Cowes to Monte-Carlo 2013 - Page 23

Mikko Oikari · 21-04-2012, 10:09 AM

The 7000 liters is from Brest to MC. Shirleys question was for the organizers fuelplanning so everyone is supposed to have the fuel for the first leg to Brest.
Think I will fill up some 8-900 liters for the first leg so the total for the race is almost 8000 liters.

The engines use about 100-105 l per engine at 3000 rpm which translates to 76-77 kn with racepropellers. The tests I made before the winter showed about 2,6-2,8 l/Nm at 65 kn average. Also know that Fabio calculates with 5,9 l/Nm at 80 kn for Cesa with his 600+ engines so my 7-8000 liters for the race should not be to far of.

Mike Lloyd · 22-04-2012, 05:50 AM

On a completely different note, Annie Beakhust was such a major part and driving force of the Round Britain race in 2008 that my wife and I often say that we would have been hard pushed to have made that race happen had it not been for her. Her knowledge and expereince of the sport was second to none and we miss that now. He ability to push through all obstacles regardless is what is needed in this sport some times.

So, in grateful memory of that awesome woman we are going to find a suitable trophy that we will present in Monaco to one of the teams that survive the trip, as for what exactly we are not sure yet but we will find a category and it will continue through all the future races.

The Annie Beakhust International Trophy, sounds good. It's the least we can do.
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Mike Lloyd · 29-04-2012, 04:59 PM

The competitors listing keeps going up and down like a Yo Yo. Leaving last week for Norway it stood at 47. When we got back at the end of the week it's at 51!

I'm giving up on keep changing the listing and will only do this as and when I get the time. Although we decided to limit the number taking part to 50, I am going to just let time and fate play their hand so it will be interesting to see what we actually end up with. Knowing as we do the number of Teams out there still working on taking part and those that will eventually decide it's too much I will lay a bet that it will be 50+. How can we say NO to anyone wanting to take part in this race.
ML.

Mike Lloyd · 05-05-2012, 02:52 AM

We have just sent out a Group Email to all teams with the latest information as to whats going on - and there's a lot! If you haven't received it you need to get in touch with your details.

We will shortly be putting this up on our "Venture Pits" Facebook site for race teams and organisers. Now it's time to

ML.

Mike Lloyd · 09-05-2012, 04:40 PM

This stage of the race becomes very interesting, seeing new boats taking shape, this is the new Vector 40 CMC race boat with the deck just fitted. More to come!

Mike Lloyd · 12-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Another amazing Cowes/Monte-Carlo boat rises from it's mould. Ole Finholts new 42ft Chief, Deck and Hull meeting for the 1st time. It's going to be a great boat in the Bobby Saccenti style! A thing of beauty in the Classic style - IMHO.

Causing quite a stir on Facebook.
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Paul E · 12-05-2012, 05:20 PM

That is beautiful!!

Mike Lloyd · 17-05-2012, 08:13 AM

Thought for the day.

Dealing with certain Authorities (in this case, not the RYA for a change) can be exasperating to say the least, it's almost as if they would dearly love to see this race fail.

Well, they are in for a shock. For one thing they are dealing with a very stubborn old man and a great group of helpers who all have the same vision.

This race IS going to take place because too many race teams and ourselves have sunk too much money and time in making this dream happen. For the teams and ourselves preparing for the Venture Cup and the Cowes/Monte-Carlo, it’s all about a small thing called ‘belief’. With it, we can take on the over zealous, will destroying, suffocating, authoritarian (for the sake of it) nonsense people, and enjoy the adventure. Belief is nothing big. You can’t chase it or train for it - you can however keep it in your mind and use it, and we will!

Rant over - for today!
ML.
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larby · 17-05-2012, 12:14 PM

Where's a 'Like' button when you need one!

TomLinley · 17-05-2012, 12:50 PM

It maybe worth for them to note Mike that I am sure on average most teams have dedicated approx around 200k to this project, whether that is made up of asset value and team expenditure over the 18 months of build up and then the running costs of the team during the event or just outright boat value, with a third of boats of considerable more value.

In essence with 50 teams this means you have the backing and support of the racers to the tune of over £10,000,000. This on its own should make them sit up and listen! Thank you for all the time you are dedicating to making this a success.

