Round Britain Powerboat Race 2008 [merged threads]

John Kennett · 29 September 2006, 10:45

OK, time to start planning, get that new boat ordered, brush up on your navigation and get into shape!

For the first time since 1984 and only the third time ever, there's going to be a Round Britain Powerboat Race in 2008.

More details attached below.

John

Andre · 30 September 2006, 21:18

Rather interesting event. Will put some thoughts to this one.

a Parker 900 Baltic with twin diesel, why not

Manos · 30 September 2006, 21:32

A few questions to those in the know

1. Who are the sponsors of this event?
2. Has it got any TV coverage on any of the National or international channels? and which?
3. What is the prise money wise?

John Kennett · 30 September 2006, 22:12

I don't suppose that anyone here has the answers.

Probably better to email Mike Lloyd. His address is race at roundbritain.info

John

Biggles · 30 September 2006, 22:24

25ft plus. That counts me out then. was going to start saving the beer tokens.

Manos · 30 September 2006, 22:28

Thanks JK

will do

tim griffin · 01 October 2006, 06:59

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Originally Posted by Andre

Rather interesting event. Will put some thoughts to this one.

a Parker 900 Baltic with twin diesel, why not

Need any crew I am very good at making tea

simmons0 · 01 October 2006, 17:16

We are weighing up our options and tentatively planning an entry!

Sounds like it will be a fantastic event.

Harry

Jono Garton · 01 October 2006, 18:03

What boat, I belive its 30ft plus

Were thinking of entering in a BaJa or Sea Ray.

Jono

simmons0 · 01 October 2006, 18:24

At the moment thinking Revenger or Pascoe with a single diesel and race in Rib F1.

Will be reading up on the classes and researching conventional speed boats too though.
Looking for something that will be competative in its class, but fits our budget.

H.

Andre · 01 October 2006, 19:49

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Need any crew I am very good at making tea

Tim I will bear this in mind since I am a tea drinking person

whitingiom · 02 October 2006, 15:35

Are they planning a lap of the ioM as one leg?

Maybe we'll be able to put up a Manx Challenge.....

Andre · 15 October 2006, 20:21

see www.pontoontalk/forums for more updates

Andre · 17 March 2007, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Andre

see www.pontoontalk/forums for more updates

new web page now up and running

http://www.derwentmarine.net/rb/index.htm

Andre · 18 March 2007, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Andre

new web page now up and running

http://www.derwentmarine.net/rb/index.htm

This is the logo for the race

codprawn · 18 March 2007, 23:41

How can it be "Round Britain" when it's not going right around? It is long enough and tough enough - why not go the whole hog?

Nauti Buoy · 19 March 2007, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Andre

This is the logo for the race

Now that's a wicked logo I wonder who designed that

The Garfish · 19 March 2007, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

I wonder who designed that

sum nobbur dats culor blynd i shud fink.

enywaiys i av printid itt orf ann amm yewsin itt az a takks disk onn mi trukk

gaRf

ribit · 19 March 2007, 12:48

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Originally Posted by codprawn

How can it be "Round Britain" when it's not going right around? It is long enough and tough enough - why not go the whole hog?

Stupid question...the answer is out there search for it

Andre · 19 March 2007, 19:57

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Originally Posted by codprawn

How can it be "Round Britain" when it's not going right around? It is long enough and tough enough - why not go the whole hog?

why not join www.pontoontalk.co.uk and pop the question