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Post by PP on Feb 11, 2008 18:21:47 GMT
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 18:25:19 GMT
Poor James....lumbered with Nick Knowles  |
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Post by lymaze on Feb 11, 2008 18:38:48 GMT
That would possibly explain why he isn't doing Croydon this year - as the powerboat thing finishes on 30th June.  |
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Post by beckstar on Feb 11, 2008 18:40:42 GMT
James. Nick Knowles. Wetsuits. Sunshine...
*flail*
Also means no Glastonbury for James this year (27, 28, 29 June)... Richard will have his pop-up tent to himself this year!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2008 19:45:43 GMT
I'd love to see him off and welcome him back, ;D
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Post by lindenchase on Feb 11, 2008 20:18:13 GMT
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Post by lymaze on Feb 11, 2008 20:28:25 GMT
Well done. Can we sponsor him? Perhaps the boat could have our name down the side! I hope this is going to be filmed for future entertainment. |
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Post by lew on Feb 11, 2008 20:28:46 GMT
Something I'll miss again.....very interesting Linden  |
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Post by glam on Feb 11, 2008 20:39:04 GMT
hmmm *looks at map* I have contacts in Inverness and Oban is nice to visit.
*vows to have a car by that date*
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Post by devonsdarling on Feb 11, 2008 20:44:53 GMT
Wow, this looks like a great day out. I love speed boats. I don't believe this, I'm going to Isle of Wight on 4th April, we sail from Porthsmouth, dang, and we almost chose different dates.
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 20:51:24 GMT
hmmm *looks at map* I have contacts in Inverness and Oban is nice to visit. *vows to have a car by that date* Sounds like an excuse for a board meet-up  |
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Post by PP on Feb 11, 2008 20:55:31 GMT
Bit more from the website about Iain May >> January 22nd. Top Gear boys enter The 2008 Round Britain Offshore Power Boat Race™. Iain May, who many people will know for the infamous Charlie Fish sailing campaign over recent years, has decided to change tack this year and will be hitting the high seas this summer in the 2008 Round Britain Power Boat Race! In his role as cameraman for BBC2’s Top Gear Iain has encountered many adverse conditions when filming in Botswana and the North Pole. This race is about endurance and is billed as the Biggest and Toughest Powerboat Race in the world! The Two Scoops Racing Team will compete on board their 39ft Hunton boat, with twin 450 HP twin diesel turbo engines capable of reaching speeds of 75mph. Iain has recently secured a team of top engineers including Sam Christopher and Roly McIldowie to work with the team and keep the boat racing at maximum capacity. “In 1969 my Dad came 11th in this race on a boat called Translucent and I have always been keen to emulate his success. I think I have selected an ideal team mate in my Top Gear colleague James May (no relation). James and I have worked closely together over the last 5 years and we have often talked about taking on a challenge of this nature. It was when we were filming at the Pole that we decided this was the race for us!” comments Iain. James signed up primarily because he saw the film from the 1969 race. “I thought they looked like a bunch of chaps doing something very British – a bit Bentley Boy’s if you like. I have never been sea sick, I am good at navigation and any boat that is faster than my plane must be interesting so I am looking forward to the race immensely.” commented James. The pair will also be joined by BBC One DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles who says he brings ‘ballast and a keen sense of humour’ to the campaign. A full list of who will race on each leg will be available shortly. |
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Post by glam on Feb 11, 2008 20:56:30 GMT
*all the stuff that porshe just posted*
hmmm in the words of Jarvis "are you sure?"
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Post by PP on Feb 11, 2008 20:58:17 GMT
Great minds ;D
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 20:58:31 GMT
porsche and glam, you beat me to it. I was just about to post the same thing Think I might wander over to Newcastle to wave James on his way south ;D |
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Post by devonsdarling on Feb 11, 2008 21:30:16 GMT
Just wondered, is there a map of the course?
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Post by Spud's back!!! on Feb 11, 2008 21:38:03 GMT
glam - they are in south queensferry too i feel a change of shift coming on so i can see him Jillian xx |
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 21:45:44 GMT
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Post by beckstar on Feb 11, 2008 21:55:10 GMT
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Post by glam on Feb 11, 2008 22:08:00 GMT
hehe roadtrip!
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 22:15:41 GMT
Yeah, and I can find my way to Newcastle without Sat Nav or a navigator (I can see James and Co ending up in Scandanavia  ) Maybe I should offer my services - as a navigator (to begin with I don't get seasick either) |
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Post by lymaze on Feb 11, 2008 22:20:12 GMT
Let's hire a Winnebago and follow the course. We could turn up at every port and make him feel welcome. |
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Post by glam on Feb 11, 2008 22:21:43 GMT
my chum used to have a speedboat that we'd take out on Loch Ness. Loved it, I don't get seasick if I can be out in the fresh air but they always seem to make ferries too warm for me inside so I have to go out on deck.
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Post by inky on Feb 11, 2008 22:37:53 GMT
Let's hire a Winnebago and follow the course. We could turn up at every port and make him feel welcome. I've got loads of annual leave this year cos I was on sick for 4 months last year. If we divvied up between us.......Anyone else up for a holiday? I'll drive PS I seem to remember a fan fic based round a Winnie.....did you ever let Jezzer have his yellow car back?  ?? |
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Post by glam on Feb 11, 2008 22:40:37 GMT
I've normally got tons of leave left over at the end of the year but I can see it dissapearing rapidly this year what with Australia and the week I've got booked for Lourdes |
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Post by Mayfayre on Feb 11, 2008 23:38:16 GMT
Do you suppose Jeremy will be racing him on each stage in a car? Most of them are do-able & probably quite well matched, except for the Irish stop. Newcastle to Lowestoft would be a challenge though - routeplanner reckons it's 6 hours 23mins by road!
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Post by xjsarah on Feb 12, 2008 0:00:30 GMT
hmmm *looks at map* I have contacts in Inverness and Oban is nice to visit. *vows to have a car by that date* Sounds like an excuse for a board meet-up It's a great excuse! Count me in! ;D |
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Post by starfish on Feb 12, 2008 0:10:58 GMT
Do you think there will be a chance to Meet James there before he starts the race? Sorry am on a misson as never met or seen him before. Tx
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Post by Eclair on Feb 12, 2008 9:01:31 GMT
All I can think of is him in his Triumph Herald of Free Enterprise and wetting his finger to check which direction the wind is blowing....  ...and "sailing is REALLY boring!!!" ;D Hehehe I hope he has a lot of fun and he doesn't drown....   ;D |
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Post by lew on Feb 12, 2008 9:15:49 GMT
Don't say that, I can't be there to give him the kiss of life  ....though I may go to Lowestoft |
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I held you, you felt me, I touched you, you kissed me.......
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;D
....though I may go to Lowestoft