Mike Lloyd · 17-05-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomLinley

It maybe worth for them to note Mike that I am sure on average most teams have dedicated approx around 200k to this project, whether that is made up of asset value and team expenditure over the 18 months of build up and then the running costs of the team during the event or just outright boat value, with a third of boats of considerable more value.

In essence with 50 teams this means you have the backing and support of the racers to the tune of over £10,000,000. This on its own should make them sit up and listen! Thank you for all the time you are dedicating to making this a success.

That's a great stat Tom, thanks. We will be using that one that's for sure.
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littlenige · 17-05-2012, 07:12 PM

I think the race will get a tremendous amount of worldwide coverage, deservedly so. Are plans already a foot Mike for live coverage with the BBC or another station Mike? I would imagine that such a race will warrant 'live' footage, at least for the start...........(OK I'm hoping!)

Mike Lloyd · 17-05-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlenige

I think the race will get a tremendous amount of worldwide coverage, deservedly so. Are plans already a foot Mike for live coverage with the BBC or another station Mike? I would imagine that such a race will warrant 'live' footage, at least for the start...........(OK I'm hoping!)

As you can imagine, worldwide TV coverage for me, the teams and the potential sponsors is a major priority. I made a mistake in the RB08 race, made a great film and then tried to get it on TV. Too late! We learnt from that and now have two Partners on board who are ensuring that the race and live coverage will not only go out every night around the world but also the eventual film will be a world wide hit! I can only hint on this right now but can tell you the footage is going to be stunning with the very latest camera system being used from the film chopper that can pick out a stable HD shot of your white nuckles on the steering wheel from 500 metres!! Great stuff and very exciting!
ML.

littlenige · 17-05-2012, 08:44 PM

Wow that will be tremendous. For those who for one reason or another can't attend all or part of it that will be paramount. Nice one Mike.

Mike Lloyd · 19-05-2012, 07:15 PM

Blog article on the start of the Cowes/Monte-Carlo race in June of next year -by the one and only Ray Bulman. http://www.mby.com/1/news?month=5&year=2012

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Mike Lloyd · 23-05-2012, 10:07 AM

He does it again, Ray Bulman, one man publicity machine for the CMC! His enthusiasm for this type of racing is so infectious.

http://www.mby.com/blogs/bullseye/53...to-monte-carlo

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Mike Lloyd · 01-06-2012, 06:51 AM

Just an appeal to all those entered in this race to get their finger out and send in their Entry Forms as requested. Shirley has asked nicely twice now so obviously that doesn't work.

So, those 10 or so who have sent in their Entry Forms please accept my apologies for being rude and ignore this missive. To those that haven't well, get to it today - please - or we will have to think up something that will startle you into doing so!
ML.
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Mike Lloyd · 08-06-2012, 08:00 AM

1Y 0M 0D 07H 0M 00S

Only seven hours to the start of the Venture Cup in one year’s time!! 50+ long range, high speed powerboats - line abreast across the Solent as they await the start gun from the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes. Then they will be off on their great adventure, 2,400 miles to Monte-Carlo. Can't wait! Let's hope the weather is better though otherwise they will have a rough ride.

ML.
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Mike Lloyd · 18-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Just had a call from one of our competitors Richard Carlton from Guernsey who will be running a boat similar to Bounty Hunter in the Historic section of the race. As we write this he is in Santander (a very wet Santander) having just visited Brest and Sable D'Olonne - Loves Sable D'Olonne, thinks it's fantastic - which it is. Is now moving on to Sada a Coruna and Cascais checking them all out and booking his Hotels as he goes!! He is going to love those two venues as well. He said that the venues to date are getting very excited at the thought of seeing up to 50 powerboats coming into their cities. It's going to be quite a show.

ML.

Pennpromo · 22-06-2012, 11:19 AM

So chaps, looking out of the window today and just had the thought that we should have been going round Lands End today in the RB12 !
Clouds are moving so fast its hard to keep up.
I bet its as rough as the proverbial.
Lets hope that this time next year is calmer for the Cowes- Monte ...

