Island Time 1,071 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Theme; This year the Theme will be - Dress to reflect the name of your boat. Prize for the person/crew most recognizable/creative! Entries are beginning to trickle in, don't forget to pay your entry fee as well as fill in the forms! Details on the front page. Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ptown 9 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Superman t-shirts and bushy mo's and super tight pants Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick_B 1 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Haha - bet me to it Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 49 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 The Marshall is in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 275 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Any ideas for Cordite? This was us last year, very bad taste I know- but what a great night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 273 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 i did the race a few years ago on a magic 25 called 'team sex' Might stay away from them this year... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,071 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hmm. Cordite is a smokeless propellant (explosive, like gunpowder) first used in the british .303 cartridge. So, something explosive or firearm related I guess.... Sir Frederick Abel, Sir James Dewar and Dr W Kellner, developed and jointly patented (Nos 5,614 and 11,664 in the names of Abel and Dewar) in 1889 a new ballistite-like propellant consisting of 58% nitroglycerine, by weight, 37% guncotton (nitrocellulose) and 5% petroleum jelly. Using acetone as a solvent, it was extruded as spaghetti-like rods initially called "cord powder" or "the Committee's modification of Ballistite", but this was swiftly abbreviated to "Cordite". No real firearms please! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,315 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I told Angela to dress as a Black Panther, she said she was better suited to a Black Cougar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,071 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Close enough so no-one could tell the diff!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 41 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I can't decide between the Spencer or the trailer sailor... Schzando or Uenuku... (uenuku is easy) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,071 Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Entries are pretty slow so far, but David tells me this is normal! Perhaps this will help. The main prize is a B&G Triton speed and depth instrument, valued at $1500. There are several other good prizes (just awaiting written confirmation now). Get your entries in NOW, and don't for get to pay the entry fee - $20.00. Less than 3 weeks out now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 280 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Will wild oats cover themselves in porridge? How far off is Scubash? or has she moved on to bigger things, many questions will be answered on the night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 280 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 And the date for this momentous event is...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 280 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Woops read front page now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scubash 0 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Ha I wish my boat was done... I might be wearing a white dress and a blonde wig that night... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 16 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Must admit - I didn't read the advert - thought being a rum race would be the Friday but unfortunately I am going away for the xmas cruise on that mon morn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 74 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Entries are pretty slow so far, Surely that has to do with it being a Monday. I'd love to be there but will be at work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,071 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 It was to be the preceding Friday, but we had complaints from several clubs running their final events on the Friday. It's not possible to pick a day that suits everyone. David tells me it has been on a weekday before with no adverse effects on entries. It is after work on what is normally not a hugely busy working week. Sorry if individuals can't make it, we are doing our best! Merry Christmas to those who can't be there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 74 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Fair enough. For some reason I had thought it normally started earlier... Then again, my memories of other years are a little hazy... Best I get a crew together! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild727 5 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I can't decide between the Spencer or the trailer sailor... Schzando or Uenuku... (uenuku is easy) There is an easy dress up alternative.... Join us on... WILD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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