| Flashwave |
2006 saw a resurgence of racers, old and new to SBI, OPA and OSS. As usual the racers who fell out have been replaced by new blood. Some old equipment hit the water as some of the fun factor returned. The OSO rhetoric subsided over the the 2005 season although there was some good bashing for all to enjoy.
So all you prognosticators, what will 2007 Offshore racing look like? Which organization will grow the most. Who are you rooting for to win the National Championship in any class? Let's have it boy and girls.
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| Wardey |
| Hey Jim, All I can say is that Team Extreme F1-1 is alive and ready for the 2007 season !!!! Dave |
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| Wardey |
| Is'nt it time we see the Flashwave Team back out in F1 ???? I see Glen gloating around the pits every now and then. Love to see you guy's back out there. Dave :D |
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| HORBA |
Why can't some or all of the sanctioning bodies have open ocean racing again?
They already have their beach courses set up, it would be so easy to just put out one more checkpoint boat 30 miles straight out in the ocean.
...let one class of people who like that big wave stuff go out and around the boat......now for the return, you would see no land and would have to navigate to get home.
The beach races could be going on in the meantime. I don't say stop one for the other....do both!!
Once the racers had a taste of open ocean racing......they would love it.
More photos on our site for old race boats.
www.historicraceboats.com
This is a real photo...not photoshop.
It is a 38 foot Bertram caught on the way back down after a jump off a Key West wave.
You can see it is coming down by the exhaust vapors trailing up to where the boat was before. |
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| Horse power |
| sweet photo , and it sounds good to me let them go :D |
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| Scottyb |
We did the Long Beach race to Catalina Island and back,
it was fun. I gotta tell you though, nothing gets your blood pumping like turning at 140mph |
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| HORBA |
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Originally posted by Scottyb
We did the Long Beach race to Catalina Island and back,
it was fun. I gotta tell you though, nothing gets your blood pumping like turning at 140mph
Exactly.......that is why I say do both! |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
| How about a little Pantera on the roster :D |
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| Fever Mike |
| HORBA, when I was involved with APBA back around 2000 there was talk about a longer offshore race like you mentioned. The problem was event insurance and safety boats and helocopters. I believe these facts and that people/racers talk about races like this but nobody really wants to step up and really put themselves or there boat through it. How many times on all these performance boat websites does someone come up with a long offshore race and it falls apart...seems like every year. |
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| HORBA |
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Originally posted by Fever Mike
HORBA, when I was involved with APBA back around 2000 there was talk about a longer offshore race like you mentioned. The problem was event insurance and safety boats and helocopters. I believe these facts and that people/racers talk about races like this but nobody really wants to step up and really put themselves or there boat through it. How many times on all these performance boat websites does someone come up with a long offshore race and it falls apart...seems like every year.
All you need are the same helicopters that cover the up and down the beach races.
Put one checkpoint boat 30 or 40 miles out and everyone turns there. Once everyone has passed...... all the copters need to do, is watch the last boats coming in.
Insurance is something that someone will step up and write when it is time.
All that is really lacking is the experience of the racers...... knowing how much fun these kind of races are, and they will want them more and more. |
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| shane b |
| Rick is that your Pantara? |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by shane b
Rick is that your Pantara?
YUP :D |
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| shane b |
| Lets see some more pics She looks Pretty |
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| shane b |
| Rick NICE job on the Pantera SHE looks GREAT |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by shane b
Rick NICE job on the Pantera SHE looks GREAT
Thanks Shane,
I picked up the clearcoat today, and ordered the fuel pump reg., and a few other parts, this weekend, I am taking the weekend off from the boat, and taking the Z-71 to get muddy Sunday :D
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| Ben |
quote:
Originally posted by HORBA
Why can't some or all of the sanctioning bodies have open ocean racing again?
How about a nice little jaunt around Great Britain.
