Cowes 2012 Update

[Jon Fuller]

Looks good! She seems to ride nice & level, or is that just this shot?

It is pretty good. The staggered motor layout, huge bow tank, and substantial trim tabs mean you can get it to run pretty much how you want in most conditions. Big following seas are the only time it's a challenge, but even then, no more than most other designs as the recovery in the bows is quite strong.

JF

 

[Rob Gray]

CTC - photos / vids - Pippa

We did not trouble fellow competitors for very long but has anyone got any clips of Pippa off the start and at 2 Buoys? Dredgy got us a cracking start and we were third around 2 Buoys after Vee and Tony and with Markus breathing down our neck. All felt very good. And of course the cushe drive then went on the port box 10 mins later. Both doughnuts were renewed as a precaution last year but clearly they were still not grunty enough. Back to the crash boxes.

Rob

 

[hallj]

Here you go mate!

Jeff

 

[Scand]

It is pretty good. The staggered motor layout, huge bow tank, and substantial trim tabs mean you can get it to run pretty much how you want in most conditions. Big following seas are the only time it's a challenge, but even then, no more than most other designs as the recovery in the bows is quite strong.

JF

Just out of interest how big is the bow tank?

 

[Rob Gray]

Thanks

Here you go mate!

Jeff

Many thanks. We were a bit bow down with the bow tank full. Got a bit of air later! Not that there was much of the 'later'! Much appreciated.

Rob

 

[Jon Fuller]

Just out of interest how big is the bow tank?

Can't remember exactly (its part of the boat, so not simple to calculate) but about 35 imp galls I think. so circa 160kg.

 

[TonyToll]

flying

Thanks fo taking the trouble to get those fantastic pics. If it wasn't for the dedication of people like you we wouldn't be able to see these great boats racing in those types of conditons. Love the shots of Cinzano right out, Swipewipes and also Smoking Aces and as for that gorgeous Apache 41, well all I can say is that Tony Toll is completely bonkers as he must have spent more time in the air than in the water - will have to have a couple of those!!
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Here you go Mike, coutesy of my dear brother, this is me learning to fly aged 15, not much has changed, still love boats, but now the hair colour matches that old jumper I had!

 

[woottonwillis153]

Video clip of the P1 superstocks that greatly supported the Cowes 2012 event.

Myself and Sam would like to send our condolences to Mike Lovell's Family and Friends.

 

[TonyToll]

CTC start from onboard Warhorse

Here is the link

 

[Captain Chaos]

I think the flag drops around 6 mins 30secs

 

[Ciao]

I think the flag drops around 6 mins 30secs

Who knew?

I was trying to get a cup of coffee at the time.

 

[woottonwillis153]

Here is the link

Many thanks Tony , great video, felt like I was in there with you!!!

 

[Ben]

Fabulous video. Just love listening to a bit of throttling.

 

[mark.saunders]

great clip, love the way you can see how much airtime they get.

 

[hallj]

A few more pics from the race,

Jeff

 

[Mike Ring]

Thanks for the great video.

Just love the "Depth Charges" you were laying !!

Mike

 

[Numb Nuts]

Nice little Vid form Vee's pals chopper i think it was approaching the Needles channel.

 

[chris]

nice one any more vee said there was a fair few in the bay

 

[the bandit]

Little bit of chop and you take a tea break