Junior Ribsters Abersoch - Saturday 14 April 2007

DM · 06 March 2007, 12:56

Junior RIBsters North West England and North Wales Championship.

NEXT EVENT to take place Saturday April 14th 2007, run by 'Junior RIBsters' at SCYC. Abersoch

The event is aimed at 8-16 year olds and will help improve the skills of young drivers and also teach them new skills. The event will be great fun and beneficial. It will consist of a series of challenges covering key aspects of driving powerboats.

Expressions of interest are invited from clubs, associations and individuals that may wish to enter into the event. A maximum of 40 places are available for 8-12s and 40 places for 13-16s. These will be allocated on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.

The entry fee has been kept low at £15 per person.

‘Junior RIBsters is a not for profit organisation. Our aim is to promote the safe use of powerboats and develop boat handling skills of young people.

We encourage both experienced and novice drivers to join us on this fun day!

Full details including entry forms can be obtained at:

Website: JUNIOR RIBSTERS

Email: juniorribsters@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07999 936115

Nasher · 06 March 2007, 13:24

David

I applaud you, cracking idea.

When are you going top do one in the Solent?
I've two enthusiastic lads who'd love it.

Nasher

DM · 06 March 2007, 14:36

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Originally Posted by Nasher

cracking idea

It is but I can't claim the credit for it. The event has been put together by young Jonathan Geddes. He tells me that there's 30+ paid up entries so far so get yer sprogs signed up ASAP.

DM

deetox · 19 March 2007, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Nasher

David

I applaud you, cracking idea.

When are you going top do one in the Solent?
I've two enthusiastic lads who'd love it.

Nasher

Once Jon has got his exams out of the way and we see how the Abersoch event goes, juniorRIBsters is set to arrange events across the U.K.
Local sponsors always welcome

Ian · 19 March 2007, 12:19

deetox, how many entrants so far?

deetox · 19 March 2007, 15:37

A couple have dropped out and some still haven't sent payment in.
Confirmed=25 (i.e. consent forms and payment received).
10 in 8-12yrs and 15 in 13-16yrs.
Should be a brilliant day for all.

Ribster Rache · 17 April 2007, 16:45

I would just like to thank everyone who was involved in this event, it was absolutely fantastic.

Our two children, thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and have learnt a lot. A big thank you goes to Jonathan and David Manning.

You couldn't have had better weather conditions, and the venue was brilliant.

Thank you so much

DM · 17 April 2007, 17:27

Best time of the day was 2min 47sec by a lad in the 8-12year old section.

Best moment of the day was when Greenwood tried the course in Blackjack and could only manage 3mins 20secs

Photos of the day

Top banana · 17 April 2007, 19:23

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Originally Posted by davidmanning

Best time of the day was 2min 47sec by a lad in the 8-12year old section.

Best moment of the day was when Greenwood tried the course in Blackjack and could only manage 3mins 20secs

Photos of the day

Maybe that lad should consider the round Anglesea challenge

deetox · 18 April 2007, 11:44

It was a truly memorable day.
Thanks Ian and Dave for sitting out there all day
in the sun

It was great to have SCYC hosting
the event and so many enthusiastic youngsters attending.
By the way Dave, what time did you set for the course

Ian · 18 April 2007, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidmanning

Best moment of the day was when Greenwood tried the course in Blackjack and could only manage 3mins 20secs

Photos of the day

FYI Mr Manning, it was 3mins dead + 10secs for crashing into the garage!!!

but seriously, well done Dave on the day for keeping those sprogs in check and Deetox & Mini deetox for arranging a great event. Loads of photo's on www.minxpix.co.uk

Northern Tim · 19 April 2007, 22:32

I was out off Abersoch main beach all afternoon on Saturday, but didn't see any of you. Fantastic weather though. Glad it went well!

Ian · 20 April 2007, 07:58

Tim, we were in amongst the eight 9' tall orange marker buoys close to SCYC!
6 rib's, a club launch as well as ~24 kids.

andyxs · 20 April 2007, 16:54

i was about to have a go but they packed the course away to quick. must have seen me coming

Northern Tim · 20 April 2007, 23:31

Ian,
I've just been emailed some pictures taken by a friend and spotted this in the background of one. Was it you? Looks like I blinked and missed you!

Tim

GED · 21 April 2007, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Northern Tim

I was out off Abersoch main beach all afternoon on Saturday, but didn't see any of you. Fantastic weather though. Glad it went well!

SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPEC SAVERS

Northern Tim · 22 April 2007, 23:19

No, I just think I was too late.

Nice one Ged!

Ian · 26 April 2007, 08:23

Yes Tim, it was me giving the photographer a blast. There are some great photo's at http://www.minxpix.co.uk/ and some not so freat ones.
They did pack up quick as the results & presentations had to be made for some people to get on the road home.

Are you coming along on May 5th? We have a fair number of Ribnet members coming along.

Northern Tim · 27 April 2007, 10:49

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Originally Posted by Ian

Are you coming along on May 5th? We have a fair number of Ribnet members coming along.

Ian,
I would have loved to, but with my lilttle boat, I wouldn't be able to keep up!
Have a good one though.

Tim

Ian · 27 April 2007, 12:31

You don't need your boat, if you want a ride just let me know.