22-04-2012, 05:50 AM	#442
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	On a completely different note, Annie Beakhust was such a major part and driving force of the Round Britain race in 2008 that my wife and I often say that we would have been hard pushed to have made that race happen had it not been for her. Her knowledge and expereince of the sport was second to none and we miss that now. He ability to push through all obstacles regardless is what is needed in this sport some times. So, in grateful memory of that awesome woman we are going to find a suitable trophy that we will present in Monaco to one of the teams that survive the trip, as for what exactly we are not sure yet but we will find a category and it will continue through all the future races. The Annie Beakhust International Trophy, sounds good. It's the least we can do. ML. . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

29-04-2012, 04:59 PM	#443
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	The competitors listing keeps going up and down like a Yo Yo. Leaving last week for Norway it stood at 47. When we got back at the end of the week it's at 51! I'm giving up on keep changing the listing and will only do this as and when I get the time. Although we decided to limit the number taking part to 50, I am going to just let time and fate play their hand so it will be interesting to see what we actually end up with. Knowing as we do the number of Teams out there still working on taking part and those that will eventually decide it's too much I will lay a bet that it will be 50+. How can we say NO to anyone wanting to take part in this race. ML. __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

05-05-2012, 02:52 AM	#444
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	We have just sent out a Group Email to all teams with the latest information as to whats going on - and there's a lot! If you haven't received it you need to get in touch with your details. We will shortly be putting this up on our "Venture Pits" Facebook site for race teams and organisers. Now it's time to ML. __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

09-05-2012, 04:40 PM	#445
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	This stage of the race becomes very interesting, seeing new boats taking shape, this is the new Vector 40 CMC race boat with the deck just fitted. More to come! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

12-05-2012, 09:49 AM	#446
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	Another CMC boat! Another amazing Cowes/Monte-Carlo boat rises from it's mould. Ole Finholts new 42ft Chief, Deck and Hull meeting for the 1st time. It's going to be a great boat in the Bobby Saccenti style! A thing of beauty in the Classic style - IMHO. Causing quite a stir on Facebook. ML. . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

21-04-2012, 10:09 AM	#441
Mikko Oikari Registered User Country: Sweden Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 205	The 7000 liters is from Brest to MC. Shirleys question was for the organizers fuelplanning so everyone is supposed to have the fuel for the first leg to Brest. Think I will fill up some 8-900 liters for the first leg so the total for the race is almost 8000 liters. The engines use about 100-105 l per engine at 3000 rpm which translates to 76-77 kn with racepropellers. The tests I made before the winter showed about 2,6-2,8 l/Nm at 65 kn average. Also know that Fabio calculates with 5,9 l/Nm at 80 kn for Cesa with his 600+ engines so my 7-8000 liters for the race should not be to far of.

12-05-2012, 05:20 PM	#447
Paul E Registered User Country: Guernsey Occupation: Postie Interests: Cars, drums, tattoos, JD Boat name: Slayer Boat make: Bernico F2 Extreme Engines: 'Rude 200HO Cruising area: Channel Islands Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,042	That is beautiful!!

17-05-2012, 08:13 AM	#448
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	Thought for the day. Dealing with certain Authorities (in this case, not the RYA for a change) can be exasperating to say the least, it's almost as if they would dearly love to see this race fail. Well, they are in for a shock. For one thing they are dealing with a very stubborn old man and a great group of helpers who all have the same vision. This race IS going to take place because too many race teams and ourselves have sunk too much money and time in making this dream happen. For the teams and ourselves preparing for the Venture Cup and the Cowes/Monte-Carlo, it’s all about a small thing called ‘belief’. With it, we can take on the over zealous, will destroying, suffocating, authoritarian (for the sake of it) nonsense people, and enjoy the adventure. Belief is nothing big. You can’t chase it or train for it - you can however keep it in your mind and use it, and we will! Rant over - for today! ML. . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

17-05-2012, 12:14 PM	#449
larby Moderator Country: Guernsey Occupation: Engineering Boat name: Undecided! Boat make: Mannerfelt B28 Engines: Supercharged 8.2 V8 Cruising area: The inside of my workshop! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,604	Where's a 'Like' button when you need one! __________________ www.guernsey-powerboat-association.com The true test of a man is how he treats someone of absolutely no use to him.

