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<STYLE Type= "text/css">  </STYLE> <B>PRESS RELEASES</B> <p></p> <table summary="This table is for layout" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" > <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme4.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#060508" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > PASCOE INTERNATIONAL New Development</A><BR> May 2006</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR><tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme4.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#060318" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > RIBEYE • RIBTEC • PASCOE INTERNATIONAL</A><BR> January 2006</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme04.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#051201" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Completion of two Pascoe sy 10 Open</A><BR> December 2005 </FONT> </FONT></TD></TR><tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme04.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#051200" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Tim Wilks and Gavin Brown join Pascoe International </A><BR> December 2005 </FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme04.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#050711" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Trafalgar 200 </A><BR> June-July 2005 </FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme04.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#050710" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > World Premiere at Ribex</A><BR> June 2005</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme04.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#0504" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Pascoe boats winning in Europe in 2005</A><BR> April 2005</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR>  <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#0501" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > New Year - New Beginnings</A><BR> January 2005</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="1" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#041115" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Tom Perkins orders the first 10m Superyacht tenders for S.Y "Maltese Falcon"</A><BR> 15/11/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#041020" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Windermere Record Week 2004 - The Final One…</A><BR> 20/10/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#041013" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Pascoe takes Monaco Show by storm</A><BR> 13/10/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <tr><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#041013b" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > RYA National Finals 1st - 3rd Oct '04</A><BR> 13/10/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040903" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Cowes Classic 25th - 29th August 2004</A><BR> 03/09/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040826" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > V24 Championship - Oregrund, Sweden</A><BR> 26/08/04</FONT> </FONT></TD></TR> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040730" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Scottish Stockdale Grand Prix 24th & 25th July '04</A><BR> 30/07/04</FONT> <BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040830b" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > V24 European Championship - Arundel - Norway </A><BR> 30/07/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040706" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Littlehampton Regatta 3rd/4th July </A><BR> 30/07/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040628" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Local duo in bid for European glory </A><BR> 28/06/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040625" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Pascoe Sisters Follow in Dad's Footsteps </A><BR> 25/06/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040622" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Ramsgate GP 19th/20th June </A><BR> 22/06/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040614" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Cancer Charities Race - Hosted by The Royal Motor Yacht Club Poole</A><BR> 14/06/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040614b" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Sportribs dominate at Torquay </A><BR> 14/06/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040413" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Easter Poker Run a Huge Success </A><BR> 13/04/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#040209" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Brass Monkey </A><BR> 09/02/04</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#031002" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > sr 9s wipe the board at National Finals </A><BR> 02/10/03</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#031002b" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > R22 Win Rib F2 World Cup </A><BR> 02/10/03</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#030507" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > sr 9's Dominate in Scottish Stockdale Grand Prix! </A><BR> 07/05/03</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#030402" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Pascoe International secure Dry storage Deal for Sportrib Customers </A><BR> 02/04/03</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#030203" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > One Design Offshore Racing </A><BR> 03/02/03</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD valign=top width=12><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><IMG SRC="/generic/dots/theme2.jpg" border="0" hspace="2" class="imgalignmid" WIDTH="11" HEIGHT="11" ALT="icon" > </FONT></TD><TD valign=top><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT SIZE=-2><A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/press_main#021202" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Press Releases';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="press_main" > Windermere Record Week </A><BR> 02/12/02</FONT> </FONT></td></tr> <TR><TD colspan=2><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">  <P> <P> <FONT size=1> For more information please contact: <BR> E: <A HREF="mailto:?subject=Website enquiry"></A><BR> P: <br> F: <br> </FONT> </FONT></TD> </tr> </table> <BR> <IMG SRC="/generic/null.gif" WIDTH="1" HEIGHT="300" BORDER="0" alt="Null"> <p></p> <STYLE Type= "text/css">  </STYLE> <script language="JavaScript1.2" src="/generic/java/pop_res_.js"></script> <p></p> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=55%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS AREA</B> </FONT></TD> <TD width=45%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <FONT size=1> For more information and Hi-resolution images, please contact: <BR> E: <A HREF="mailto:?subject=Website enquiry"></A><BR> P: <br> F: <br> </FONT> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <HR> <A NAME=060508> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>PASCOE INTERNATIONAL - NEW DEVELOPMENTS</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: May 2006 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <ul> <li><b>A pair of Pascoe International 10m tenders</b> (cabin and open) have been delivered for the recently launched <b>SY Maltese Falcon</b>, at 288' (88m) the largest privately owned sailing yacht in the world. <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-nrange1a_n00-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-nrange1a_n00-ssml.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" ALT="45` run-alongside tender" align=right HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="224" ></A> <li>A similar <b>pair of Pascoe International 10m tenders</b> are being completed for the recently launched <b>MY Dubai</b> - at 525' (158m) the world's largest motoryacht. <li>A <b>6m Pascoe tender</b>, developed on the tried and proven Ribtec hull platform, has been ordered for <b>Eddie Jordan's 120' flagship Sunseeker </b>- Sunseeker is currently the world's top performance production Superyacht builder. <li><b>A pair of 7.4m Pascoe tenders</b>, again developed using the Ribtec hull platform, have been ordered for the latest <b>56m Perini Navi yacht</b>. Perini Navi is the world's most prolific sailing superyacht builder. A further pair is under development for their next 56m. <li>Pascoe International has been commissioned to build an amazing <b>45' "run-alongside" tender</b> for a lovely classic racing yacht - and a further order has been received to build a 120mph+ racing boat based on a similar platform. In line with all the largest Pascoe International "pocket superyachts", the high performance hulls are from Ocke Mannerfelt with design and styling by Ken Freivokh Design. <li>Following development of the Pascoe "Classic Line" with traditional mirror-gloss mahogany decks, the first <b>7.4m classic tender</b> has been earmarked for an elegant 50m motoryacht also styled by the Freivokh studio. </ul> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=060318> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>RIBEYE • RIBTEC • PASCOE INTERNATIONAL </B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: January 2006 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-nribtecpr-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-nribtecpr-ssml.jpg" border="0" hspace="18" vspace="6" align="right" ALT="RIBEYE • RIBTEC • PASCOE INTERNATIONAL" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="215" ></A>Pascoe International, Ribtec and Ribeye announce