Round Britain 2008 |
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| Horse power |
quote:
Originally posted by Ben
How about a nice little jaunt around Great Britain.
Round Britain 2008
OH man I hope they put it on TV or at least PPV I would love to see that :bigsmile: |
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| NUT JOB |
quote:
Originally posted by Ben
How about a nice little jaunt around Great Britain.
Round Britain 2008
that may be closer to fruition than you think.
Maybe Scott B will chime in with some news ,he was just in dubai ,and may have some insight on whats going on over there. |
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| Ben |
If the sponsorship is in place, the event will happen.
What Mike Lloyd, the Event Director would also like to see is some American teams joining in the fun. My understanding however is that unfortunately, there has been little interest on this side of the pond. |
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| NUT JOB |
I wish I could say for sure, But I believe attempts to go over seas are being worked on.I know its not easy .
I spoke in length with the teams from norway who came to Key West.They put a years effort into getting here.
I watched their boats unload from giant overseas semi crates over on stock island .
They loved being here , and basically said to me before they left ,..........OK .Your'e Turn ! :D
If I can possibly help bring the show over ,you can bet I would . :D |
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| NUT JOB |
Ben I got youre note. Thanx. I tried youre new site ( www.proprider .com )but it didnt come up.
With Steve curtis heading up the round britain you do at least have a contact from over here. I'm sure he has put a bug in Tom's ear. He may be able to help move things forward internationaly as well. ( Maybe Tom can move all the equipment by adding to Reliable -Carriers trucking a Reliable Carriers Shipping Co. LOL )
Keep us up to date on the plans . POO !!! |
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| NUT JOB |
OK I'm in now ! I went on as POO !!!. That is a nickname I aquired thru my Offshore endeavers. :)
I think it came from all the ladies who think I'm a Teddy Bear ! :eek: :D
I cant post yet . Does it take a couple days ?
See if we can get Curtis to post on there. I used to talk with a bunch of guys over there a couple years ago .
I'd have to look up to see if Curtis was one.
Now that he hangs around with Abrams he 's probly stuck up :laugher: |
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| reliable1 |
| I dont think Curtis knows how to log on!!! |
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| Ben |
Nut Job, you should have been sent an e-mail with activation instructions and should be able to post immediately.
I guess Steve could log on but as you know he is kept rather busy reliable1. We do worry now that he has his MBE though ! |
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| NUT JOB |
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Originally posted by reliable1
I dont think Curtis knows how to log on!!!
Look who came out a' the woodwork ! :D
I'd love to go over and watch you smack down class1 .
only problem is youd have to get another throttleman as Curtis would be run out of town for not running with his hometown team. |
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| NUT JOB |
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Originally posted by Ben
Nut Job, you should have been sent an e-mail with activation instructions and should be able to post immediately.
I guess Steve could log on but as you know he is kept rather busy reliable1. We do worry now that he has his MBE though !
I never got the e-mail .I'll check and see if I goofed.
I think you have to pay tom a royalty $$$ or he will not grace us with his prescence . :D |
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| shane b |
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Originally posted by NUT JOB
I think you have to pay tom a royalty $$$ or he will not grace us with his prescence . :D
:laugher: :laugher: |
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| reliable1 |
| Mike I sent you a PM did you get it? |
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| NUT JOB |
| Yes I did . It came as a little box tied up in string addressed from beruit ! :eek: Should I open it? LOL :D |
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| shane b |
| SO what does everyone think about 2007 seems like some new things happening |
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| Flashwave |
There is a cycle offshore goes through. I haven't figured how many years it is yet, but I imagine it will end up like it was 8 years ago and and the cycle will start all over again.
I can say the best years are when most teams race under one organization. When that happens, Offshore racing is at its very best. Then it's time to race again. |
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| NUT JOB |
Whats up Jim ? !!! :D
I agree . As darth Vader once said " Today we've seen the end of Kenobie ,Tommorrow The end of the Rebellion " LOL
It appears to have already begun , leaving an opening for Positive leadership to take a front seat .
