Re: Open Ocean Racing
 

I wouldn't bill it as a race, or liability issues will come up. How about an Oso fun run, with a Calcutta on the side for those who want to get in it. I'm thinking Daytona to St Augustine and back. (Only because I live close by :) )

150 miles round trip. Fuel available in St A.

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Oh, and I'm not talking about that wimpy ICW route that the spring poker run took. I can't believe only about four boats ran on the outside. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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there needs to be media coverage. how many times have you watched the LITTLE GIANT ladder on the infomercial. Everytime im flipping throught the channels it catches my eye and i watch it . did you ever watch a boat race on tv , they suck .

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With all due respect,I disagree.This event has to be a race with strict rules that are enforced.We are talking about racing here, not another poker run.The UIM has a series for the big vee bottoms competing on long open ocean courses that has proven to be a success.Why not just bring that series over here?The SBI/APBA is looking to work more closely with the UIM in terms of classes,race formats etc; so the structure is already there to make it happen.Another plus would be the potential for a truley international fleet....which would make the event even more appealing to televsion,sponsors etc.Just my opinion.

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ttt

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Just watched a Powerboat P1 race in France on the Television. Bad ASSSSSS!!!!!

Big Water, Open Ocean, and big v-hulls.

These guys were getting pounded. It was like looking in the past.

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Just wathed a few of those vids on the site.
Looks like some real close racing over there.
I like the coverage the choppers actually back up
and get more then one boat in the shots.
And the cameras on the stationary boats gives
a great shot as the racers come by.

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Well you certainly have the fans aspect of it covered. :drink:

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pantera 36 at p1 race. great rough water racing videos on that site!!