Rich....just for the sake of pushing this to the breaking point.......One Class.
If we make it too exotic, 50 foot cats with turbines, you rule out almost everyone, if we make it too simple, 20 foot deep vees with 100HP outboards, who will get excited from either a competitors or sponsors point of view?
So One Class...just like F1..... or Winston Cup ......(Sprint Cup means dirt cars to me)
What size and design of boat is allowed?
What kind of engine and drive system, so no one gets it all locked up?
If they are all equal and fast enough to be challenging, but not fast enough to get a fatality a season....and if everyone could leave their egos on the dock....it MIGHT, just might have a chance.
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05-07-2009 04:01 PMLight travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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05-07-2009 04:26 PMI'm trying to stay out of your thread but,
if we want to make it work well, Rich has a very good point. One of the things I've always wondered from a production standpoint. Why doesn't every chopper out there have a roaming TV guy on it with a live link to a big screen back at the dock/pit area.
The choppers are there anyway. The technology certainly exists. What has been the sticking point and would the boat owners allow camera men in their rigs for these events?
You give Rich that much to work with and I guarantee good results for a TV show. Hell, he can add the voice later.....
Just have to find someone to argue with him.. Any volunteers???Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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05-07-2009 04:59 PMFrom what i understand CBS will have their own talent doing the play by play, not sure who yet. We hope to find out more in Marathin, stay tune.
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05-07-2009 05:31 PM
I am going to try and make it to Marathon....That week is very tough for me but I will try to be there!!!!
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05-07-2009 06:00 PM
Rich....in the perfect world that would be great...maybe 3 or 4 classes...but you have been around this sport for a long time and have seen a lot......no Org can get the 10 -15 boat count in 3 to 4 classes.... We all agree with you, that less class's and more boats per class is the answer for compitition and the sport....but as you can see...this has not had much success over the years....for that to happen...the racers would have to committ to building a boat to fit one of the 3 classes only...most teams with money are building the big cats...big HP or Turbines....the small guys can't afford to buy a new boat....not to mention would have to sell there current boat in this crazy market....I don't see any Org thats going to abanded there current teams that have been supporting there org to take there class away from them....
There is no good answer to this...other then to work at what we have here in todays Offshore...personally...all we can do is show up an race...and remember to put on a show for the fans and promote our team and sport the best we can...
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SHARKEY-IMAGESGuest05-09-2009 08:44 PM
Well Ned,
I raced in the World Championships in Atlantic City, New Jersey in October, 1989 .
1st thing came to my mind was Hyperthermia should something go wrong. In fact I wore a Wetsuit just in case...
October was pushing it. The year before was 3rd week in Sept which was not bad.
As Pete B said, Jupitor, Fl is already in the works and it is warm there.
I would expect some kind of seas there as well during the fall months.
I am sure the winds will always be blowing.
Just a thought !
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05-10-2009 01:39 AMThey r also talking about on boards, all good ideas and options.
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05-10-2009 09:33 AM
I helped Orange Beach get the first two races established... the APBA Offshore race in the fall of 2003 was a racing in paradise experience for everyone!
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05-11-2009 05:38 PM
Hey Guys,
How about having Orange Beach as a location for a unified Class 1, X Cat, OSS, OPA worlds event.
Thoughts on this.
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05-11-2009 06:16 PMNed its already happening except its in Jupitor Florida. Havent you heard?
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05-11-2009 06:22 PMAnd Geico is sponsoring it and after all they have done for us who wouldnt show there apreaciation and suport his race. I would hate to be the team on the list that didnt show. After all they have sponsored a number of boat and feed many of our teams and family and oh yeh given out jackets and shirts and much ,much more. Jupitor worlds be there!!!!!
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05-11-2009 06:31 PM
Good point... noted.
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05-11-2009 06:39 PM
Well well well what a day I have had...and I feel like everyone to day had a very positive attitude for a TRUE unified Worlds....Stay tuned as I am a bit hesitant until after a couple more talks and a sitdown with parties that I met with TODAY to post anything that might be construed as an announcement....All I will say is that the people that I conversed with today all want the same thing....An unified Worlds!!!! Ned I will send you an email later today!!! I am bushed, I need a drink, and I need to relax for a moment!!! I feel like we took the first babystep today!!!!!
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05-11-2009 07:09 PM
[QUOTE=Ratickle;217928]The orgs have agreed? It fits into the open time frame for Wppa and OPA?[/QUOTE
What class of the WPPA boats are being referred to? Class one races thru the weekend of Dec 12th. X-Cat may be racing in December as well after racing in Italy in Sept. What is the time frame your looking at Ned? Shipping boats to the US is a tall order (time).
JulieLast edited by ThrottleUp Props; 05-11-2009 at 07:17 PM.
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05-11-2009 07:25 PM
I most definately like where this is heading. Not everyone may be happy with the final result but it is for the sport in general and what may help to take it back to where it needs to be.
I DEEPLY COMMEND ALL THE PARTIES WHO HAVE BEEN LOOKING A WORKING TO MAKE THIS A REALITY!!!!
KEEP UP THE HARD WORK,
DPT
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05-11-2009 07:38 PM
[QUOTE=ThrottleUp Props;217947] I can step in just a bit here Julie.....Lines of communication are being opened with Class 1 and X Cat to do a true unified worlds....No dates have been tossed around as of yet but just lines of communication!!! Ned correct me if I have anything wrong or if you have any new updates as of yesterday!!!
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