a major strategic alliance designed to provide a one-stop solution to sourcing the world's top sports boats and superyacht tenders. <p></p> Following the successful launch of 10m flagship tenders for the world’s largest sailing yacht, Pascoe has been selected by Ribtec as exclusive builders for a new generation of yacht tenders based on the tried and proven Ribtec hulls. These will be built under licence at Pascoe’s Hamble base in England, under the brand “Ribtec by Pascoe” alongside the Pascoe Superyacht tenders and sport RIBs. The Ken Freivokh Design studio, known for their long standing work for Sunseeker and some of the world's largest one-off yachts, has been appointed to review all aspects of styling and finish to establish the 2006 line-up as the premier range of choice for knowledgeable owners, captains, project managers and yards. <p></p> The coming together of these major brands also means that Ribeye will now offer the full range of Pascoe RIBs, including the well-known range of Pascoe 7m and 9m high performance sport RIBs under the brand “Ribeye by Pascoe”. <p></p> Models come in inboard our outboard configurations. As with all Ribeyes, “Powered by Yamaha” completes this superb combination. <p></p> All Ribeyes are marketed by John Wood through the growing UK and International sales and service network operating from Dartmouth, Devon. <p></p> Tim Wilks will head marketing and sales of “Ribtec by Pascoe” and Pascoe superyacht tenders from the Hamble river offices of Pascoe International. <p></p> For further details please contact:<br> Tim Wilks at <A HREF="mailto:info@pascoeinternational.com?subject=Website enquiry">info@pascoeinternational.com</A><br> John Wood at <A HREF="mailto:info@ribeye.co.uk?subject=Website enquiry">info@ribeye.co.uk</A> <p></p> <br clear=all> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=051201> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Completion of two Pascoe sy 10 Open </B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: December 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-nrange1_n52-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-nrange1_n52-ssml.jpg" border="0" align="left" hspace="8" vspace="10" ALT="Crazy Lady of Hamble - sy10 Pascoe international " HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="207" ></A> <li>Pascoe International is pleased to announce the completion of the spectacularly fast Pascoe sy 10 Open “Crazy Lady of Hamble”, ordered as the flagship of the fleet operated by the Hamble based luxury RIB charter company Crazy’s Charters <A HREF="www.crazys-charters.co.uk" TARGET="_top"><b>crazys-charters.co.uk</b></A> –Crazy Lady will be one of the fastest Solent based powerboats, with twin Yanmar 315s diesels on high performance Bravo 1 drives for a speed of 75mph. She is fully MCA certified with all offshore safety equipment and instrumentation, including radar. <p></p> <li>A similar sy 10 Open is being completed for the well known Poole based charter company, Princess Motoryacht Academy, again to full MCA coding. This sy 10 is being fitted with the latest Volvo D4s twin diesels with “fly-by-wire” controls <p></p> <br clear=all> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=051200> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Tim Wilks and Gavin Brown join Pascoe International </B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: December 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The management of Pascoe International has been strengthened with the appointment of Tim Wilks as Head of Marketing and Sales. Tim founded Ribtec and his experience as Ribtec Managing Director is now available at Pascoe not only for the exclusive “Ribtec by Pascoe” range, but also for the SportsRib range and the custom sales of the Superyacht range of Pascoe tenders and sportsboats. <p></p> A further management appointment is Gavin Brown, who brings his extensive engineering and field experience to head the installation, service and after sales service as Technical Manager. <p></p> <br clear=all> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=050711> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Trafalgar 200 </B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: June-July 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_3-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_3-ssml.jpg" border="0" hspace="18" vspace="6" align="right" ALT="Trafalgar 200 - June-July 2005" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A>Pascoe International's sy 10 cabin also made an appearance at Trafalgar 200. This was the first opportunity for her owner to test her, as it turned out, in more ways than one. When setting out from the Hamble, we were greeted with hailstones and torrential rain, and the cabin came in extremely handy for a few glasses of cold white wine from the fridge, whilst we waited for the storm to abate. <p></p> After anchoring in Stokes Bay for a quick meal, we managed a successful high speed run towards Cowes and the Western Solent, made a brief rendezvous with our friends in Leopard watching from the Island shore, ran out through the Forts to inspect the tall ships, greeted Leander, and tied up alongside the beautifully restored Gypsy Moth IV to watch the amazing fireworks, all followed by a speedy return with the aid of the excellent chart plotter. <p></p> <br clear=all> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=050710> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Monaco Rendezvous - June 2005</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: June 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_1-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_1-ssml.jpg" border="0" hspace="18" vspace="6" align="right" ALT="Monaco Rendezvous - June 2005" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_2-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_050710_2-ssml.jpg" border="0" hspace="18" vspace="6" align="right" ALT="Monaco Rendezvous - June 2005" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A>By request, Pascoe's newly launched Pascoe International sy 10, an 10m cabin tender attended this yearly late June event, largely as tender to the lovely yacht <B>Sycara III</B> (see pic). <p></p> She certainly drew some attention, with owner's or captains of most of the yachts attending the Rendezvous taking the opportunity to try the fastest boat at the meeting, including Athena, Mirabella, True Blue, Magic, Artic, Star Ship - even Spirit, the Freivokh designed wavepiercer joined in during one of her early appearances at Monaco. <p></p> <br clear=all> <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=0505> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Pascoe International - World Premiere at Ribex</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: June 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Pascoe International, builder of Britain's premier RIB brand, unveil their new sy 10 Cabin Cruiser at RIBEX (Cowes, I.O.W. 3 to 5 June 2005) <p></p> <A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/remoteurl?http:%2F%2Fwww.ribexhibitions.co.uk" TARGET="www.ribexhibitions.co.uk" / onMouseOver="window.status='Go to an external WWW page';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_0505-scust.jpg" border="0" hspace="18" vspace="6" align="right" ALT="Ribex 2005" HEIGHT="70" WIDTH="155" ></A>The new model sets totally new standards for RIB sportboats and Superyacht tenders. It joins the 10m Open Shuttle which was unveiled at the last Monaco Yacht Show to great acclaim. Both these boats have been designed by Superyacht stylists Ken Freivokh Design, based on race proven Ocke Mannerfelt hulls with engineering by Mark Pascoe. Together, these new models have been rightly dubbed "pocket Superyachts", and the first pair have been purchased as tenders for the 286' Perini Navi "Maltese Falcon", the largest privately owned yacht in the World. <p></p> In fact, Pascoe International will be the largest exhibitor at the Show, having taken a complete pontoon to accommodate the two 10m tenders plus a top spec sr 9 Pascoe sportsboat equipped with Yahama outboards, and one of the latest in the sr 7 chaseboats, powered by Evinrude. <p></p> Pascoe staff will be available both at the Pontoon and at a 25 sq.m booth at the entrance to the Cowes Yacht Haven marina. <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=0504> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B></B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Pascoe boats winning in Europe in 2005</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: April 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> A Pascoe RIB with a standard hull as fitted on all production sr 9 and sy 10 RIBS produced by Pascoe International has just won its Class and Overall in the first National Offshore Race in Rhodes-Greece. It was fitted with 2x280 bhp Race Offshore Engines. <CENTER> <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_0504-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_0504-smed.jpg" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="18" ALT="Driver A. Halkiopoulos with navigator D. Brokos - National Offshore Race in Rhodes-Greece" HEIGHT="116" WIDTH="360" ></A></CENTER> Average speed was 80mph over a distance of 39 nautical miles. Driver A. Halkiopoulos with navigator D. Brokos finished a full minute ahead of the next boat, a Revenger 29. A Technohull 999 finished third. <p></p>  <p></p> <HR> <A NAME=0501> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>New Year - New Beginnings</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: January 2005 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> In view of the international interest generated by the new Superyacht tenders first shown by Mark Pascoe at the 2004 Monaco Yacht Show, <B><B>Pascoe International Limited</B></B> has been set up to further develop and market the Superyacht