Power boat racing.

[malla1962]

Just a few shots from yesterdays meet at barrow,It was the first race of the season and a bit to bright for my liking as the sun was in the wrong place.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6085.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6082.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6078.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6036.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6030.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6027.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q6013.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q5921.jpg

[willy b]

There all really good, i especially like the ones where your shot is from the front, and the spray is coming up from behind:)

Nice shots

[gkwood]

Sun in wrong place or not Great shots great colours sharp , what lens did you use :)

[malla1962]

Sun in wrong place or not Great shots great colours sharp , what lens did you use :)I used a 1dmk2 and a 300f2.8Lis

[peacock]

Cool ! liking 4,7 & 8 best:D

[gkwood]

I used a 1dmk2 and a 300f2.8Lis

thought was a canon lens i love 300 2.8 great shots mate

[GyRob]

love them all but 3 and 4 win for me .
Rob

[andydajo]

Geat series Malla, crisp, sharp shots.

[superdiver]

They have two different styles of boats racing at the same time? Why is that?

[CarlEOgden]

It's club racing. They race handicapped so all boats leave at different times, then race either 5 or 10 laps. Theoretically, they all cross the line at the same time. It does get close at times.

Malla, I need your details for the club, they still want you to do the PR thing if you're interested. I'll PM you tomorrow.

Excellent photos as usual!

Carl.

[John Ellis]

Very good Malla........ Whish you would do a bad set Ha Ha

[juecasson]

best shots I`ve seen of these boats, a standard for the rest of us to aim for.

[PhotosGuy]

a bit to bright for my liking as the sun was in the wrong place. But the back/sidelit water looks great! I love #4!

[Richtherookie]

And the Hydros like running with the Run abouts???? Wow i would DIE to be on the rescue boat at this race. Great shots. 3 more weeks and i will posting mine right from the boat.

[CarlEOgden]

And the Hydros like running with the Run abouts???? Wow i would DIE to be on the rescue boat at this race. Great shots. 3 more weeks and i will posting mine right from the boat.


In the States you obviously call boats by different names, to us a Hydro is either a ly-down or a "kneeler", Run abouts are our "V" Boats.

Barrow (and most other clubs) in the UK run handicap racing where all boats are timed, then set off at different times to complete 5 or 10 laps, where hopefully, they all cross the line around the same time.

If you're ever in the UK, let me know and I'll get you on a Rescue boat either at Barrow or Lancashire.

Look forward to seeing your shots!


Carl.
Osprey Powerboat Rescue Team (http://wwww.osprey-rescue.org.uk)

[Box Brownie]

Thanks for sharing these. We are going to Guernsey over the coming Bank Holiday weekend and they are having the "Grand Prix" in two classes F200 and V-24

I certainly hope to get some pictures of these. The last time I saw power boats in Guernsey was the World Cup with the Class One boats oh boy they were massive with if I recall a few running twin Lambo engines total 24 litres capacity, one of them lost a prop and there was announcement of a reward for its recovery ~ lots of 35mm slides somewhere in storage!!!!

[Richtherookie]

Carl.
trust me if I ever get over there I'll call ya. here's a link to the club we do rescue for.

http://www.michiganhydroplane.com/photo_gallery.htm

not big boats, but some go 80mph and when the driver comes out the hurtin starts. i will post my pictures as soon i get some. i did NOT take any pictures in the above post.

Thanks Rich
H&H Rescue

[yakbut]

Nice series, number five is good.