Hope they do. :) |
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| shane b |
| Well so far it is going to be an interesting year :D |
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| reliable1 |
| Should be a fun year. |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
Yup,
looking good,
see y'all in St Cloud :D
Rick |
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| shane b |
| My first race will probably be Sarasota :D |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by shane b
My first race will probably be Sarasota :D
blah, blah, blah...........
damn westcoasters :D :D
see ya there, if I get over to dads this year. |
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| NUT JOB |
I'm just glad to see that the largest % of teams are putting aside the negative agendas of only a few,and taking positive action toward some type of unity.
I'm still a little confused as to who is racing where & when tho . :confused:
Hopefully after biloxi we will get a glimpse into the future of exactly where OSS fits into this years activities.
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| NUT JOB |
| ( Negative post , no need for me to drag it over here ,sorry ) :) |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by NUT JOB
WOW !!!
OSS is at it again. Now they are holding "open court" to try and discredit any who dare make a positive move toward racing together.
I know this will upset a couple of you but , Geezz Just when a good thing happens ,here comes the " BS's " :(
Who's next ???
Just forget the three letters attached to racing, go as a spectator, and help out whoever ya can, and have a good time, I gave up caring about those 3 little letters a long time ago. |
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| NUT JOB |
Youre right rick .
Every once in a while I allow myself to get side tracked by people I dont even care for .
It 's nice to have freinds to remind me that I'll have a ball at my race's any way . Thanx :D |
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| Throttle Up |
There indeed lies the challange boys. It can be very hard to not become emotional about something someone does or says. We all are very passionate about Offshore...you know we don't do it for the money. We all form friendships along the way and are loyal as the day is long! So, if we keep this in mind we will better understand our surroundings and those in it!
Oh yea and remember to breath!
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by NUT JOB
Youre right rick .
Every once in a while I allow myself to get side tracked by people I dont even care for .
It 's nice to have freinds to remind me that I'll have a ball at my race's any way . Thanx :D
Ya gonna make st. Cloud???
if not we'll see ya at the next one.
OH yeah, there are 3 letters I DO care about.........AMF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scotty and John have been great to me, regardless of which organization they are with, last year with OSS, I coulda flew around the world with them, it was my choice not to, and stay home and take care of things here.
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by Throttle Up
There indeed lies the challange boys. It can be very hard to not become emotional about something someone does or says. We all are very passionate about Offshore...you know we don't do it for the money. We all form friendships along the way and are loyal as the day is long! So, if we keep this in mind we will better understand our surroundings and those in it!
Oh yea and remember to breath!
Julie
Well said Julie,
see ya in St. Cloud, I hear john is throwing a little party :D |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
| I went for a little ride on Still Got it Saturday with Scott on the throttles, and Trucjer Bob on the wheel, all I have to say is watch out for this thing, cuz it hauls azz, We got it up to 84 in some rough seas with an old guy behind the wheel, now I wish I were 65+ so I could drive it :D |
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| Throttle Up |
I am looking forward to St. Cloud ! Its a great little town! I hope John does have a party...lord knows everyone could use a little fun in the sun!
Julie |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by Throttle Up
I am looking forward to St. Cloud ! Its a great little town! I hope John does have a party...lord knows everyone could use a little fun in the sun!
Julie
When does John NOT have a party???????
His whole life is one big party :D
I fell in love with the St. cloud race 3 years ago, it was the first one I attended there, Scotty told me I would have a blast, and I did, got to meet some of the racers, and later that year we Had Scottys 24 back in the mix, the rest is history :D |
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| HORBA |
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Originally posted by Ben
If the sponsorship is in place, the event will happen.
What Mike Lloyd, the Event Director would also like to see is some American teams joining in the fun. My understanding however is that unfortunately, there has been little interest on this side of the pond.
Ben I think if we could get some kind of simplified description of what kind of boats would be eligible.