tenders with the required production and marketing resources. <B>Mark Pascoe</B> continues at the helm as General Manager. <p></p> The first two 10m Pocket Superyachts are destined for the 87m Perini Navi “Maltese Falcon”, the largest privately owned sailing yacht in the World. <p></p> In addition to building a numbered limited edition of the exclusive and stylish 10m Superyacht tenders, the Pascoe team is developing an extended 14m Cabin Cruiser and stylish new 6m and 8m Superyacht tenders, MCA coded to full MOB rescue boat standard. Production will also continue on the sought after Pascoe sr 7 and sr 9 ribs, as well as developing, building and campaigning their highly successful race boats. <p></p> <B>Ken Freivokh Design</B> will provide the styling throughout the range of the <B>Ocke Mannerfelt</B> high performance hulls. <p></p> <B>Pascoe International Limited</B> will be unveiling Falcon’s Cabin Cruiser at RIBEX on 3 – 5 June 2005, Cowes, Isle of Wight. The unique Pocket Superyachts will make a further appearance at the 2005 Monaco Yacht Show in September. <p></p> <HR><A NAME=041115> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Tom Perkins orders the first 10m Superyacht tenders for S.Y "Maltese Falcon"</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 15/11/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Pascoe International have clinched a deal worth in excess of a third of a million pounds to build four luxury yacht tenders, two of which are to be placed on the worlds largest privately owned yacht, S.Y. 'Maltese Falcon'. <p></p> Ken Freivokh Design has been commissioned to conceive and style two complete new models along with console and interior design, the most exciting being the all new Super Cruiser Cabin boat that everybody has been waiting for, to be launched in 2005. <p></p> Ken Freivokh Design is involved in many prestigious projects including 10 years of styling for the Sunseeker Range and countless Superyachts in current build. Pascoe International can now be added to this list. <p></p> Visit <A HREF=http://www.pascoeinternational.com target=new_win1>www.pascoeinternational.com</A> and <A HREF=http://www.freivokh.com target=new_win1>www.freivokh.com</A> for more info. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_021107a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_021107a-smed.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="200" WIDTH="290" ></A> <br>Profile of S.Y "Maltese Falcon"</CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=041020> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Windermere Record Week 2004 - The Final One…</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 20/10/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Monday the 11th of October saw the commencement of the last ever-record week on Lake Windermere. This event run by the K7 Club has been officially run since 1970 and records have been set on the lake since before World War II. Steeped in history there was an air of sadness amongst all involved in Record Week as the immanent speed restriction of 10 knts with NO EXCEPTIONS is to be put in force in early 2005. <p></p> The format of the event is speed trials over a measured kilometre from the Monday to Friday. This allows competitors to run up and down the measured Kilo run to attain the highest average speed they possibly can. This also allows the competitors to establish and break World and National Records alike. On the Saturday it is the 3 Hour endurance races that all classes (within reason) are invited to participate in again with the possibility of setting World and National records for the 1, 2 and 3-hour endurance race. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="84" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> All kinds of Race Boats turned up for their last chance to set records on Windermere, from Hydroplanes to V24's to Circuit boats and II Litre boats. The most significant record set was by Ted Walsh in his O3000 boat who rose the then existing record of 115.79mph to a new record of 143.03mph a staggering improvement of 27.24mph that is outstanding in any class. <p></p> Race day dawned on the mild October Morning of Saturday the 16th. An abundance of bacon sandwiches, tea and coffee were consumed by all amidst all the hustle and bustle of the crews making their final preparations for the 3 Hour endurance race. Briefing took place and the crews were advised of the simple oval course (one turn mark at each end of the course) and also the refuelling was gone through in some detail for those boats that could not carry sufficient fuel to complete the 3-hour race. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The start was bang on 1:00pm and the gaggle of boats in all shapes and sizes were let loose around the tight course. The first couple of laps were very exciting with up to 10 boats turning around the tight marks in unison. From the outset the hot favourite looked like it would be Pete Smith & Pete Little who shared the driving in their Bass Boat powered by an all singing and dancing 2.5 EfI Mercury outboard that was rumoured to be producing in excess of 380hp. Earlier in the week Pete Little produced an average speed of over 110 mph on the Kilo Run and was clearly the fastest boat on the lake. With refuelling stops it was unclear at this early stage who would be the overall winner. Mark & Odette Priestley stormed out in front take the lead amongst the V24's with our very own Mark Pascoe shared the driving with V24 European Champion Gavin Brown were hot on their heels and had the 3-Hour V24 record firmly in their sights. As each hour passed boats were dropping out of the race due to mechanical failures. The first spectacular retirement was Miles Dobson in his Honda 225 race boat that flipped upside down at the top turn forcing the other competitors to avoid the commotion until the very competent safety crew quickly had the situation under control. Later into the race Roy Smith & Dave Simpkins (II Litre World Record Holders) had a similar incident at the bottom of the course rolling their Championship winning II litre boat. Thankfully both Crews from these boats escaped relatively unscathed. <p></p> Lap after lap went by and the Formula One Style pit stops for refuelling took place at various stages of the race with pit crews working as fast as they possibly could to reduce the amount of time they were in refuelling. This played a critical part in the strategy for the teams, as a lengthy pit stop would be costly to their average speed. <p></p> Gavin Brown & Mark Pascoe along with their pit crew put in a flawless performance both on the water and with their fuel stop and finished 3rd overall in the 3-Hour race and 1st in class unfortunately they were unable to grasp the record from Shelley Jory who set the V24 record in the previous year. <p></p> Second overall in the race were Husband and Wife II litre team Richard & Paula White whom beat Brown and Pascoe by 2 laps over the 3 hours due to the fact that they did not have to refuel. Richard & Paula were also denied a record as they were gunning for Roy Smiths world record also set in the previous year. This left Pete Smith and Pete Little clear for the win with an exciting display of this very fast bit of kit. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041020c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="104" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> A fantastic atmosphere at prize giving overshadowed the sadness of the crews and officials who took part in the last ever Windermere record week. Plans are being discussed to hold the event on Lake Coniston. <p></p> A great shame and a fantastic event… <p></p> <div align=center> <table summary="This table is for layout" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=1 border=0> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">World and National Records </span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 03000</FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Ted Walsh </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 115.79 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 143.03 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Formula </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 3 Simon Francis </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 100.69 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 104.49 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Pro Vee </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Miles Jennings </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 92.90 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 94.67 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">O125 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Wayne Turner</FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 73.48 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">F500 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Paul Hart </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 103.33 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 104.36 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">National Records </span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">K1000 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Ryan Field </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 43.88 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 44.66 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">OCR A 1.8 litre </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Bob McCarthy </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 61.11 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 62.57 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Honda 150 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Clive Coote </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 49.60 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 