Cowes-Torquay-Cowes power boat race.

[colhel]

For the last few years, for some reason (??) when this has been on I've managed to miss the ridiculously early 10am start on Bank Holiday Sunday.
I'm going to make more of an effort this, providing of course, I can find somewhere to park the boat.

 

[colhel]

Just to add, my Nimbus won't be competing.

 

[ashtead]

I will in Bembridge so will miss it also -let’s hope the visibility improves by next weekend.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

For the last few years, for some reason (??) when this has been on I've managed to miss the ridiculously early 10am start on Bank Holiday Sunday.
I'm going to make more of an effort this, providing of course, I can find somewhere to park the boat.

Couple of years ago we were privileged to watch the start from the comfort of Martin Payne's Hunton 'Skyfall'. Really memorable morning.
Not the best of pix but might set the scene...

 

[z1ppy]

Hoping to be out to see the start this year and maybe a few coming back, let’s hope for some decent weather…

 

[colhel]

Pretty incredible, to me anyway, that in calm conditions they can complete the course in under 3 hours.
I haven't decided on a vantage point yet or weather to watch from the shore or sea.

 

[cherod]

dont suppose it will be on telly ,,, maybe youtube will do something

 

[rafiki_]

Pretty incredible, to me anyway, that in calm conditions they can complete the course in under 3 hours.
I haven't decided on a vantage point yet or weather to watch from the shore or sea.

Colin, you know you want to spectate from your boat.

 

[colhel]

Colin, you know you want to spectate from your boat.

I do and I don't Paul. I'll get a front row seat but probably quite stressful if it's busy. I'm thinking of a drive to the Needle's and watching them as they past Hurst.

 

[stelican]

Fort Victoria.
Have watched from there they come quite close.

 

[Mr Googler]

Just above Fort Albert is a great spot. If no one was around….we’d go down the shoreline.
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[Ian h]

weather looking ok at the moment but its a week away can easily change,
Was out 2019 watching the start then ran down to Alum bay waiting for them to return,
Martin Payne and myself had to make a quick retreat from there as the fog came rolling up from Bournemouth area ,

 

[Sticky Fingers]

weather looking ok at the moment but its a week away can easily change,
Was out 2019 watching the start then ran down to Alum bay waiting for them to return,
Martin Payne and myself had to make a quick retreat from there as the fog came rolling up from Bournemouth area ,

We were with Martin in Skyfall for the start in 2019. I don’t remember the fog! Could that maybe have been a different year?

 

[Offshore57]

Roger Severy is looking for a Navigator if anyone wants an even better view

Info on Boatmad

Navigator Needed For Cowes Poole Race - Boatmad.com

 

[Fishtigua]

Good for viewing:- Egypt Point, Hurst Castle, Southbourne Beach, Boscombe and Bournemouth Pier, Durlston Head, St Albans Head, Portland Bill, Torquay Haldon Pier, Torquay Peak, Tor Cove.


The organisers
just rung Hurst Castle and if you pay £4 each to get in they said you stand near lighthouse to get a good view of the boats.

 

[Ian h]

We were with Martin in Skyfall for the start in 2019. I don’t remember the fog! Could that maybe have been a different year?

We were with Martin in Skyfall for the start in 2019. I don’t remember the fog! Could that maybe have been a different year?

Just checked photos and it was 2019 just after 13:00 This is Alum Bay

 

[burgundyben]

Good for viewing:- Egypt Point, Hurst Castle, Southbourne Beach, Boscombe and Bournemouth Pier, Durlston Head, St Albans Head, Portland Bill, Torquay Haldon Pier, Torquay Peak, Tor Cove.


The organisers
just rung Hurst Castle and if you pay £4 each to get in they said you stand near lighthouse to get a good view of the boats.

On the eastern most tip of Hurst spit is a big pile of rock and shingle they are using to repair the castle. That would make an excellent view point and no £4 to pay.

On the Island the roof of Fort Vic very good.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

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Just checked photos and it was 2019 just after 13:00 This is Alum Bay

Ah OK, we were back in the marina by about 10:30 I guess. Didn't see that fog at all.

 

[colhel]

Well we parked in Yarmuff and walked to Fort Victoria and watched from there. I took a couple of photos but anyone who knows my photographic skills will appreciate me not uploading them. I was surprised how spread out the boats and unfortunately from the wall of the fort they seemed quite a way out, so it wasn't as exciting as I hoped. A friend watched the start from his rib which looked much better.
Still a massive achievment for the crew and mechanics with the fastest time of 2hrs 21 mins

 

[z1ppy]

yup, we were out also, picked the wrong side of the start chute as they ran north and we were south of the line. nice to see them racing again and massive kudos to SIilverline, averaging over 94 mph is some achievement!

Have to be honest and say the tracker app was totally useless and we ended up heading home as we had no idea what time boats were coming back. the winning boat wasnt even showing on the app... such a shame that with the tech available today its not possible to make this more of a spectator sport which would also bring sponsors and encourage new boats to the line?