Forum: General Boating Discussion
29-03-2015, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,754
Shakespeare
There is a book written by Bill Shakespeare on Powerboat Racing published in 1968.
There is a copy currently available on Ebay.
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Forum: General Racing Topics
03-10-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 31
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New powerboat racing manager appointed
The RYA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeni Jelf to succeed John Puddifoot as Powerboat Racing Manager when he retires in early 2014.
Jeni has been involved in the sport for many...
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Forum: General Racing Topics
07-03-2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,597
Don Shead info
Does anybody have the contact details for Don Shead ? Just looking for some information regarding his early powerboat racing career.
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Forum: General Racing Topics
21-01-2012, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,394
Here are a few names:
1931 A. Lanfranchi...
Here are a few names:
1931 A. Lanfranchi "Sea Bee III" See / Laros London - Motor Boat Club
1932 Capt Jack Palethorpe "Pip" Wood / Sharland - Manchester Motor Club
1934 Sir Roy Fedden...
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Forum: General Racing Topics
12-11-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Source: Raceboat International
A third...
Source: Raceboat International
A third powerboat racer has died in the Key West Super Boat World Championships, which opened Wednesday. Page Motorsports throttleman Joey Gratton of University Park...
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Forum: General Racing Topics
10-03-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Open Letter From Svera
OPEN LETTER FROM THE SWEDISH FEDERATION
Source: SVERA Web Site
To UIM and UIM offshore countries
Regarding UIM Councils decision to demand Cockpits on boats in Offshore 3C UIM offshore 3C...
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Forum: Historic
22-08-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,095
Ray Stapley
Ray Stapley was racing a Tremlett / Mercury combination called "Pa Rug" in 1967, can't find any earlier reference to him.
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Forum: Historic
22-08-2010, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,512
Alf Bullen
We were testing hydroplanes on Lake Hamilton, located between Orlando and Tampa Bay, in preparation of the 1993 world championship, when this guy came into the dock in a large sportsboat - it was Alf...
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Forum: Historic
31-07-2010, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,131
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Forum: Historic
30-07-2010, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,131
Don Shead
This film is a bit early to include the racing exploits of Don Shead, although he was a member of the Midland Hydroplane Club.
His most successful season racing was in 1958 driving a 350cc Konig...
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Forum: General Racing Topics
14-09-2008, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 18,865
Honda Speed Record
The current national speed record for the Honda 225 class is 68.24 mph, set in 2007, and the 150 class record stands at 54.33 mph. The series is not eligible for world records.
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
16-10-2007, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,654
Qualification requirements
Following the recent e mail correspondence concerning eligibility of offshore classes to participate at Coniston Speed Week, the following proposal has been approved by the chairman and a majority of...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-10-2007, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,654
3B speed record
It now transpires that all existing speed records in the offshore class 3B were frozen by the UIM in January.
The Swedish Federation have announced that a new world record was established at...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2007, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,654
Speed Records Update
The list of current national and world speed records has now been updated on the Coniston Speed Records web site at: www.conistonpowerboatrecords.co.uk
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Forum: General Racing Topics
21-08-2007, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
British winner at Euro 3B
Did anyone realise there was a British winner of the European 3B Championship held at Nynashamn, Sweden last weekend?
He is some guy called Morten Olaussen and there is even a photo of him on the...
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Forum: General Racing Topics
08-06-2007, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Chasewater cancelled
I think you will find that the Chasewater event has been cancelled due to a major yacht race taking place the same weekend.
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
19-11-2006, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,355
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Forum: General Racing Topics
19-10-2006, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,874
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Forum: General Racing Topics
18-10-2006, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,874
Speed Records
Sorry Tony, I will add you initial the next time I update the listing. If you would like to post the technical details regarding the make of boat and engine I will also include this.This also goes...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
30-08-2006, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Racing in Argentina
Does anybody have an English speaking contact in Argentina who would have knowledge of offshore racing in the 1990's?
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
17-02-2006, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
Hi Splitpin
Yes, I will be attending the...
Hi Splitpin
Yes, I will be attending the March meeting as I am also involved with the Classic Motorboat Club as editor of their quarterly magazine. We are staging our annual Dry Boat Rally at...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
15-02-2006, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
Peter Little has been on the phone and thinks...
Peter Little has been on the phone and thinks Bjorn Rustrom (Norway) was runner-up at the 1991 World 3B, but he cannot remember who was 3rd - may have been Roy Smith.
I am a "Friend" of the...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-02-2006, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-02-2006, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,667
UIM CHAMPIONSHIPS
I am currently working a major results project on behalf of the UIM, but I am having problems finding the top 3 placings for the following Offshore Championships:
1982 European 3C (at Poole)...
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