54.33 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Honda 225 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> James Sheppard </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 65.44 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 67.08 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Thunder Cat </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Damion Bower </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 47.59 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">F F40 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Vicky Cadman </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 34.46 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">K F40 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Ryan Field </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 34.46 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 34.67 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Irish National </span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">S850 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Alan Kelly </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 66.70 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">German National </span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Formula ADAC S500 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Alex Scheller </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 60.65 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">South African National</span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">P750 Freehull </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Michael Hatting </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">63.56 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">P850 Freehull </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Michael Hatting </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Established </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">62.59 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=4><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Endurance Records </span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">1hr 2Hr 3hr</FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">K-1000 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Ryan & Jasmine Field </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 37.272 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 37.159 mph</FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px">Honda 225 </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> Shelley Jory & Peter Berrow </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 52.75 mph </FONT></td> <td><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> 52.09 mph</FONT></td> </tr> </table> </div align=center> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=041013> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Pascoe takes Monaco Show by storm</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 13/10/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Pascoe International launched the first of their new models at the 14th Monaco Yacht Show. It was the first time Pascoe had exhibited at the show and took the opportunity to display the NEW 10m Open Tender and also an sr 7 Mediterranean outboard. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="101" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> New Tender Back <p></p> Even before the start of the show Mark drew attention with the new model as they craned the boat in the water for the very first time into Port Hercule Monaco. Passers by stopped to admire the clean sweeping lines of the 10m Tender. The plush leather upholstery, teak deck and superyacht finish had the increasing crowd gazing at the super modern new model from Pascoe International. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> New Tender Side <p></p> As the boats were moved round to their berths in the Tender Show section the crews and guests on board many of the Super Yachts dominating the marina were stretching their necks to get a good look at the new Pascoe boats. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> New Tender cockpit <p></p> As the 4 day show officially opened on Wednesday Pascoe International were already dealing with enquiries and booking up for sea trials on the new 10m Pascoe rib. The 10m tender certainly stood out from the rest of the vessels in the Tender show as nothing could come close to competing with the awesome styling by Ken Freivokh Design and the superb build quality from Pascoe International. Through out the show Mark Pascoe skippered the 10m tender out of Port Hercule into the bay, always with an audience of admirers from the shore and Super Yachts alike. Soon tongues were wagging and the whispers of "You gotta go see that tender at Mark Pascoe's stand" were becoming very common across the French Riviera. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013d-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> sr 7 Mediterranean outboard <p></p> Pascoe International will be launching the New 10m Cabin Tender at Ribex 2005 so watch out for more news. <p></p> <HR><A NAME=041013b> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>RYA National Finals 1st - 3rd Oct '04</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 13/10/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The grand finale of the UK power boating calendar was held at Cardiff over the 3 days with many classes from M2M thunder cats to inshore junior classes to offshore ribs and hard boats. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013ba-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013ba-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="106" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The inner harbour hosted the races through out the weekend for the inshore classes, Thunder Cats, Ski Racing and OCR. Whilst outside the massive locks in the Bristol Channel the Offshore classes were to do battle. <p></p> The first race on the Friday out in the open waters of the Bristol Channel was to be the V24's. The course was changed at the briefing on the Thursday evening due to the huge 40ft tide and it had been over looked that one of the race marks actually dries out 3 meters above chart datum (not so handy!!!) this was confirmed as some of the event officials went to run the course and all they achieved was running aground. The V24's got off to a good start with Gavin Brown and Andy Wilby taking an early lead closely followed by Cardiff local Ricky Hill and Alan Layton. Unfortunately our very own Mark Pascoe who prior to the event was leading the V24 National Championship was suffering from an injury to his foot that hindered his ability to push as hard as he is renowned for. Ricky Hill managed to pass Brown on the last leg to win the race by 2 seconds. In true V24 racing the top 4 boats were separated by less than a minute. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bb-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bb-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Next up outside the harbour were the Rib F1 & F2 boats. With high winds and racingtides it was a bit lumpy. The green flag was raised and they were off. Hunt & Shelton in their 400hp sr 9 predictably pushed on out in front closely followed by Williams & Fry in their F2 diesel and the Wilby's in their sr 9 diesel. Unfortunately Hunt & Shelton were forced to retire on the first lap with engine problems leaving Martin Lai in his F1 Revenger clear to take the win, as he was the only boat in F1 left. Williams & Fry maintained the lead to come home first in F2 with the Wilby's Second and Puddifoot and Field in third. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bc-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bc-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="203" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> On the Saturday Class III 2 litre and Mick Archer in his 4-litre Batboat joined the ribs for their last national race of the season. With huge seas and high winds, the water had turned into a boiling cauldron with waves up to 2.5 meters in places. This race turned into survival. Williams & Fry pushed out in front to take an early overall lead only to be later joined by Mick Archer in Power Trucks and these two boats fought for the lead all the way round. Archer pipped Williams to the finish line to win overall by less than 10 seconds. The second boat home in F2 was Puddifoot in his Revenger with Wilby only a second behind. An outstanding performance by the Rendall's in their two Litre boat was displayed coming home before two diesel boats whilst most of their peers in the 2-litre class retired due to the huge pounding they were getting in the difficult conditions. