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SouthIdahoGary
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
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Location: Wilder, ID, USA
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| Quote: | | We need to start another thread for the Hooligins racing career! |
Probably, but to continue the hijack of ArthurII's thread..... 
| Quote: | | What's a guy gotta do to get into this racin deal ?? |
Some thoughts.....when "testing" and getting to know the boat, wear all appropriate safety gear. Helmet, racing life jacket, strap in, possibly even fire retardant clothing. You need to get the feel of what it is like with all the gear and you need the protection of all the gear. Wear shoes that can be easily kicked / peeled off if you end up in the water. Trying to swim with shoes on is HARD. No "kick" to help with propulsion. Put two of you in the boat. They handle differently with two than they do with one. If at all possible your second should be your future naviguesser. He/she needs to become comfortable with what is happening and you need all the eyes and brains in the boat you can get. At race speed you are covering OVER 7 boat lengths a SECOND in an "A" boat. In just over 2 seconds you have covered the length of an American football field. Sh#@ happens fast.
You will have setbacks. You will make mistakes. You will hit things. Prepare now mentally and dollar wise so they (the incidents) are not too devastating.
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HOOLIGAN
Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Shit ,...Authur....sorry for the highjack..blame Dave ....lol
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Arthur
Outlaw Eagle Admin
Joined: 28 Oct 2006
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Location: On the rocks
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| Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| HEY....No problem!!Tonight, or in the morning I will post some pics of our trip......very fun, bit-0-trouble....but good time's!!!! |
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BoatGal
Joined: 01 Jul 2005
Posts: 33
Location: Whitecourt
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| Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:47 am Post subject: |
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| Arthur II:On the rocks wrote: | | P.S.....Where is Rapidchaser??? Haven't seen any input from him lately. |
I was at Emery's place last Friday. He's been having some trouble with his shoulder and just recently put his back out so he hasn't been doing much boating. Said he's only had the boat out once this summer. Other than that he's doing pretty good. He also mentioned that his computer crashed a while back and hasn't got it fixed yet so that would explain why he hasn't been on the forum lately.
He's trying to get up to Whitecourt to watch the races on August 23rd & 24th. |
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