Model Boat Race (By The Book) in Portsmouth - Page 2

Jimbo · 14 January 2006, 13:35

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Howabout a different weekend? As the studenty cruise might be quite a day

No, it's not the studenty cruise, we've had a discussion on this and decided to allow grownups too! Being poor impressionable youngsters we need role models to show us what we should aspire to in later life!

If the model boating is on the saturday, I can make it! (P.s., are hovercraft allowed??)

Tim M · 14 January 2006, 14:30

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Being poor impressionable youngsters we need role models to show us what we should aspire to in later life!

I might be up for this if I can find a cheap boat somewhere!

The Jackeens · 16 January 2006, 21:43

OK.

Model Boats are being got in order for The Big Race.

Don't forget to post any other entries here!

So far there appears to be several craft.

Scrutineering will be conducted by Zippy

It would help if entrants dressed like proper powerboaters (if unsure check out Jimmy Saville on BB

)

Hilsea Lido is lookin like the favoured venue and 12.00 start is mooted only because some peeps have a life and have to go out Sat evening!!!!

We can all go for some Irish cappucinos after so that we're in fine form for the stoodents' crooze on the Sunday.

Us

Zippy · 16 January 2006, 21:48

Right,

No chance i can get a boat this week as apparently im supposed to be working these days!

im open to bungs on the Scrutineering!!

Could be a marine version of Wacky Racers!!

The Jackeens · 16 January 2006, 21:49

Hehehehe

Or Scrapheap Challenge!

Don't think ours will even work for 10 seconds! Just bought on EBay !!!

Us

Martin · 16 January 2006, 22:35

Bought a second battery for mine.

1. for testing

2. the race

M

slimtim · 17 January 2006, 19:47

haha, this sounds like fun! if this starts at 12, when is the cruise thing happening? Or have I missed something

?

Tim M · 17 January 2006, 19:50

You have: model boats on Sat, cruise on Sun

Martin · 18 January 2006, 22:03

For reasons various we have decided to postpone the model boat race.

We will definitely have to run it in the near future at a date to be announced soon.

However it does give some more time to tune the props!!! Decide on a course and get our team race wear delivered!

Future time/date to be confirmed...................................

M & A

Rogue Wave · 18 January 2006, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jackeens

It would help if entrants dressed like proper powerboaters (if unsure check out Jimmy Saville on BB

)

Us

The Jackeens · 06 March 2006, 08:44

OK new date mooted for this is Saturday 18th March with Sunday in reserve if the weather is 'orrible!

Being as some of us will be out on the Friday night

we may need the fresh air to recover.

The model boats are all in top form and raring to go any time at all.

Please check your diaries and let us know how you are fixed that weekend.

OOD will be Martin of RSYC

Shenanigans to be expected so near to Paddy's Day.

Hilsea Lido has been proposed as a popular venue?

If you haven't yet got a boat there are some bargains to be had on EBay !

Us

jackeen · 07 March 2006, 08:25

4 boats confirmed so far !

Bring 'em on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Times for scrutineering etc. tbc

The Jackeens · 14 March 2006, 08:09

List of peeps entering model boats in the race (so far

)

Antoinette & Martin
Carly Baby
Hightower
Howard (tbc)
Mark Halliday
Nautibuoy
Pete 7
Robin (might be OOD )
The Students (Dave Jimbo Tim)
Tony (can't remember if you're free?)
Us

At this hour of the morning we can't remember who else is in so please let us know (post here or pm jackeen) if your name's been left off the list (major apologies) or if you're now interested !

Scrutineering will be approx 5.30.
Race start approx 6.00
(These times may have to be adjusted to suit working peeps.)

The venue Hilsea Lido (top of Portsmouth, go through the bus stop area

).

Prizes will vary in quality

Refreshments to follow in a usual watering hole (to be decided by the majority or the loudest people on the day

)

As it's the day after St. Paddy's, try to keep the noise down!

A Very Serious View Is Being Taken Of The Rumours Of Sabotage!!!

Us

Nauti Buoy · 14 March 2006, 13:12

• Powered by an included Kyosho Triton 05 motor with water jacket for cooling.
• Pivoting outdrive and long, deep water rudder improve handling through turns while maximizing speed.
• Compact gearbox (in place of direct drive) features spur gear and pinion using optional pinions, gear ratio can be varied from high-torque 1.9:1 to high-speed 1.07:1.
• Length 880mm

The Jackeens · 15 March 2006, 07:50

That's a class act Nauti !

Should win the 'best turned out boat' prize!

Any more previews?

BTW two rumours of sabotage (actual statements of intent!!!!

) have reached us so be extra vigilant on Saturday!!!!!

Us

Hightower · 15 March 2006, 18:13

Haven't got a boat yet.....But I have a plan

.

Prepare to eat my wake

.

Hugh Jardon · 15 March 2006, 18:50

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

That's a class act Nauti !

Should win the 'best turned out boat' prize!

Hey Nauti,,,,,,looks like you are in the prize running even before you turn up, how cool is that!!!

Hightower · 15 March 2006, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

Hey Nauti,,,,,,looks like you are in the prize running even before you turn up, how cool is that!!!

No chance Chris. I'm getting something with a very high scale speed and will beat everything in its class.

Neal · 16 March 2006, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

No chance Chris. I'm getting something with a very high scale speed and will beat everything in its class.

So the radio control for Kohaku is coming along well

The Jackeens · 16 March 2006, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hightower

Prepare to eat my wake

.

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Andy!!!!!

BTW full-sized RIBs!!!!!! (as suggested by someone in the pub last night) are NOT eligible