Well the nostalgia seems to be kicking in with all these photographs,
how about going a couple of years further back ....
These are from August 2003 ... again a fun comp organised by ourselves for ourselves ... (won I think by richie with a ling around 9lbd) ....
some of the RQ boats locking out ..... Slinky Kate , Tamarisk Poacher (Dave Masons boat) and Merlin (Ian simmonds Boat) .. (notice ell or is it Charlie Brown in a laid back pose talking to IanW)
Better view of "Merlin" .......
Tri Tech (Boblydon) heading for the fuel pontoon ...
Keith B and IanW swapping valuble information ..... (as if

)
The Boys approaching ..... (Andy Winter looking on)
Making Ready on Tamarisk Poacher ... Tony Cutter Ian Cutter Richie and Dave.....
The Boys in Final preparation Bert, Skully, and crew
All Lined up awaiting the final off .......
If I remember Rightly an absolutly great day was had by all which ended with a pint (or 2) in the sunshine .........
how can we resist another go ...... any more takers for a 2010 fun comp ...
norm