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bd-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_041013bd-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="130" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Sunday was to be the last race for Ribs, V24 and 2-Litre. This last race was to decide the final positions in the Cardiff bay Championship that was run over the 3 races over the finals weekend. With only 4 F2 ribs left after all the retirements the day before and no F1 ribs left and 2 litre racing in the inner harbour it was only the V24's to join the rest of the fleet. After a short race of an hour Mark & Odette Priestley won the V24 race and Williams and Fry won the F2 Rib. <p></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>1st</b> RIB F2 <b>Gareth Williams & Jim Fry </b>Comfortably Numb<br> <b>2nd</b> RIB F2 <b>Mark Cockman & Dave Cockman</b> Cider Daze<br> <b>3rd</b> RIB F2 <b>Andy Wilby & Mel Wilby</b> Cardinal Sin</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>1st</b> V24 <b>Gavin Brown & Ed W-Hawkes</b> Doritos Extreme<br> <b>2nd </b>V24 <b>Glen Mir & Ronald Mifsud</b> Spirit of Gibraltar<br> <b>3rd</b> V24 <b>Ricky Hill & Alan Layton</b> Procolour</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>1st</b> 2L <b>Martyn Rendall & Kevin Rendall</b> Pettern Forme<br> <b>2nd</b> 2L <b>Doug Gardiner & Dave Arthur </b>Castrol<b> </b>Marine Product<br> <b>3rd </b>2L <b>Adam Younger & Matt Yorke</b> Tek Group</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b><font color="#FF0000">RYA National Championship Results</font></b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>1st</b> RIB F1 <b>Jackie Hunt & Mike Shelton</b> Hyperion Solutions<br> <b>2nd</b> RIB F1 <b>Martin Lai & James Putland</b> Ocean Dragon<br> <b>3rd</b> RIB F1 <b>Max Walker & Rigger</b> Apricot Print</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>1st</b> RIB F2 <b>John Puddifoot & Dave Field</b> Dragons Revenge<br> <b>2nd</b> RIB F2 <b>Andy Wilby & Mel Wilby</b> Cardinal Sin<br> <b>3rd</b> Rib F2 <b>Paul Williams & Mark Samson</b> Windexe</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" size="2" color="#FFFFFF">1st V24 <b>Ricky Hill & Alan Layton</b> Procolour<br> <b>2nd</b> V24 <b>Mark Priestley & Odette Priestley</b> Express Logistics<br> <b>3rd</b> V24 <b>Mark Pascoe & Pete Phillipson</b> sportrib.com</font></p> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040903> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Cowes Classic 25th - 29th August 2004</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 03/09/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> This years Cowes Classic Powerboat event saw the International Harmsworth competitors taking centre stage as they competed for this prestigious race that has been running since the beginning of the 20th Century. Not only were there the monster boats competing in the Harmsworth, Cowes Yacht Haven was inhabited by the Rib fleet, Class III 2 litre, an array of basic race competitors and of course the awesome fleet of growling V24's. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="260" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Wednesday saw the first heat of the Harmsworth with Fabio Buzzi & Lord Beaverbrook as firm favourites in Grand Argentina, with Hannes Bohinc in his huge Nicolini mono Wetpunkt.com shaping up to be a serious contender as he is defending the Harmsworth after winning it in 2003. Other threats were to be Andy Macateer in his Buzzi Tecno 40 and also David Alenby and Lord Normanton in their Cougar, powered by twin supercharged Mercruiser V8's. Drew Langdon and Jan Falkowski also were in for the running in their Twin 300 Merc Powered Buzzi Bullet and our very own Jackie Hunt & Mike Shelton in their F1 sr 9 fancied their chances along with Max Walker and Mick the Rigger Spong in their F1 sr 9. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The course they took was heading west down the Solent down to the Channel down to Portland and back. Fabio led from the start with Bohinc in second, Macateer in his Tecno 'Eraser II' was having a fantastic run gaining on Bohinc all the time until the turbos let go in his SeaTek engines allowing Langdon & Falkowski in the Buzzi Bullet to take 3rd place. Max and Jackie fought all the way only for Max to be pipped to the post by Jackie with only a few seconds to spare giving Jackie and Mike a very respectable 6th place in R5 'Extremeboat.com' with Max & Rigger in R69 'Apricot Print' coming a very close 7th behind. <p></p> Thursday was a lay day allowing racing to continue if cancelled the day before. Friday dawned and the bad weather had settled in preventing the racing from happening for the second heat of the Harmsworth. <p></p> Whilst there was no racing on the Friday the V24's, Class III 2 Litre, Ribs and Basic boats all started to arrive ready for the Round The Island on Saturday. The race start was to be 11:00 am sharp. The organisers decided to stagger the start to allow every body to get round the first turn safely. First off were the F2 Ribs and the 2 Litre boats then the V24's were let loose and after that the basic boats and the 2 Experimental class boats (Max Walker in his sr 9 and Peter Dredge in his Sunseeker XS2000). Then the Basic Boats were under starters orders. <p></p> The F2 Ribs and 2 Litre boats got off to a good start with plenty of spectator boats on the start line made for interesting navigating to the first turn mark as some went in front of the spectators and others went behind. They all managed to get round safely with Richard and Paula White having a great battle with Martin and Kevin Rendall in their 2 Litre boats up front whilst followed closely by the first of the F2 fleet Gareth Williams and Jim Fry in R22 Comfortably Numb in their Yanmar powered sr 9, Not far behind them was the RYA powerboat racing manager John Puddifoot with Dave Field in his Revenger 29, followed by another Pascoe rib 'Windexe' crewed by Mark Sansom and Paul Williams. As they headed to the Needles the F2 and 2 Litre boats were being caught by the second start of V24's gaining fast and soon to overhaul the first runners. Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford were the first V24 closely followed by a gaggle of roaring V8's in the winged Bat boats as they turned the mark heading down to St Catherine's. Unfortunately for Tom Powell in V7 and the rest of the V24 fleet our very own Pascoe and Phillipson in V11 'sportrib.com' took a tighter line to the rest of the V24 fleet allowing them to get the advantage on navigation and take the lead as they headed for the Nab East Mark. Whilst Pascoe and Phillipson were enjoying the lead in their V24, Max and Fiancé Rebecca in R69 soon came thundering past the F2 and 2-litre lot to try and start reeling in the V24's. As all this was happening at the front Windexe in R4 were enjoying the flat water around the back of the island and the best efforts from Williams and Fry to block them from coming through, there was too much room and they had too much speed for them to be able to contest in the flat water allowing Paul and Mark to come through and take the lead in their SR8. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="203" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> With Pascoe now through in the lead coming up to Horse Sand Fort they were now to keep in front as the rough water specialists powered through the Solent slop to be the first boat home round the Island. Terry and Mick Mills in V3, only 5 seconds behind, closely followed them. The Boys from Gibraltar in V4 Glen Mir and Ronald Mifsud came home in 3rd only one second behind Mills. Cliff Smith in V2 had a sick V24 and did not make the start due to the gremlins still lurking after the re-rig as they rolled the boat in Scotland some weeks earlier. <p></p> Due to the staggered starts for this race Pascoe and Phillipson were denied the outright round the island win as the official time keepers calculated that with the time difference Max Walker in his sr 9 came home in an elapsed time of 26 seconds less than Pascoe & Phillipson's time of 57 mins 34 secs. <p></p> Whilst Pascoe and Phillipson were celebrating there win Paula and Richard White came home to win the two litre class with the Rendall's in Pattern Forme second and local Portsmouth boy Bob Irwin and Deborah France coming third. <p></p> In F2 Mark Sansom and Paul Williams won in Windexe with Gareth Williams & Jim Fry home in second followed by Puddifoot and Field in Dragon's Revenge in 3rd. <p></p> John Burden made a welcome return managing not only to get round the island with out breaking down he actually managed to win the basic race. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040903d-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Controversy shadowed the awesome V24 race as it came to light that Tom Powell and Ricky Hill had collided on a turn mark. The bulletin issued from race control clearly states that if two boats collide both parties will be disqualified. After a hearing and a desperate attempt by these two competitors to get reinstated they were disqualified and issued with yellow cards, which puts them both on a sticky wicket for the finals in Cardiff. This leaves Pascoe and Phillipson at the top of the table as they go to Cardiff. <p></p> With the famous Cowes - Torquay - Cowes due to run on the Sunday the crews attended prize giving (some of them anyway) most had a few glasses of pop and set off for an early night. The crews awoke to a stiff breeze and their fears were confirmed as they lined up for the start. The red flag was flown from the start boat thus cancelling the race. The organisers tried to restart later that afternoon but as everybody thought the conditions had worsened. All racing was cancelled due to bad weather. <p></p> Later that evening in the Royal Yacht Squadron the prize giving took place with Fabio Buzzi getting his hands on the Harmsworth trophy after only one race as the rest were cancelled. <p></p> It was another fantastic outing for the boats that were born at the Mark Pascoe Ltd factory and a Victorious weekend for Mark and Pete in V11 getting their names along such great racers as Fabio Buzzi, Carlo Banomi, Betty Cook, Renato Della Valle, Angelo Spelta and the late Stefano Casiraghi to name just a few on the trophy first awarded in 1963 to well known boat designer Don Shead. <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040826> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>V24 Championship round 3 - Oregrund, Sweden<br> Sunday 15 August 2004</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 26/08/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Mark and Odette Priestley in their boat V16 Express Logistics ran a fantastic race in Sunday's V24 Championship 3rd round in Sweden (15 August). After a very close start, Sweden's Ted Mannerfelt and Richard Agnew in V8 Jaguar Racing showed they meant business in this only their third race, taking the lead