Model Boat Race (By The Book) in Portsmouth

The Jackeens · 12 January 2006, 20:48

Hey there.

An idea has been broached about racing those model boats & chavster craft.

Suggested venue : Hilsea Lido or a suitable stretch of water in Portsmouth.

Suggested date Sunday 22 Jan in the afternoon (could combine with Tim M's ribby trip?)

A Rule Book is being written as local powerboaters/ instructors may enter and we Know What They Are Like

OOD will be the very experienced Commodore Martin.

Roll Up Roll Up.

Post your entries and rule suggestions here!

Us

Zippy · 12 January 2006, 21:06

Humm. thats never going to give me time to get my entry in!!

Maybe i will keep an eye out for one at the show or sneek into Southampton next week.

Ribald · 12 January 2006, 22:20

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Hey there.

An idea has been broached about racing those model boats & chavster craft.

Suggested venue : Hilsea Lido or a suitable stretch of water in Portsmouth.

'ello, 'ello, 'ello - wots all this then? Will 'ave to consult the Regs regarding this sort of fing.

They will 'ave to keep their speed to below 10kn and their wash to a minimum.

tcwozere · 12 January 2006, 22:30

Would be room at Clarence..

Not sure about Martin being OOD, especially if he will also be racing..

The Jackeens · 13 January 2006, 07:34

Go for it Howard!

We are willing to go part shares in a boat with others ! Martin may have a spare craft so pm him if you want to join in.

Pete (Ribald) your rules shall be written down in triplicate

and think you should come along to Monitor

Tony that is true. But the role of the OOD in this case will be very limited to

establishing the rules, start etc.
being completely ignored
and sorting out arguments afterwards.

During the actual race it will be every boat for Itself and it's fair to say that one entrant has already made it known that he will try Every Trick In The Book. (Not the Rulebook this time

)

If it's too much to combine with the studenty spin we could make it next available...

And Clarence is a top idea BTW Tony

(Any real kiddies turning up will be automatically become team captains of the various teams.)

Us

Nauti Buoy · 13 January 2006, 07:38

So are people entering battery powerred boats or nitro powerred craft

The Jackeens · 13 January 2006, 07:42

Hehehehehe

No guarantees peeps will tell the truth Rich!!!

But there will be a range of power sources. OOD may try to set limits.

And Someone is already Sanding Down a Prop.

You entering?

Us

Hightower · 13 January 2006, 12:04

I just might have a go....I've a sure fire way of winning my class......It'll be elastic band driven

.

Nauti Buoy · 13 January 2006, 12:26

NITRO Engined Water Cooled Catamaran, Twin Vector designed hull, Single WATER COOLED, Double Belt Driven 15MX engine powering single propeller.

Rogue Wave · 13 January 2006, 12:32

Jaspers got a fairly good Model speed boat in the loft somewhere if anybody wants to borrow it!

Jono · 13 January 2006, 13:12

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

.....Model speed boat ...

Oi ! That's no way to talk about Gav's boat....

Rogue Wave · 13 January 2006, 13:15

:d :d

laser · 13 January 2006, 13:31

what about holding it at canoe lake in southsea near south parade pier, nice strech of nice flat water, would do nicely!

The Jackeens · 13 January 2006, 19:35

RW why don't you enter with Jasper's boat?

Canoe lake is a good idea Rich...if we don't get distracted by the yells of 'Come in Number 22 your time's up '!!!!!!!!!!

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

Hey NautiRich that's a cool craft you got there!!!!!!!!!!! No lookin down on the neighbours then!!!!

Andy that means Ryan and Andrea are Team Captains if they show up

Will double check on dates and post another (hopefully by the end of edit time!!!!)

OK OK

Saturday 21st is better for most peeps !!!

*12.00 at a venue still to be decided (but Hilsea Lido is shallower

).

*There is a radio-controlled narrowbote on EBay at the moment !!!

* Having just 'phoned one entrant and OOD we can confirm that

1) Boats have already been tested (with almost disastrous consequences in one bathtub

)

2) Someone Else's boat is 'letting in water'

3) Someone is sanding a prop because it has a history of running aground

Keep the entries comin in!!! (Just been texted a photo of some MEAN lookin competition!!!)

Us

Health and Safety Notice

Your bathtub / kitchen table / sink / rainwater barrel / toilet???could be at risk in the case of over-energetic testing

Martin · 13 January 2006, 20:44

I suspect that most entries will be battery powered, but is open to all model boats.

It will be a laugh.

M

tcwozere · 13 January 2006, 20:59

Does anyone know where you can get a remote controlled submarine, complete with working torpedos?

Hugh Jardon · 13 January 2006, 21:02

try the royal navy

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Originally Posted by tcwozere

Does anyone know where you can get a remote controlled submarine, complete with working torpedos?

Pete7 · 13 January 2006, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

try the royal navy

Thought we sold it to the Canucks

Carl · 14 January 2006, 08:15

mines ready,complete with battle damage,although it does leak,just like the real thing then

oh and can the race be limited to 10 min or my electrickery will run out,or whos still afloat

tcwozere · 14 January 2006, 09:52

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Originally Posted by carly baby

mines ready...

Excellent idea Carly, way cheaper than a sub..