Belgian Offshore 2006

[chazz_man]

Hi Guys,

Last weekend the Belgian Offshore took place under a nice sky and a good looking sea. This year there were 4 English teams competing; 3 of them in amazing Scorpion ribs.

Sometimes it was close racing and the suspense was 100% ... as was the fair play. All competitors had the feeling the won and in a way they did.

Aphro was also there and took part in the race.

Check the pictures on fotobank.navis.be.

CU
Karel (Antwerp, Belgium)

[chazz_man]

... for you to enjoy!

CU
Karel

[Hightower]

Terriffic shots! I want the Team XS RIB, any Idea what it is?

[chazz_man]

Hightower,

It is an Offshore Passion http://www.offshorepassion.com/ . I had the chance of taking it out for a 'spin'. 0 to 55 knots is just a few seconds (so it felt).

Pilot is Sven Aartsen; co-pilot is Nicolas Walaert. Both have been racing for some time now.

This boat is fabulous but has some trouble with rough seas. Nevertheless it's like a bullet from a gun.

CU
Karel

[Seaharrier]

Originally Posted by Hightower

Terriffic shots! I want the Team XS RIB, any Idea what it is?

Top Speed with the Mercury 250XS is 73 kn. That boat is the winner of the Championnat de France. According to offshorepassion topspeed with the 300xs should be between 80-85 kn.

[Seaharrier]

Karel,

How did that Viper Max7.5 with twin Mercury 200XS perform?


Great pic's on your site!!

Paul

[chazz_man]

Seaharrier,

I'm still waiting for the official results. I'll let you know.

CU
Karel

[Brambles]

Originally Posted by chazz_man

Hi Guys,

Last weekend the Belgian Offshore took place under a nice sky and a good looking sea. This year there were 4 English teams competing; 3 of them in amazing Scorpion ribs.

Sometimes it was close racing and the suspense was 100% ... as was the fair play. All competitors had the feeling the won and in a way they did.

Aphro was also there and took part in the race.

Check the pictures on fotobank.navis.be.

CU
Karel (Antwerp, Belgium)

Excellent photos on your site Karel

Any idea what power that grey Buzzi(?) boat has? How did she compare to Scorpion Hot Lemon for speed?

I'm sure I recognise the guy in the portrait photo no 13 (Brugge Marine), I think I met him at Ribex this year. Pretty sure he was with the Osprey in photo 32.


Regards

Ian

[chazz_man]

Ian,

The Biretta has 2 x 440 hp and a two speed gear box.

CU
Karel

[Seaharrier]

Originally Posted by Brambles

Excellent photos on your site Karel

Any idea what power that grey Buzzi(?) boat has? How did she compare to Scorpion Hot Lemon for speed?

I'm sure I recognise the guy in the portrait photo no 13 (Brugge Marine), I think I met him at Ribex this year. Pretty sure he was with the Osprey in photo 32.


Regards

Ian

Photo 13 is indeed Kris Deraedt from Brugge Marine Center. He was at Ribex with that yellow and red ViperMax 6.5.