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Forum: General Racing Topics 05-11-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,548
Posted By Barrie Williams
I've requested the race details including lap and...

I've requested the race details including lap and average speeds in 2013 of both the W3B in Tvedestrand and the C3B in Uppsala. Both first days were very flat and witnessed the fastest average speeds...
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-11-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,548
Posted By Barrie Williams
:puker: Thanks Zander, You are right...

:puker:

Thanks Zander,

You are right and I stand to be corrected!

The Mercs did well in Uppsalla 3A and 3B as well I think.
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-11-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,548
Posted By Barrie Williams
Quite so Brian, however two things apply...

Quite so Brian, however two things apply differently, I hope.

1. The speed was achieved in record run set up and not racing set up and most average offshore 3B speeds are not anywhere near that....
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-11-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,548
Posted By Barrie Williams
Norwegian speed records weekend

And Roger set a new W3B record set in a Twister 20 with 115 HO of:

135.32 km/h or roughly 84.6 mph!
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-11-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,548
Posted By Barrie Williams
New 3C record today

In Norway today, Jan Trygve Braaten set a new Class 3 Offshore Record of: -

173.56 km/h roughly 108 mph!
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-11-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 28,889
Posted By Barrie Williams
Smogen is not far beyond the bridge into Malmo,...

Smogen is not far beyond the bridge into Malmo, so much closer than Stockholm. But as you say, one heck of a trip for everyone and looks like some good fun in store!
Our Southend race was planned...
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-11-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 28,889
Posted By Barrie Williams
18 - 19 July 2014

18 - 19 July 2014
Forum: Poker Runs & Cruises 22-08-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 30,034
Posted By Barrie Williams
Remember that this is NOT a race, so there are no...

Remember that this is NOT a race, so there are no turn marks, there's no start, no finish and no timing. An offshore cat should have no bother with the area. Many of the other boats weigh over ten...
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-08-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Barrie Williams
2013 Bermuda Round the Island Race

Videos of last Sunday's Round the Island Race

https://bernews.com/category/sports/
Forum: General Racing Topics 02-08-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,054
Posted By Barrie Williams
There is a set protocol within the RYA...

There is a set protocol within the RYA constitution on matters like this.

It won't take long to instate a new ORC Committee and Chairman.

Racers will be better represented by their clubs and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-05-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,391
Posted By Barrie Williams
Apologies Pain-Terra, I live about 3 miles south...

Apologies Pain-Terra, I live about 3 miles south of you and all we have in North Kent, when the tide is out, is mud and shingle.

Having said that, I have competed in many races in Southend on Sea...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 30-05-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,391
Posted By Barrie Williams
HT at Southend on 8 June is 13.10 at 5.2 metres. ...

HT at Southend on 8 June is 13.10 at 5.2 metres.
Tide at 10.30 is 3.5 metres, so not total mud.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-04-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,870
Posted By Barrie Williams
Thomas, Contact Kurt Egil Jensen in Norway. He...

Thomas, Contact Kurt Egil Jensen in Norway. He has done exactly the same and has a gained a lot of knowledge.
Kurt's details are: kurtjenson63@hotmail.com or +47 905 86727
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-04-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 37,617
Posted By Barrie Williams
Ian Stirling

It's great to see the Boatmad posts about Ian, but as race organisers we live with him everyday.

When we use video to promote the sport to Councils and potential sponsors, Stir seems to be always...
Forum: General Racing Topics 01-04-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 37,617
Posted By Barrie Williams
Absolutely agree, Stir could still kick arse,...

Absolutely agree, Stir could still kick arse, especially in the rough.
He's probably up there yacking with Paddy about the 'older I get, the faster I was'. Hopefully there will be space for us in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-01-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1,029
Views: 176,440
Posted By Barrie Williams
I trust the the Daily Telegraph as a newspaper,...

I trust the the Daily Telegraph as a newspaper, but I distrust the grammar and typo's in this article.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 06-01-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,434
Posted By Barrie Williams
How not to launch a ship's rescue craft

https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=14d_1357470432
Forum: Cowes Monte-Carlo 03-12-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 161,188
Posted By Barrie Williams
Mikko has a really good point regarding the...

Mikko has a really good point regarding the insurance conditions, but don't just ask for it in writing; under FSA rules you can demand a meeting with the underwriters to discuss the reasons and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 28-10-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,791
Posted By Barrie Williams
Sunseeker 46 Canargue

A fairly good summary, but unfortunately, Motorvator has skipped the most important design fault of this craft. Essentially, the portdeck passenger entry/exit axis is multi aligned, which means that...
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-08-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Barrie Williams
This is a prime example of how internet tracking...

This is a prime example of how internet tracking does not give the full story. Thanks for the update. It's good that all crews are safe and not critical - two very competent drivers and crew. Shame...
Forum: General Racing Topics 18-08-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Barrie Williams
European 3C Sweden

Heat 2 just finished.

Provisional: Marcus Johnssen won it so becomes new European Champ

Think Mike and Rasmus second. Jan Trygve failed to start Heat 2
Forum: General Racing Topics 17-08-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Barrie Williams
European 3C Sweden

Provisional Results Heat 1 which finished 5 Minutes ago

1st Marcus Johnsson C101

2nd Michael Bengtson C60

3rd Jan Trygve Bratten C2
Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell 04-08-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 804
Posted By Barrie Williams
Graytronics wanted

A pair of Graytonics/Boat Intercom full face headsets required.
We have the control unit.
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-07-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,495
Posted By Barrie Williams
There were a race crew of nine, so maybe a bit...

There were a race crew of nine, so maybe a bit top heavy? Fire engines made a great job of bailing out.
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-07-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,495
Posted By Barrie Williams
The Tvedestrand Post wrote on Saturday that: "Two...

The Tvedestrand Post wrote on Saturday that: "Two English Gentlemen came over to Skagerak Across and took podium honours"

Took us ages to think who they could be referring to........
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