Torquay

Adam Younger · 19 May 2005, 10:53

All looking good for racing at Torquay.

We will have OCR and Thundercat racing on the Saturday, 28th.
On the Sunday there will be OCR, Thundercat, V24 and the race for Formula 200 which includes the offshore 2 litre class and what is also now called F1 RIBs.

There is also the production class within Formula 2oo where boats upto 200 hp can be raced on day licences etc.

TQBoater · 20 May 2005, 08:10

Where will you put all the boats ?
The usual carpark now has a 3hr max stay time

I believe there is also a boat jumble that Saturday at the race course

Adam Younger · 20 May 2005, 08:35

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Originally Posted by TQBoater

Where will you put all the boats ?
The usual carpark now has a 3hr max stay time

I believe there is also a boat jumble that Saturday at the race course

We have the top car park level for the weekend so F200 and V24 boats will be there. This will be for raceboats only with tow vehicles going onto the bottom level.

OCR and Thundercats will be going onto the breakwater.

All going to be a bit tight - depending on how many entries we get.

TQBoater · 20 May 2005, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Adam Younger

OCR and Thundercats will be going onto the breakwater.

Does this mean the breakwater will then be closed to the general public ?

Looking forward to it hope the weather clears up by then

Cookee · 20 May 2005, 09:03

Hi Adam,

Any answer about using the leisure boat as the start boat or a rescue boat yet?

David Hickman · 25 May 2005, 18:20

I have been helping with safety for the last 5 years for this and Ian Austin has last year.
He called in yesterday and said he had heard nothing this year and neither have I from the organisers requesting help.
Have the safety or event secretary changed? As I did not hear anything I sent an e mail to the RYA who forwarded it to the organiser who said 3 weeks ago they would put the info in the post.
3 days to go and still nothing. I have taken a booking now for training on Sunday.
The last 5 years the paper work, requests for help has been excellent.

Has anything changed Cookee?

Cookee · 25 May 2005, 18:48

I suggest you call Shirley Simkins 02392 377570 - her number is on race instructions so it's already public! Safety officer is James Cox (Shirley and Jim Cox's son).

Up untill 10 minutes ago they hadn't got space to park my lorry there at all, so I hope it all works out for you! You can be assured that no matter how you get treated by the officials, the competitors really appreciate you being there!

Hope you can make it,

Cookee · 25 May 2005, 19:23

Here is a precis of the timetable!

Saturday 28th May

11.00 Thundercats 1

13.00 OCR 1

15.00 Harrier Jump Jet display

16.00 Laurels and Champagne

Sunday 29th May

11.00 OCR 2

12.30 F200 (Class III, RIB F1, Production class)

14.00 V24

15.00 Thundercats 2

16.00 Champagne and laurels

If anyone needs more info - email or call me 07836 268747 and I'll help if I can - don't forget it's free and no passes required - we'll have the new leisure boat there, and we'll be in Cowes for Ribex the following weekend, and Ramsgate the weekend after - it's going to be a busy couple of weeks!

See you there!

TQBoater · 25 May 2005, 20:25

Got no first mate on Saturday

Who can I hitch a ride with so I can take a few pictures ?

David Hickman · 26 May 2005, 00:06

saturday I am chartered for safety boat for the heritage sailing race in brixham. Sorry Rupert.

Ian Austin · 26 May 2005, 22:56

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Originally Posted by TQBoater

Got no first mate on Saturday

Who can I hitch a ride with so I can take a few pictures ?

Hi Rupert

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, so if you are looking for a lift, i will see you there, give me a shout on 07977 143836 and we can arange where to meet.

All the best
Ian

TQBoater · 27 May 2005, 07:20

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Originally Posted by Ian Austin

Hi Rupert

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, so if you are looking for a lift, i will see you there, give me a shout on 07977 143836 and we can arange where to meet.

All the best
Ian

Thanks Ian

Got your number, I'll give you a ring when I get to the harbour. I'm going to have a wander round the carpark area first

TQBoater · 27 May 2005, 15:16

Let's hope this continues for the weekend

Ian Austin · 27 May 2005, 21:41

Hi Rupert

I hope it dont stay like today, or i am going to have a boring journey up in the morning

Richard B · 27 May 2005, 21:49

Ian, you didn't mean that did you? No time out on the water is boring!

We'll have a boring time driving down the M5!

Matt · 08 June 2005, 17:39

Dave Ormiston has a large selection of photos from torquay -
http://www.mattyorke.com/gallery/torquay05
or in a slideshow
http://www.mattyorke.com/gallery/sli...Name=torquay05

If anyone would like copies, contact Dave at http://www.island-offshore-photography.co.uk