Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Bob,
That's the same weekend as the Southern 80 in 2011.
A few of the members including myself have committments up there.
Although sounds like a good idea.
I don't know the racing program for Glenmaggie,
maybe something around that is possible as well?
Darren

Yes Bob I liked them a lot, drove one on the river....ran really straight and flat. turned truly and hard. Also sat in Amadash with Archie Robertson in a 6 litre ski race at Modewarre. 8 laps gunwhale to gunwhale beside a boat called 147 - Haines semi surfacing. It was bum puckering stuff, those K's...

Scott, I had spend 5 years in ski racing with OPB (other peoples boats) more often going fast backwards Decided to restore this to run 5 litre river races in the 85 season from memory. Had it well sorted and was practicing in the bay (yep salt water) and put way too much of my years salary out the s...

This is my old race boat I restored in the mid 80's. It was done during my rebirth from the dark side (plastic man to wood man) This boat has some history although not directly an Everingham. Originally one of Barry Chaplin's "ARKFURN" boats from Cabarita Sydney. He told me he had it made ...

Bob,
That explains why I couldn't find the post last night.
Moderators may have thought negative comments were inappropriate
at this time with the seriousness of the accident??
Just a thought
Darren

Obviously I didn't make it to Yarrawonga, but was astounded to read that again no water time this year. Great comments above, to which I totally support and agree. I suppose the points may not be a priority at this time with the tragedy and sadness of the accident, and rightly so. The acid test for ...

Neil,
Truly a great pic and you certainly are blessed with magnificent waterways throughout the state.
It is sad however to see plastic junk washed up on the shoreline!

Darren

I should apologize. It had to be said..... Actually I do like the boat and it has some interesting pedigree It would good with one of Dave P's white Mercs on the back I don't even know whether he's got one, but I'm guessing he has.... Neil, Had a quaff of "The Footbolt" Shiraz yet? and Kei...

Then it should really FLY then!
Darren

Greg,
Sorry I didn't get back to you Ive just got in.
I am unable to come to Yarrawonga.
What shame the house would have been great.
I hope you get enough folks to justify it.

Darren