

Sorry to see the mixup going on over there.

To throw some cold water on the tempers, let me intorduce a new subject..........Is anyone planning on coming over here for the Don Aronow Memorial...
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-06-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,238
Posted By Top Banana
John and Howard, we will work out something for...

John and Howard, we will work out something for you guys to get out on a boat for the race.

John, Dean told me that you were the one who suggested all that pink in the first place. That is a...
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-06-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,110
Posted By Top Banana
What makes you think we couldn't be on the podium...

What makes you think we couldn't be on the podium in a 20 foot RIB with a 50 HP engine???

Old age and treachery, beats youth and enthusiasm every time!!!

Remember last years Around Long Island...
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-06-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,110
Posted By Top Banana
We are trying to get the American marine industry...

We are trying to get the American marine industry to help us put together some kind of effort.

I posted this on OSO today, hopefully something will happen very soon.


With just 24 months to...
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 17-03-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,110
Posted By Top Banana
Ole, I won't tell a soul.

Ole, I won't tell a soul.
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 17-03-2011, 02:15 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,110
Posted By Top Banana
Hey....we get the job done and move on to the...

Hey....we get the job done and move on to the next event.

However, the next event we all showed up with no shirts on and we blamed you guys.
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 17-03-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,110
Posted By Top Banana
When I showed up at Bob's shop the other day, he...

When I showed up at Bob's shop the other day, he was deep inside the 41 foot Apache he just finished restoring....Hammerhead. As he jumped out, he laughed and said...."I can't help it, I just love...
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