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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2005, 09:05
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
I fail to see how tacking at 6-8 knots is the...

I fail to see how tacking at 6-8 knots is the same as a tight turn at 25.
Or coming off a wave at 30 knots compared to say 14 in a sail boat
Maybe you could explain?


Yes of course the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2005, 07:49
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Run aground?

I dont think anyone on the rally ran aground and certainly I dont think anyone called the RNLI. (We had the Cougar Rescue Rib for that). The Spectre of Defeat II had to put into Whitstable for an...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2005, 20:08
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Lifejackets

Yeah I know it was all because of the Harbour Master. I'm just saying the knock on effect nearly cost us the channel and when you're running a 250hp with a heavy load it does not like speeding up and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 September 2005, 19:23
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
A few photos for those who are interested

https://www.atlantic-web.com/deauville.htm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 September 2005, 18:01
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Photos of rib babes

They all exist the photos will prove it! Stay tuned!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 September 2005, 17:49
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
All in all a success

The gods smiled on the rally and all entrants enjoyed near perfect weather.

Of course there was a bit of faffing around whilst rebecca loos had some snaps on the boats and the irratic pace of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 22:22
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
I am doing safety boat!

yeah I will be there also except unlike Tim, I have the misfortune of being delegated the safety boat. Probaby something to do with my career as a community support officer.

I have to say I am a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 21:53
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Sadly I only made a grammar school! and as...

Sadly I only made a grammar school!

and as for Cavalier attitudes to Health and Safety - it is the danger and excitement which attracts me to this event!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 21:35
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Top secret

When invading foreign shores its best not to let them know exactly how many of you there are!

Also if any boats do sink or go astray it will be easier for Balme to hoodwink the intense media...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 21:15
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
For nerd read Traffic Warden

Polar Bear, when I mean nerd I refer to the people who criticise anything and everything and pick holes in threads like it is some big ball of emental cheese.

It does not refer to IT people suc as...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 20:32
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Prize money and silver

I think the prize money kitty is about £2800 but you will have to check with the organisers for the latest figures.

There is also a fairly fancy Silver cup donated by Sir Dai Llewllyn. I beleive...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2005, 20:22
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Some people just dont read these threads...

Some people just dont read these threads properly.

I repeat I am nothing to do with the organisation of this rally merely a humble competitor.

Try Ed Balme or the very sexy Alicia who works in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2005, 08:45
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
LOPC in trade?

Surely as LOPC is an Old Etonian and former officer in the Coldstream Guards and now with a large Northumbria Estate to look after he would not be interested in trade!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2005, 19:09
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Rib.net man spotted in Cowes

I have just had feedback from the gumball crew in Cowes today recruiting amongst the Cowes Classic that rib.net man has been spotted in Cowes and we hope to bring you some photos tomorrow.

Sarah...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2005, 19:02
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Charity - why not?

Are there any rib.net preferred charities ? Or shall we stick to the good old RNLI?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2005, 17:50
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
You are not the only one mate!

Me and Eupa have also been taking a bit of a hammering recently.

Spectre Racing
'Community Support Traffic'
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2005, 00:34
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Deaville Rally overtakes banana shark as rib.net racing special

My Dear Comrades,

I have been enjoying the banter so much recently that I failed to spot that Deauville Rally is now the most popular thread on rib racing. Clearly as everyone else has been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2005, 14:43
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Des, Please contact Alicia who works in the...

Des,

Please contact Alicia who works in the Deauville rally HQ in Chelsea

www.deauvillerally.com

she will be able to give you the most recent list.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2005, 14:26
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Who said anything about Elitism. Obviously a lot...

Who said anything about Elitism. Obviously a lot of you have major chips on your shoulders.

Frankly I think this is a very exciting development and the evidence is in the entries which keep...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2005, 13:12
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Draw whatever conclusions you like Jono. I'm...

Draw whatever conclusions you like Jono.

I'm on this thread to promote the rally and that only.

Why dont you start another thread yourself to debate other issues.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2005, 12:55
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
deauville rally

I am here to talk about ribs and the deauville rally and not about my work or politics or my creed or culture.

Everything else is strictly none of your business and I do not wish it discussed on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2005, 11:26
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
what social status?

I have not brought social status into this and please dont get the impression that this is only for the preserve of the aristocracy.

I'm actually a working class man myself and a life long member...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2005, 23:56
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Norman no mates

Well if like me you dont have any mates! Then you can see that it would be near impossible to organise much more than a table at the harvester. Saying that I'm looking forward to meeting some like...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2005, 22:04
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
playground law

A slight exaggeration by some of my former comrades from my school days. Still makes for an amusing read.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2005, 21:19
Replies: 381
Views: 74,006
Posted By spectre racing
Freedoms

I actually feel for Kieron as it could have happened to anyone and those unlight buoys are bloody dangerous in Southampton water.

Also the passengers should have been keeping a good look out and...
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