David Ogilve popped up to Waverley to visit the Annihilator Team Click the article above to read the big version

David Ogilve Did a big Story on Allan Dennis in a prelude to this weekends Regatta at Wanganui.
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KARAPIRO SUNDAY 10TH FEBRUARY
With nearly one hundred registered the reunion lunches promises to be a great affair. To celebrate the fortieth year since we sent our first ever team to a World Championship the older boaties who were around between 1960/1985 have organized this reunion with blessing of the NZPBA.
You can still come if you are quick. It is only $55.00 a head to register and that cost includes Luncheon, Wine and beer, Free Gate Passes and a souvenir Programme.

Simply email me at Bruce Andrews or telephone either Dennis Dustin 07 3488022 or Bernie Walsh 06 754 8215

JOIN US AT LAKE KARAPIRO

Also check out the NZPBA Page for a little bit of History on Powerboating

Formula One Ace Steve Hughes was let loose at the controls as Co-Driver of the Perry Morris Super Lites Boat High Impact on Sunday. Its big difference in the to the Formula One Boat being a good 20mph slower and not quite as nimble in the turns. The big difference though is Vision and trying to predict the swells ahead. The High Impact team finished 4th in Class

Check out the New Zealand Offshore Power Boat Site for Images and Results from Taupo
Click the Link Below


Click my Gallery Logo to see a few Images of the Days Racing more images will be posted during the week

Circuit Racer John Hercock took Sassy Red to Taupo for the Offshore Race on Sunday.
Disappointingly they had a breakdown which cost them valuable time and lost at the very least a Lap to the field which saw them miss out on a top 3 placing in Class.

When an offshore boat is broken down on the Course they need to raise a Flag to signal other boats where they are. I'm pretty sure though that the use of a Pirate flag would be a first in Offshore Racing


Check out the New Zealand Offshore Power Boat Site for Images and Results from Taupo
Click the Link Below


Click my Gallery Logo to see a few Images of the Days Racing Images will be posted Late on Monday Night

A Full page Feature in the Wanganui Chronicle this week.
Next week the Programme will be printed in the Wanganui Chronicle Copies will be available at the Regatta as well.

A couple of Pictures of Mike Ryan's GP Low Blow which will be apart of the Nationals Series and Downtown Wanganui

Andrew Morris will Debut his new Composite Storm Hull with Safety Cell at the Karapiro Meeting.
You can see more Images on the Desert Storm Profile Page

Fire Security Services Looks the part behind a Classy Panel Van

Its a very Windy day at the Goldcup and frankly i find it hard to believe that there will be a let up in the wind today. If there is some racing this afternoon I will update that info Tonight. Otherwise its fingers crossed for a good day tomorrow.


The only Boats to hit the water today were Jamie Knight "The Phantom" and Dale Pendergast "Suzie IV" and both thought it was way to rough to run resulting in the regatta being Canceled for the Day and The Bar was declared open at 2pm.
Racing will hopefully get underway at the crack of Dawn on Sunday with a Large Programme to squeeze in.

I think Warwick was suggesting I shouldn't put this on the website??
Far too windy here for me to be sure though eh!

Annihilator Race team has seen the light and ventured into Outboard Racing by the looks of this 1750 Bullet purchased this morning. The Boat will be used as the Start Boat at Downtown and of course skiing on the Farm every other day. But you would think the temptation to get out and race in either the ModVP or Formula V Class would not be out of the Question. Make a dam fine Photographers Boat too eh Warwick.

The Rotoiti Club have constructed a Driver Cell Immersion Test Machine. Anyone that wants to do the test can come and do it at anytime as long as they give us sufficient notice.
Cost per session - $50 per person.
The test can be done as many times as you like and training will be provided.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Regards
Andrew Morris
0272415099


The Rotoiti Dunk Testing Machine would not have been made possible without the assistance of Pub Charity Funding who are funding the Driver Testing with Equipment such as Helmets and Breathing Apparatus. The Machine will painted in the Pub Charity Colors

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO PHILLIP HOSKYN Thursday 10th January 2008 Phillip Hoskyn celebrates his 40th Birthday this week on behalf of the NZGP Hydroplane Drivers Club, Rivers Speed & Spares, NZPBA , V8 Proboats, Aussie Powerboat Racers website's we wish you a very very happy 40th Birthday. We all agree that you do an awesome job , your dedication and commitment to our sport is with out question 100%, we appreciate all the endless time that you put into our sport and website's . On behalf of us all in New Zealand, Australia, America and many other countries who tune into your website updates we wish you the very best on your special day. Many happy returns Denise

This is a shot of the Bill Board that can be seen in Wanganui and hopefully around the Region.
Hopefully should have the Entry List on the Event Page As Soon as I Receive it.

Also check out the NZPBA Page for Pictures of Kevin Irelands new ISS Racing Hydroplane on the Water