OOHHHHHHH BOY

Don't you mean Wazzup 2?

They will come if they're racing against outboards only...

The competition should be HOT this year!

Hope all will work out...

Even Qball seems like he would go that route if that is where the true entry level, affordable racing is going to be...Very cool!

Pics of the SOB Competition

Are you ready for the next generation of offshore racers?

Let's bring 'em on!!!!!!!

Augie, I hope we have you vote on this......

I know you are excited about the outboards, as are we. I dont know where this vote thing came from, a decision will be made by the OPA Board members after we meet and discuss with all involved. Please try to keep the focus so as not to have any confusion. Best way to work this all out is get the ideas and needs of the SOB's on paper and let Rich Luhrs bring it to the table as there have already been conversations with Rich. At the same time there are many safety factors involved in running these boats in the open ocean. Sharkey, dont take this the wrong way, there is just more involved here than many realize. Ed

Ed,

The vote was only on "Proposals" to try to get all the guys on the same page and set up some sort of basis of rules. Possibly avoiding another meeting. That doesn't look like that is going to work.

So, we are going to see about setting up a meeting at Joey Impressia's East Coast Marine December 7th.

It is mainly to hash out what the group wants, so this way we go into the OPA meeting with one spokesperson, "Rich Luhrs" to present it.

It certainly isn't anything to cast in stone. OPA will have the final say.
Many of the items covered were discussed at the first meeting.

As far as Safety & Equipment Rules, the entire group will have to follow all those rules that OPA already has.

We are basically trying to get everyone to agree to a set of FAIR, BASIC and SIMPLE rules without creating something 2 inches thick.

Once I have confirmation about December 7th, I will post the time......


(Not taking anything the wrong way....just trying to help out...)

Out Boards run against outboards and inboards run against inboards,that is the only way it will work,different CGS and weights make all the difference and OPA is Aware of that,I spoke with Ed or as many of you know him as WAZZUP and they meaning OPA relize that these boats need there own class but I see where they are coming from,meaning alot of people say they will do this or that and never do,like actually show up and race a boat,also they have to try and keep it at a club level to try and keep it at a affordable rate with the insurance company because as soon as it becomes a national event it becomes more expensive to insure each event and then they have to charge accordingly and so on and so on so lets see what happens at the meeting and go from there,Rich Luhrs knows what is going on and I am sure he will try to make all this go in the wright direction,well it is time to help make this sport go in the correct direction or give it up all together,I hope it all goes in the wright direction because I have been involved since 1986 and really love it even with all of the BS involved with it,so lets see what happens and we will see you soon.Or as Shane would say,SHUT UP AND RACE.

1HYPER1,

I am glad that you spoke with Ed(WAZZUP) and now understand things going on with this. I have become aware that you yourself are interested in this form of racing also. We would appreciate your support at the Dec. 13th meeting along with anyone else you know who will support it. Everyone involved and contacted so far has really liked the SOB theory and I believe it can become a reality and we are on the road to making it all happen for all of us. The people that have stepped out and shown interst and support boggles my mind everytime I read a post or attend a meeting. Just really great to see everyone trying to work with one another.

I would like to THANK EVERYONE involved in making it a reality without naming names as there are just to many to remember. THANK YOU!!!!!!

DPT

Sharkey, WAZZUP! I don't know if I have the right to vote? but if all goes well you will have my blessing. There is a board of directors of OPA, 5 of us, any and all concers and wants will be brought to the table, then the board will weigh everything out and the decisions will be made keeping in mind that SAFETY is our main concern...for the Racers, Patrol Boats, Sweep Boats, Medicial Personal, Coast Guard, Jersey State Marine Police, Spectators, ECT. I would love to see more boats race in 2004 and if we can come to terms it will be a reality.Try to come up with the questions before the 12/13 meeting so we can have some of the answers right then and there if possible. Sharkey and Dennis, try to have everyone come there with a open mind, that would really help. Thanks Augie

Working on it around the clock...

We may just have one more sit down on Dec 7th to finalize what the guys are interested in.

I will post soon as I know for sure.

Attention all Single Outboard Vee Bottom owners!

We will be having a 2nd meeting to fine tune your requests for a basic rules proposal that can be presented at the OPA meeting the following week.

Also, a board member of the OPA will be on hand to answer some questions that many of you may have.

Location:

Joey Impressia's

East Coast Marine

200 Union Boulevard

West Islip, NY

Date: Sunday 12-07-03

Time: 9:00am

Link to: Mapquest for directions.