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Forum: General Racing Topics 12-10-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 737
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Posted By Martin The Talker
Rub-adub-dub ! RIBs ruled at Lymington ! ...

Rub-adub-dub !

RIBs ruled at Lymington !

Now, no-one can say that Ribs are wetter than rigid boats after Swipes pictorial eveidence !

Am I banned too Jon ?
Forum: General Racing Topics 06-09-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
My Pleasure II

Does anyone know how Gordon C got on, after he retired west of Portland in the CTC?
He was reported as making for Weymouth, but anyone know how long that took he & John L., & what went wrong ?
Its...
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-09-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Yes Graham - take out all the races that were not...

Yes Graham - take out all the races that were not run to Torquay, & you are quite right !
Not sure about being there with a Zimmer frame, might slip between the planks on the pontoons !
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-09-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Simple(s) arithmetic Annie ... 2010 less 1961 =...

Simple(s) arithmetic Annie ... 2010 less 1961 = 49 !!!
50th. running of the race, yes, but 50 years since first race = 2011 !!!
Surely enough of an excuse for another good "Shindig" ?:cheers:...
Forum: General Racing Topics 03-09-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
And John, this may have been the 50th year race,...

And John, this may have been the 50th year race, but it is actually 50 years Next Year (2011-1961 !), so, another great celebration !!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 25-08-2010, 08:39 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Thanks John.

Thanks John.
Forum: General Racing Topics 24-08-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Garmin Eh ! Another "entry" yet to confirm ? ...

Garmin Eh !
Another "entry" yet to confirm ?

How many more out there ?

Maybe I'm an old git, (Well, I know I am), but I remember the 1960's when entries were in early enough for MB&Y & Y&Y to...
Forum: General Racing Topics 24-08-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Yes

Yes
Forum: General Racing Topics 19-08-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
The Haven, or to Heaven ?

The Haven, or to Heaven ?
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-08-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
You are quite right Jon, as in the past, it was...

You are quite right Jon, as in the past, it was upto racers whether they took the rumb line course, or varied it, thus adding distance. The classic case being Tommy Sopwith & Charles de Sellicourt in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 14-08-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
In fairness to all, it is my belief that Ciao is...

In fairness to all, it is my belief that Ciao is the co-ordinator, & the actual detail work has probably been done by the OOD & others. I would think that several compromises have had to be reached...
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-08-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Oh Happy Days !!! What memories we have - I was...

Oh Happy Days !!! What memories we have - I was there !
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-08-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
I belive I'm right in saying Mike, that The...

I belive I'm right in saying Mike, that The Skerries always featured in C/T & CTC Courses up until the 1990's. It did dissapear when the 1968 CTC Course was introduced, but did, I think, re-appear in...
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-08-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Can you get use of such a unit for me to use in...

Can you get use of such a unit for me to use in commentating at CYH, please John ?
Forum: General Racing Topics 13-08-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
CTC Safety Boats

I passed details of someone who volunteered, from Weymouth, to Amanda - I assume that this was passed to Helen ?
Having said that, bearing in mind that Marathon Racers are supposed to be ...
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-08-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Cowes 2010

Just a thought John, (Cookee), but might you have one of your Bananashark Ribs available, & run in the CPC Race ?
You get to be a competitor in the historic race then !
Just wondered.
Forum: General Racing Topics 11-08-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Cowes 2010

Sorry to hear that Cookee - I was looking forward to seeing your new boat.
I take it that your comments mean you hope to be at the UKOBA Race in September then ?
Forum: General Racing Topics 10-08-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
I reported that, & other typos to Sheila (RYA)...

I reported that, & other typos to Sheila (RYA) back in the Spring Mike.
I was told amendments needed to be corrected at next UIM AGM !!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 08-08-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Smile Cowes Entry

More to come yet !!!
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-08-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Harwich Result

Thanks for that Jon
Forum: General Racing Topics 04-08-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Marathon result

Not wishing to be at all disrespectful in the circumstances, but Ciao stated about the race at Harwich last Saturday giving a good prospect for Cowes.
Can anyone kindly enlighten me/us as to the...
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-07-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Odds on New Boats Getting to Torquay ( & Back !)

What odds are you offering then ? !
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-07-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Lynx Display

OK - Well Done Hugo ! What a great sponsor !
Forum: General Racing Topics 27-07-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Lynx Display

Well Done John !
Forum: General Racing Topics 22-07-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 131,626
Posted By Martin The Talker
Come on Ian, please send in your entry ! This...

Come on Ian, please send in your entry !
This ones not to miss !
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