in the rough waters around the lighthouse turn. The boats all remained within feet of one another down the second straight towards the beach turn with V8, V16 and V9 Ricky Hill and Alan Layton all battling for the lead. Racing back towards the shore on the triangular circuit, V69, raced in the Europeans by Pete Little and Gavin Brown and this time being driven by Marc Lamont and navigated by Ana Banet, were gunning for a piece of the action. They came up with the goods, taking a position within the lead pack that they were able to retain throughout the race. <p></p> Playfair Offshore (V7) with Tom Powell and Daneille Strawford never really saw their true potential which Tom later put down to running with too much oil. They remained in the middle of the fleet along with V24 Doritos Extreme (Gardiner and Sydenham) and V11 Sportrib.com, again driven by Shelly Jory in the absence of Mark Pascoe and navigated by Peter Phillipson. <p></p> With placing for the V24 Championship extremely tight with V9's Ricky Hill and Alan Layton and V11 Mark Pascoe and Peter Phillipson in joint first place and Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford (V7) just behind them there was all to play for in this 3rd round. <p></p> The course had been shortened from the Friday race to provide an exciting racing spectacle. With the Oregrund water front providing a natural grandstand for the many spectators, and two turn buoys close to the beach, there was a fantastic view of the close racing and some heart-stopping action as the five lead boats thundered to the turns within feet of each other. <p></p> On the third lap, V8 (Ted Mannerfelt and Richard Agnew) made a single mistake around the lighthouse turn and lost their lead to 16 Express Logistics (Mark and Odette Priestley). From then on the Priestleys made it look like plain sailing, taking full advantage of the clear water out in front of them and gradually increasing their lead. <p></p> V8 Jaguar Racing made some superb, clean turns in their efforts to keep clear of third placed V69 (Lamont and Banet) who were challenging all the time. Hill and Layton (V9 Colourpro/Colourmet) remained right up there tucked in behind them waiting for their opportunity to pass but were continually blocked by V69. V11's Shelley Jory was enjoying her ride back in the V24 following her crash last season, making the most of the calm waters and managing to climb from second last to 5th position as the race progressed, very closely followed by Powell and Strawford (V7). <p></p> The Priestleys took the chequered flag for their second win of the season, with Jaguar Racing (V8) second and Lamont and Banet (V69) in third. However, it was to be all change for the podium positions as V8 and V69 both weighed in just a few kilos under weight and were disqualified. Thus V9 Colourpro/Colourmet with Ricky Hill and Alan Layton and V11 Sportrib.com with Shelly Jory and Peter Phillipson were able to gain 2nd the 3rd positions. <p></p> With each heat having produced a different winner, the V24 Championship positions are extremely close. The final results in Oregrund have put Ricky Hill and Alan Layton (V9) out in front, with the Priestleys (V16) gaining ground from 4th overall to 2nd place and V11 Sportrib.com dropping from 1st to 3rd position. There are still only 128 points separating the top four boats leaving the championship wide open with another two races to go. <p></p> <CENTER><B>Results</B>: <p></p> 1st V16 Express logistics Mark Priestley / Odette Priestley<BR> 2nd V9 Colorpro/Colourmet Ricky Hill / Alan Layton 3rd V11 Sportrib.com Shelley Jory / Peter Phillipson </CENTER> <p></p> <B><CENTER>Poole Needles Trophy 15th August </CENTER></B> <p></p> The boats competing in the Needles Trophy Race hosted by the RMYC arrived at the pits in Salterns Marina and the RYMC to be greeted with beautiful sunshine on the Saturday. Scrutineering was slick and this allowed all the crews to be able to enjoy a cold pint on the RMYC patio overlooking Poole Harbour deliberating what might happen in the race on Sunday. With the wind hardly blowing it was to look like pedal to the metal racing. <p></p> The crews awoke to an overcast morning on Sunday and had an early start to the race. Briefing as usual and it was time to re-hydrate from the night before and get suited and booted and go racing. As the boats filtered out of the wet pits to the muster area west of Bournemouth pier drizzle was playing havoc with visibility and visors. After much deliberating on the VHF from the team of officials The yellow flag went up to start the race, the green went up and it was all gun's blazing. <p></p> As usual Max Walker & Rigger tore off into the distance alongside Jackie and Mike in their evenly matched F1 sr 9's. A little behind, the race was on with the F2 fleet, 5 abreast heading for the Needles Fairway mark which was more than exciting for the crews. The new rules to penalise the Diesel F2 boats with more weight gave exciting viewing, as it could've been anybody's race as the positions were constantly changing. R22 won the F2 with Mark Samson & Paul Williams in their Pascoe rib 'Windexe' hot on their heels and Richard Strawford & Jo Grant in R13 champing at the bit seconds behind Windexe to claim 3rd. <p></p> Out in front Max led Jackie in F1 all the way only to suffer from a mechanical failure a few hundred meters from the line allowing Jackie to pip them to the post to win the Needles Trophy. <p></p> As the Ribs were charging around up to the Needles and back the 2 Litre fleet were competing for their national points a bit closer to shore. Unfortunately the race was over shadowed with Brian & Pat Peedell turning their bat boat over and Brian being knocked unconscious for a few minutes. This did demonstrate the awesome support from other competitors as they stopped to assist and one driver, Bob Irwin jumped straight in to help. Well done to everybody that assisted! <p></p> All in all a good weekend with Pascoe boats featuring high on the result tables. <p></p> Well done to all that competed and provided safety cover, Oh and the organisers!!! <p></p> <CENTER><B>UIM European Championship Final<BR> Oregrund, Sweden<BR> Friday 13 August 2004</B></CENTER> <p></p> Pete Little and Gavin Brown in V69 Brita Water won the V24 Powerboats UIM European Championship in Oregrund, Sweden yesterday (Friday). They ended the three race European championship (which had been held in Ramsgate, England, Arendal, Norway and Oregrund, Sweden) on a high, winning the final race with their customary finesse. Hot off the start line as the green flag was raised were V8 (Jaguar Racing) driven by Ted Mannerfelt and navigator Richard Agnew and V24 (Doritos Extreme) with Charles Gardiner and James Sydenham. The rest of the fleet were packed closely together as they thundered down the straight out to sea and the first mark around a lighthouse. Both the lead boats had lost ground by the first mark and Powell (V7) and Little (V69) were right up there battling for the clear water at the front. <p></p> Rough seas on the long lap of the 50 nautical mile race sorted the men from the boys. Despite much airborne action with the boats flying high off a beam sea, Little and navigator Gavin Brown, never looked in danger of loosing the lead they had gained after the first lap. Superb cornering skills gave them the edge even in the tough conditions out at sea and Little was able to gradually to gain a lead of 33 seconds over his closest rivals Mark and Odette Priestley (V16 Express Logistics). Despite the difficult conditions the leaders were able to maintain an average speed of 71.82mph. <p></p> 'It was probably the hardest race we've had this season,' commented a delighted Little. 'With such mixed up seas it is hard to read the waves and keep the boat level but I'm always amazed just how fantastic these boats are to drive, they just fly brilliantly and just keep on going even in the rough.' The Priestleys produced a superb performance that gave them second place in the final race and also elevated them to second position in the overall European results. Having moved from 4 litre to V24 they have had a consistent season, highlighted by a win in Littlehampton a few weeks ago and now a popular and well deserved silver medal position in the Europeans. <p></p> Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford (V7 Playfair Offshore) had a great race, pulling out all the stops to gain on the Priestleys but they couldn't quite catch them and finally finished 22 seconds behind them in third place. The unluckiest team of the day had to be V7 ColourPro/Colourmet with Ricky Hill and Alan Layton who started as one of the favourites to take the title. Hopes of that were dashed after the first lap when a spark plug became loose and they were forced to stop to fix the problem. They then played catch up for the next few laps but the leaders were long gone and their efforts proved fruitless. <p></p> Shelley Jory took the drive of V11 from Mark Pascoe who was unable to make the event. Unfortunately the points were not allowed to carry on with Shelley driving so V11 were to start with no points in the European Championship after Pascoe and Phillipson were running 2nd.With nothing to gain and nothing to lose Shelley drove a sensible race saving the machinery for the V24 Championship race on the Sunday. They took it easy round the course and even stopped for a drink around the back of the island. Jory and Phillipson caused absolute mayhem when they decided to DQ themselves to give comrades Hill & Layton the advantage moving them up the field. The organisers tried to yellow card Jory but to no avail as she had already been disqualified on her own merit. <p></p> V6 was being raced on an invitation basis by Claes Westrlund, one of Sweden's most experienced 1.3 and 2 litre drivers. Unfortunately, a fuel starvation problem meant that they did not make it over the start line. Race