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Forum: General Racing Topics 22-12-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 297
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Posted By Mike Lloyd
It is really not worth my time commenting on your...

It is really not worth my time commenting on your nasty little vitriol laden post. How are your plans coming along for your 5 day race then Crombie, we are all waiting to hear?
Forum: General Racing Topics 20-12-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
It wasn’t so much a “master stroke” as a...

It wasn’t so much a “master stroke” as a necessity. Tim would, as you know, bombard me with a 50 point “snag list” virtually every week driving me mad as I had other things to do but of course he...
Forum: General Racing Topics 17-12-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Tim Powell is simply an amazing man and our sport...

Tim Powell is simply an amazing man and our sport owes an awful lot to him. I once read an article which called him the "Ultimate racers racer". To me that is the ultimate accolade.
Forum: General Racing Topics 10-12-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Depends on whether or not he gets a bigger boat...

Depends on whether or not he gets a bigger boat Jon.:devil:
Forum: General Racing Topics 09-12-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
When we initially did the RB08 rules we started...

When we initially did the RB08 rules we started from scratch as there were NO rules for Offshore at that time. We then brought them up to date as best we could to 2007. We have now taken those rules...
Forum: General Racing Topics 06-12-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
You haven't been reading my posts Taz and the...

You haven't been reading my posts Taz and the rest of your post is not worthy of you and a bit shallow.
Forum: General Racing Topics 05-12-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
The only history that we had to go on in recent...

The only history that we had to go on in recent years for Marathon racing was the RB08. So what information and stats did we have from that race?

Out of 47 starters 30 were Diesels! 13 were...
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-12-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
For a couple of years at least so that I can get...

For a couple of years at least so that I can get another "biggy race" under my belt and then you can take over :up:
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-12-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
As Jon appears to be out of the country right now...

As Jon appears to be out of the country right now I will answer some, but not all of your questions in his absence.

Re the formation of these rules: We sat down with Fabio, who has in my humble...
Forum: General Racing Topics 01-12-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
It's all with the RYA now. We are waiting for...

It's all with the RYA now. We are waiting for them to approve, no idea whatsoever as to how long that will take! I'll give them a chase up call today.
Forum: General Racing Topics 21-11-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
The Future of "Marathon" Powerboat Racing Offshore.

Please see new info on the BPRC web site https://www.britishpowerboatracingclub.co.uk/
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-11-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
It is living down on the Med and is owned by the...

It is living down on the Med and is owned by the same guy who ran the Apache 41 at Cowes this year.
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-11-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Talking about historic, The 1978 "Bounty Hunter"...

Talking about historic, The 1978 "Bounty Hunter" has been fully restored and is up and running again. Looking at Boatmads Media section and GS (Flying Fish) old pics, she hasn't changed a bit. Just a...
Forum: General Racing Topics 10-11-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Just received Jonathan Napiers story (Miss Daisy,...

Just received Jonathan Napiers story (Miss Daisy, the Fairey Swordsman) of his "trip" around GB during the RB08. Probably the best story so far among some pretty damn good stories and something...
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-09-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Boat Show

Amazing day at the Boat Show today, so many contestants from the RB08 there that we never had time to see any boats or anything. Great to meet so many crews and talk over their experiences from those...
Forum: General Racing Topics 12-09-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
What do you mean Sir "hard reading". I thought...

What do you mean Sir "hard reading". I thought you enjoyed it, apart of course all the sex and stuff!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 31-08-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
If our boat is ready we would be up for that one....

If our boat is ready we would be up for that one.

The timed trial was a good one. You had all your instruments taped up except for the rev counter and they took your watches away as well. You...
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-08-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
Wink We do have a Club Jon and you are a member. The...

We do have a Club Jon and you are a member. The Round Britain Race Club but that's not really a viable situation as I don't want to carry on running that after the RB08 Film showing in October. I...
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-08-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
I would suggest JF Claire. He's the future.

I would suggest JF Claire. He's the future.
Forum: General Racing Topics 30-08-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 35,826
Posted By Mike Lloyd
If I may put my 2p worth in here. First of all I...

If I may put my 2p worth in here. First of all I think that what Jon is suggesting is simply fantastic. He is not suggesting that the wheel be re-invented because all of these races used to happen....
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