17-05-2012, 12:50 PM	#450
TomLinley Registered User Country: UK Location: Exeter Occupation: Yacht Consultancy Interests: Powerboats, Britcar and Dunlop Sports Maxx Boat make: Revenger 29 RIB Engines: Twin 300 Mercury's Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 156	It maybe worth for them to note Mike that I am sure on average most teams have dedicated approx around 200k to this project, whether that is made up of asset value and team expenditure over the 18 months of build up and then the running costs of the team during the event or just outright boat value, with a third of boats of considerable more value. In essence with 50 teams this means you have the backing and support of the racers to the tune of over £10,000,000. This on its own should make them sit up and listen! Thank you for all the time you are dedicating to making this a success.

17-05-2012, 07:12 PM	#452
littlenige Registered User Country: Spain Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,595	I think the race will get a tremendous amount of worldwide coverage, deservedly so. Are plans already a foot Mike for live coverage with the BBC or another station Mike? I would imagine that such a race will warrant 'live' footage, at least for the start...........(OK I'm hoping!) __________________ http://www.broadjam.com/nigelbarrett

17-05-2012, 08:44 PM	#454
littlenige Registered User Country: Spain Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,595	Wow that will be tremendous. For those who for one reason or another can't attend all or part of it that will be paramount. Nice one Mike. __________________ http://www.broadjam.com/nigelbarrett

19-05-2012, 07:15 PM	#455
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	Blog article on the start of the Cowes/Monte-Carlo race in June of next year -by the one and only Ray Bulman. http://www.mby.com/1/news?month=5&year=2012 ML. . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

23-05-2012, 10:07 AM	#456
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	He does it again, Ray Bulman, one man publicity machine for the CMC! His enthusiasm for this type of racing is so infectious. http://www.mby.com/blogs/bullseye/53...to-monte-carlo ML . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

01-06-2012, 06:51 AM	#457
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	Just an appeal to all those entered in this race to get their finger out and send in their Entry Forms as requested. Shirley has asked nicely twice now so obviously that doesn't work. So, those 10 or so who have sent in their Entry Forms please accept my apologies for being rude and ignore this missive. To those that haven't well, get to it today - please - or we will have to think up something that will startle you into doing so! ML. . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

08-06-2012, 08:00 AM	#458
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	One Year To Go. 1Y 0M 0D 07H 0M 00S Only seven hours to the start of the Venture Cup in one year’s time!! 50+ long range, high speed powerboats - line abreast across the Solent as they await the start gun from the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes. Then they will be off on their great adventure, 2,400 miles to Monte-Carlo. Can't wait! Let's hope the weather is better though otherwise they will have a rough ride. ML. . __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion". Last edited by Mike Lloyd : 08-06-2012 at 08:00 AM.

18-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#459
Mike Lloyd Moderator Country: England Location: West Sussex Occupation: Unemployable! Interests: Too many to list Cruising area: I don't do cruising! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,952	Just had a call from one of our competitors Richard Carlton from Guernsey who will be running a boat similar to Bounty Hunter in the Historic section of the race. As we write this he is in Santander (a very wet Santander) having just visited Brest and Sable D'Olonne - Loves Sable D'Olonne, thinks it's fantastic - which it is. Is now moving on to Sada a Coruna and Cascais checking them all out and booking his Hotels as he goes!! He is going to love those two venues as well. He said that the venues to date are getting very excited at the thought of seeing up to 50 powerboats coming into their cities. It's going to be quite a show. ML. __________________ Nothing can stop an idea when it blends with passion".

22-06-2012, 11:19 AM	#460
Pennpromo Senior Member Country: UK Location: Christchurch, Dorset Occupation: Marine Engineer-ish Interests: Boats, Cars. Boat name: Splash 4 Boat make: Hunton Engines: Mercruiser 640 Cruising area: Poole, Solent Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 501	RB 12, Weather So chaps, looking out of the window today and just had the thought that we should have been going round Lands End today in the RB12 ! Clouds are moving so fast its hard to keep up. I bet its as rough as the proverbial. Lets hope that this time next year is calmer for the Cowes- Monte ...

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