results - Oregrund European Championship 3rd round <p></p> <CENTER> <B>Race results</B> - Oregrund European Championship 3rd round <p></p> 1st V69 Brita Water Pete Little / Gavin Brown<BR> 2nd V16 Express logistics Mark Priestley / Odette Priestley<BR> 3rd V7 Playfair Offshore Tom Powell / Danielle Strawford<BR> <p></p> <B>Overall European Championship results:</B> <p></p> 1st V69 Brita Water Pete Little / Gavin Brown<BR> 2nd V16 Express logistics Mark Priestley / Odette Priestley<BR> 3rd V9 ColourPro/Colourmet Ricky Hill / Alan Layton <BR> </CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040730> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Scottish Stockdale Grand Prix 24th & 25th July '04 <p></p> </B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 30/07/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> It was along journey for the majority of the national Rib fleet, having to drag their boats from the South Coast to Largs for the 4th race of the RYA National Championship. The V24 crews were playing trains plains and automobiles to get to Scotland from Norway to compete in their heat of the RYA national championship and the V24 Championship. <p></p> As the boats and crew arrived on the Friday they were greeted with classic Scottish weather, felling more like October than July!!! The excellent organisation by BIBOA ensured the crews had the pits inside a huge hanger that was a real delight for the teams. <p></p> Saturday dawned and briefing commenced as usual, this was to be the Ribs National race and the first leg of the Stockdale Grand Prix. The V24's were to race for their National points and were the first fleet to be unleashed by the start boat. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing hard, as the 3000 hp of the V24 fleet roared to the first mark the spectators were in for a real treat. Unfortunately as the V24's came round for their second lap a squall came over the racecourse forcing the organisers to abandon the race due to poor visibility. As the V24's craned out Murphy's law came into play and the sun started shining but with the Ribs to start their race in an hours time they decided to run the Sunday race for both points. <p></p> As the Ribs lined up for their first race of the season their was a certain apprehension among the crews with many of the safety boat crews telling tales of how big the sea was around the back of Great Cumbrae Island. Never the less the start procedure happened as per normal and the Ribs thundered to the first mark. The safety crews were right and the sea was very confused around the back of the island and built with every lap. It was to be a diesel day with the first three F2 Ribs being powered by diesel engines. The smaller outboard powered F2 ribs struggled with the confused sea finishing several minutes behind the top three. Gareth Williams & Jim Fry in their sr 9 led the F2 fleet from the start with John Puddifoot & Dave Field hot on their heels and Father and Son team Andy & Mel Wilby in their diesel sr 9 closely behind in third place. The remarkable efforts of Mark Samson & Paul Williams in R4 in their XS200 powered SR8 battled through the rough stuff to come home 4th almost 5 minutes ahead of 5th place an outstanding effort and fantastic driving. In the mean time Jackie Hunt in her F1 sr 9 was doing battle with Mick archer in his 4 Litre bat boat, the two boats swapping positions every lap but unfortunately Mick pipped them to the post in the flatter leg down to the finish line. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040730a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040730a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="120" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Sunday awoke with sunshine, calmer winds and very sore crews suffering from the race on Saturday and the Party in the evening. This race was to see the Ribs start first and all crew's were delighted with the calmer sea state. As the start boat released the Rib fleet they found themselves very closely matched as came into the first turn 5 a breast ensuring that the crews adrenalin was flowing strongly. John Cooke took the early lead in the F2 class in his Banana Shark but steering failure saw him retire on the third turn. This led the path clear for Richard Strawford & Jo Grant to take the lead and pull away from the fleet in their SR8. Flat-water specialists the Back Brothers got a second place finishing less than a second behind Strawford with Samson & Williams in third place. Williams and Fry were the first diesel home again in 4th with Puddifoot & Field closely behind in 5th and Mel Wilby in his sr 9 coming in sixth. The Stockdale trophy is awarded to the Rib with the highest average speed over the two races and even with their 4th place on Sunday Williams & Fry had such a huge advantage on the Saturday they were the clear winners with an average speed of 59mph. <p></p> As soon as the Ribs crossed the finish line the V24's were rumbling out of the wet pits ready for their start. Ten V24s set off, all determined to gain more points for the two championships. The start could not have been closer with the entire pack running perfectly behind the start boat. Running up to the first mark Martyn Weeks and Jason Nichols (V1 Lamco Design) stormed up the fleet to head the pack with Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford (V7 Playfair Offshore) but there was little between all 10 boats. V7 took the clear water and raced head to head with V7's Ricky Hill and Alan Layton (ColourPro/ColourMet) and Mark and Odette Priestley (V16 Express Logistics). <p></p> Sadly the fleet were out of site while they raced around an island. Despite not being able to see much of the action, the boats did race very close to Fairlie Quay and spectators were treated to V24 racing at its best. After the first lap and 10 miles of flat out racing, all 10 boats passed the lap line with a mere 21 seconds separating them. <p></p> Tom Powell (V7) had just about stolen the lead from Ricky Hill and Alan Layton (V9) but they passed the turn buoy neck and neck with Ricky giving everything to gain on V7. The Priestley's V16 was hot on their heels never giving a second's respite to the two lead boats. <p></p> Waiting eagerly for the boats to round the island again, spectators were not disappointed as again they thundered to the lap line a little more spread out but still with just a few seconds between them. The lead boats were still V7, V9 and V16 and within seconds of them, Mark Pascoe and Peter Phillipson (V11 Sportrib.com) and Terry and son Mick Mills (V3 It Wasn't Us) battled it out for 4th place. <p></p> Bat Out of Hell (V2), with driver Cliff Smith and navigator Mark Bridges, lived up to her name as they chased Charles Gardiner and James Sydenham (V24) to the turn buoy. Gardiner was a few boat lengths ahead of Smith and ran wide on the mark. Smith decided to go for the gap on the inside but with the boat running at full tilt and a little too trimmed out, they barrel-rolled and finished bottom up. <p></p> With the fleet racing so close together it was just a few seconds before the remaining boats V1 (Lamco Design), V69 (Seahorse.org) and V4 (Spirit of Gibraltar) were at the scene and all pulled up to offer assistance. Cliff and Mark had not yet appeared and with the safety boat en route to the scene, Mifi Mifsud (V4 Spirit of Gibraltar) donned his diving goggles and jumped in to check on the crew. Cliff and Mark emerged from their upturned boat totally unharmed. They had used their air supplies and, following their evacuation training, they waited until the boat had filled with water before attempting to escape, a manoeuvre that was not totally appreciated by Mark's fiancée Ali, watching from the Quay! <p></p> Once they had appeared unharmed V4, complete with a rather wet Mifi, and V69 set off to complete the race. V1 decided to call it a day and headed back to the pits. <p></p> In the meantime, hard racing had continued round the island with the boats all still running close together giving spectacular action at each lap marker. Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford managed to just hold off Ricky Hill and Alan Layton to take the chequered flag with the Priestleys in 3rd place. Mark Pascoe held onto 4th position and Terry and Mick Mills took 5th which they were happy with as they are running a new engine. <p></p> They are now working hard to prepare the boat for the Cowes Classic at the end of August. Meanwhile, 9 boats will be making the journey to Oregrund, Sweden for the final round in the UIM European Championship on 13-15 August. Again it was great to see that 80% of the racing fleet has been built by Mark Pascoe Ltd. A huge thanks to all at BIBOA for making this a fantastic event and congratulations to all the crews. <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040830b> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Round 2 of the V24 European Championship <BR> Arundel - Norway 15th - 17th July '04<BR> Friday Race - No points</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 30/07/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> With three of the V24s unable to get to the venue in time on the Friday, courtesy of Fjiord Line ferries, it was decided to run the race as a 'no points invitation race' to put on a show for the waiting spectators. The six V24s ran a simple course down the inlet from Arendal and managed to produce highly entertaining and exciting racing. <p></p> Husband and wife team, Mark and Odette Priestley (V16 Express Logistics) took the lead fairly early on and held onto it to the finish line. Mark Pascoe and Peter Phillipson (V11 Sportrib.com) were hot on their heels and with the rest of the fleet closely bunched it was anyone's race for 2nd and 3rd. <p></p> Marc Lamont and Ana Banet (V69) started at the back but gained confidence with every lap and were soon battling with Pascoe and Phillipson for second place. Lamont did finally manage to gain ground and had his chance to overtake coming down the final straight. However, he was unable to get past Pascoe's efforts to block him and despite their valiant efforts V69 had to make do with 3rd place. <p></p> 'It was good to see a new team getting up the front and giving the more experienced drivers a run for their money,' commented V24 promoter Charles Gardiner. 