By that I mean, my memories of the CTC was that you had cruiser classes and diesel classes and then the open class 1 types.
Are there many classes .....what kind of logistic help is available to teams coming over. Where would the boats be shipped to begin...etc. etc.
Any clarification would help. |
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| Ben |
My apologies for not responding on this forum HORBA. I just saw this post.
We have corresponded since you asked these questions so I hope things are a bit more clear. |
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| SLANDREW |
| OPA RACE! :D Patchgue N.Y. 8/25-8/26/07 for more info OPAoffshore.com or Lou 516-702-2601 Super V,CATS |
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| shane b |
| I feel sorry for you guys spending $ on boat racing right now it looks like everything is going over seas |
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| Scottyb |
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I feel sorry for you guys spending $ on boat racing right now it looks like everything is going over seas
We'll be alright, heck we may join them overseas :cool: |
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| shane b |
| Scotty You guys are doing great :D I wish you guys the best this year. I sent you a few emails with no response? |
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| Scottyb |
| PM me, I get 100 emails a day and I delete the ones I don't recognize. I need to figure out the whole spam block thing |
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| HORBA |
quote:
Originally posted by Ben
My apologies for not responding on this forum HORBA. I just saw this post.
We have corresponded since you asked these questions so I hope things are a bit more clear.
Ben....yes, thank you, we are working on coming over with something for the Round Britain Race.
Also there is something being raised on the near horizon re a real open water ocean race on this side of the pond.
It will be a ...... Bring Whatever You Have.....and let's see what it will do kind of race, with a major payoff to the winner.
It will be interesting to see how many of the so called offshore boats of today can really race offshore.
The racers themselves will have no problem....they will adapt and love it....it is the equipment that will be the concern. |
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| NUT JOB |
Any one going to the miami race next weekend ?
The newer O.S . " Top Shelf " boats that are running today, ( most )Wouldnt last an hour out past the wall here in KW . |
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| Dry Sump |
| We love the Wall. Head out, turn left and Oh $hit. Now your racing offshore. I''ve seen more boats 15 - 30 ft out of the water outside the Wall than anywhere else we race. Yep, it tears up the equipment and your body real fast. |
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| shane b |
| So what is happening to boat racing there were only 38 boats or so at 2 races? |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
quote:
Originally posted by shane b
So what is happening to boat racing there were only 38 boats or so at 2 races?
not sure shane,
but we had fun anyways, we'll see what happens at the Air and Sea show, and Marathon :D
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| shane b |
| Whats up Rick how are things going? WE are going over to Naples, Italy on 26th - 27th May to see how they do things over there with P1 |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by shane b
Whats up Rick how are things going? WE are going over to Naples, Italy on 26th - 27th May to see how they do things over there with P1
and you thought traveling to FL from cally was expensive, imagine flying over there every 2 weeks :laugher:
Things are pretty good over here, the Pantera will be on the water within a month, will we see you in Fl at all this year??? |
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| shane b |
| Rick Well be down soon not sure wich races yet. Rooms and air are booked for KW :D |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by shane b
Rick Well be down soon not sure wich races yet. Rooms and air are booked for KW :D
Well,
I will be at lauderdale
WE(including Jen) will be in Marathon
might be at Sarasota,
and I wouldnt miss Duval street if my life depended on it :D |
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| shane b |
| Sarasota I think, noMarathon , Lauderdale noway. trying to get another race boat right now :D |
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| RCHEVELLE71 |
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Originally posted by shane b
Sarasota I think, noMarathon , Lauderdale noway. trying to get another race boat right now :D
Let me know if you will be in Sarasota for sure, and I will make a point of being there.
Ya might be seeing a lot of yellow in Key West :D :D
Good luck on the new raceboat thing, keep it simple, and save your $$$$ P-class is still a lot of fun, and a whole lot cheaper. |
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| shane b |
| Looking at stock class |
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