Couldn’t resist these pictures. Racing Power Boats might be fast and exciting but apparently they have to switch their engines off to engage reverse gear. That makes them struggle in marinas. Odd to see a big powerful boat being towed and or pushed to safety. Fascinating.
All in one week on the Solent. Classic Power Boat Race to Torquay – niosy but exciting! Previously we saw a Russian tall ship arriving on Trinity House Pontoon in Cowes – quite odd to see fenders and engine but essential of course! Before that the Cowes Brass band marching and before that the cricketers…
Great to be racing in Cowes week. The weather is not dampening spirits but racing might be quite slow today. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/sailing/11792004/Yachting-back-in-vogue-as-boats-flock-to-Cowes-Week.html
Annual Bramble Cricket Match set for the evening tide on Monday 31 August 2015.
The activity in the Solent to celebrate the Royal Yacht Squadron’s bicentenary has been fantastic. Please see the link which tells us something of the history of the club. The J Class racing was just one of the many spectacles. I also saw the fireworks back in June which were incredible. I guess with all…