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WASBC November News

Sunday 13 November Western Australia drivers enjoyed their first race day for the season.

The club was a hive of activity and excitement as boats lined up ready to hit the water and blow out some old cobwebs. With the weather less than perfect with fresh, cool & windy conditions we were in for some interesting racing throughout the day.

After a practice session juniors hit the water and true to the young ones pushing the boundaries we encountered a couple of minor spin-outs early in the piece prior to them settling themselves into some tight racing for the rest of the day, spectators were treated to some great driving from these young, up and coming drivers.

Our 25hp class wasted no time in getting started and treating spectators to some very close racing, Jason Woollard made the step up from 15Hp this year after a year off and wasted no time in getting amongst the action in the 25hp class, welcome back Jason.

Another junior stepping up from 15hp this season is Deearnah Truran-Fowler in her beautifully prepared F2, with close coaching from her father a retired tunnel boat driver. I expect we will see some steady progression in this boats results.

Well speaking of tunnels not all news is good news? One of our well campaigned F1 drivers in John Robinson had the misfortune of car mechanical dramas on the Eyre highway while on the way to compete at Bundy Thunder recently and had to divert back home to conduct mechanical repairs. Fortunately for race day spectators John decided to run the boat at home to regain his sense of humor and all that was needed was a little boat racing action to put his car troubles behind him.

The V8 displacements pleased the crowd as usual with some fierce racing, great to see Des Leeder in boat 66 back at the front of the pack with his engine woes of last season behind him, Mr. reliable Andy Kirk in Havoc encountered minor engine problems with his new engine early in the day and erred on the side of caution and parked the boat. Les Smith in Mad Dog put in some great driving in his new boat which I imagine we will see at the pointy end of the field in the not too distant future and Pricey what can I say immaculately presented and fast boat & fantastic clean racing as usual.

The main event for the day was the Graham Hull Invitational with a field of only five boats, three displacements & two tunnels, first place went to John Robbo in his F1, second place Des Leeder and third Les Smith in their displacements.

As we roll into December WASBC drivers are looking forward to returning to Lake Towerrining 4th December for our next meeting and a weekend of camping, socializing and fast on water action.

The WASBC welcomes Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia [HCMA] as our major sponsor for this action packed event and wishes to thank Hitachi with our corporate sponsors for their generous support.

THE WEST VERSUS THE REST, SWAN RIVER, PERTH WA

ONE BIG WEEKEND OF RACING 7 & 8th APRIL 2012

Yes Easter Weekend! Pack your bags, bring your family and enjoy the hospitality of the West.

Weekend Races include:

Stannard Cup
Perth Gold Cup
King of the River

Realistic tow money, billeting and boat storage is on offer to assist drivers and crew with their decision to challenge the teams from the West.

Limited packages are available, so confirm your attendance early.

For further information contact Vice Commodore Larry Cowlin: Thewindscreenman72@bigpond.com or 0424 208 300

Oct

WASBC October News

Leading up to the 2011/2012 season opening day, drivers and crew members have been busy preparing boats and gear. Some undertaking repowering projects, others building up newly acquired boats. Whilst most are busily conducting final pre season checks and adjustments and applying the final coats of polish in readiness for the action to begin.

Displacement driver Les Smith has fired up and conducted trials in his new boat aptly named “Mad Dog”. Many drivers based on the east coast will recognize this boat at first glance as “Image” previously driven by well known driver Craig Lewis. Congratulations to Les on his recent purchase, we look forward to seeing him amongst the action this season.

After many successful years as a Formula Future driver and with multiple state titles and other championship races under his belt Lewis Rosenberg eagerly awaits his 16th birthday just in time for him to step into the 25hp class for the coming season where his state title holding father Rob eagerly awaits to challenge his young sibling. With Lewis’s driving skill and beautifully prepared new boat I don’t like dad’s chances of taking home the trophy this season unless he quietly brings out the screwdriver? Go Lewis!

October 9th at WASBC is opening day with Bathurst, BBQ, Bevies and boats! Come 6am Vice Commodore Larry Cowlin will be on BBQ duty cooking up the bacon and egg burgers, hash browns and snags. Whilst members sit back in front of the big screen and watch the V8 action.

Fortunately we have a fantastic band of volunteers who will man the rescue boats between 9am – 11am for members that wish to conduct a little V8 action on the water. Not to be outdone by the V8’s I imagine there will be a strong crew of outboard drivers conducting a little circuit work of their own.

For the Bathurst diehards the action will continue throughout the day, with members joined by family and friends for a magnificent chicken and champagne brunch thanks to Linda, Tracey, Peter and their team of helpers.

The racing calendar is looking great this season in the West with water heights at record levels and drivers looking forward to returning to Lake Towerrining for a weekend of camping and fast on water racing December 3 & 4 2011. The WASBC welcomes Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia [HCMA] as our major sponsor for this action packed event.

STOP PRESS!