'We have a few new teams coming into the series and it is very encouraging to see that with a bit of effort they can soon be putting on a good performance.' <p></p> Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford (V7 Playfair Offshore) used the race to test their new props and, having lost significant speed running most of the race at the back of the fleet, decided that it was back to the drawing board with them! <p></p> V8 Jaguar Racing (Ted Mannerfelt and Richard Agnew) and V1 Lamco Design (Martyn Weeks and Jason Nichols had a competitive race without risking any damage to their boats prior to Sunday's European Championship race. <p></p> <CENTER>1st V16 Express Logistics - Mark Priestley / Odette Priestley <p></p> 2nd V11 Sportrib.com - Mark Pascoe / Peter Phillipson <p></p> 3rd V69 Seahorse - Marc Lamont / Ana Banet</CENTER> <p></p> <CENTER><B>Sunday Race European Championship Points</B></CENTER> <p></p> Racing in the stunning fjiord, just outside Arendal, nine V24s thundered down the start straight to thrill the crowds still making the effort to watch the race despite on and off rain all morning. Racing neck and neck to the first mark, Little and Brown led the way in V69 sponsored by Brita Water, closely followed by Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford (V7 Playfair Offshore) and Ricky Hill and Alan Layton (V9 Colourpro/Colourmet). With just two tight turns on the course and very flat water the race was all about top speed and turning ability. Little underlined his position as one of the sports top drivers, retaining a consistent lap time throughout the 13 lap race and maintaining his strong lead. <p></p> Powell (V7) and Hill (V9) battled for second place with Mark and Odette Priestley (V16), who had won the invitation race staged on the Friday evening. The Priestleys just did not have the speed to stay in contention and succumbed to the pressure mid race falling back to 4th position. <p></p> Behind them, Mark Pascoe and Peter Phillipson (V11 Sportrib.com) remained in 5th place all the way, unable to gain the extra seconds needed to catch the Priestleys. The Jaguar Racing team of Ted Mannerfelt and Richard Agnew (V8) were out for the first time together this season and enjoyed a superb dogfight with Martyn Weeks and Jason Nichols (V1 Lamco design). Both teams finished disappointed with their positions but they certainly provided plenty of action packed moments for the watching spectators. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040730ba-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040730ba-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The final two laps of the race gave spectators a real glimpse of close V24 racing at it's best with Powell (V7) and Hill (V9) fighting tooth and nail for second position. Hill managed to get the better line on the final turn and they blasted down the finishing straight to cross the line just 0.7sec apart in front of a very excited commentator! <p></p> Charles Gardiner and navigator James Sydenham (V24 Doritos Extreme) just could not find the power to make their way up the field and despite managing to pass Glen Mir and Mifi Mifsud (V4 Spirit of Gibraltar), could do no better than remain in 8th position. Spirit of Gibraltar had a difficult race and finally retired on the seventh lap. <p></p> <CENTER><B>Results</B> <p></p> 1st V69 Brita Water - Pete Little / Gavin Brown <p></p> 2nd V9 ColourPro/Colourmet - Ricky Hill / Alan Layton <p></p> 3rd V7 Playfair Offshore - Tom Powell / Danielle Strawford <p></p> 4th V16 Express Logistics - Mark Priestley / Odette Priestley <p></p> 5th V11 Sportrib.com - Mark Pascoe / Peter Phillipson <p></p> 6th V8 Jaguar Racing - Ted Mannerfelt / Richard Agnew <p></p> 7th V1 Lamco Design - Martyn Weeks / Jason Nichols <p></p> 8th V24 Doritos Extreme - Charles Gardiner / James Sydenham <p></p> 9th V4 Spirit of Gibraltar - Glen Mir / Mifi Mifsude</CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040706> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Littlehampton Regatta 3rd/4th July</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 06/07/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The weather not only affected Wimbledon this weekend but 'rain also stopped play' at the Littlehampton Regatta. Well, not exactly rain, but bad weather, wind and rough seas put paid to any hopes of racing on Saturday. After much debating, it was finally agreed that the National race would be postponed until Sunday. Fortunately, the wind let up over night and it was all systems go for yet another tough race in the RYA V24 National Championship. <p></p> Nine boats were on the start line but sadly Tom Powell and Danielle Strawford's V7 (Playfair Offshore) did not play fair and refused to start having stopped in the muster area. When the green flag dropped the eight boats left to race thundered down to the first mark closely bunched with Cliff Smith and Mark Bridges (V2) and Mark Pascoe and Peter Phillipson (V11) reaching the mark first hounded by the rest of the pack. <p></p> A few navigational hiccups (not helped by turn mark 6 sinking!) spread the fleet out a little over the first circuit. Mark and Odette Priestley (V16) and Ricky Hill and Alan Layton (V9) were racing neck and neck both gaining advantage and then loosing it to the other. Pascoe and Phillipson were in hot pursuit, followed by Charles Gardiner and Lee Booth (V24) who were gradually making up ground after an unfortunate start. Spirit of Gibraltar (Glen Mir and Mifi Mifsud) lived up to their name coming out with fighting spirit for a number of tussles with V24 over the first few laps. <p></p> Gardiner and Booth managed to gain on V11 on each lap and finally overtook Pascoe and Phillipson on the 5th lap and continued to make steady progress on Hill and Layton. <p></p> With the conditions worsening as the race progressed, there were plenty of nerve-racking moments, not least of which when the then leaders Mark and Odette Priestley headed skyward and had a nasty landing giving Hill and Layton another opportunity to fight back at them. The first four boats continued to provide excellent highly competitive, close racing with the leaders (V16 and V9) constantly changing position. <p></p> On the 5th of the seven-lap race Gardiner and Booth (V24) pulled out all the stops to overtake Pascoe and Phillipson, clawing their way to third position. The penultimate lap saw the Priestley's gain a healthy lead when V9 (Hill and Layton) had a mechanical problem. Gardiner and Booth were able to take 2nd position to finish just 5 seconds ahead of Hill and Layton. <p></p> Further down the fleet Terry Mills and son Mick were having a rather uncomfortable ride following Terry's cracked ribs sustained in Ramsgate but they stayed the course, finishing 7th and gaining more championship points in the process. Cliff Smith and Mark Bridges were not having the best of races, having started with such promise; they soon faded from the main action and finished in 6th position. New team Marc Lamont and Ana Banet (V69 Seahorse.org) ran a sensible race gaining more experience in readiness for the trip to Norway in two weeks for the second round of the European Championship. <p></p> V24s in a class of their own - Basic Race <p></p> Just half an hour after their difficult National race, four of the V24s were back in action again in the Basic race (which is open to any raceboat). Doritos Extreme (V24), with driver Charles Gardiner and new navigator Richard Agnew, had problems starting due to a fuse wire coming loose in the previous race and started late well behind the rest of the fleet. <p></p> Meanwhile, V11 took control of the entire race, leading from the moment the green flag was dropped. Richard Bendy and Lee Booth (V6 PolePosition) putting up a superb fight the entire way in just their second outing of the season and local hero Cliff Smith and daughter Erin (V2 Bat out of Hell) stuck with them to finally take third place. <p></p> While Gardiner and Agnew (V24) stormed through the rest of the Basic race fleet to catch the other V24s, V6 had some interesting airborne moments while desperately trying to take the lead from V11. The first three V24s stayed together as a tight pack throughout the race and finally finished with just a few seconds between them. Gardiner and Agnew managed to move up the fleet finally finishing a creditable 5th position. <p></p> Jackie Hunt was also out for the basic race with Neil Holmes in the Navigators seat in her 400hp F1 sr 9. Jackie Unfortunately could not use the full potential of her rib in the sloppy conditions, as her props are much higher in relation to the running surface compared to the deep drive of the V24's. Thus her average speed was below that of the V24's and she came in a respectable 4th overall. Stalwart Neil Jackson in his XR2 powered sr 7 had a fantastic race fighting for position all the way round the race providing much excitement for the spectators on the shore and finished 3rd in class. <p></p> Pascoe and Phillipson collected the Littlehampton Regatta Trophy as overall race winners as well as being winners of the Unlimited Class boosting their confidence from their 4th place in the V24 National race. Pascoe and Phillipson are now preparing to campaign the second round of the European Championships in Norway on the 16th of July so watch this space… <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040628> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Local duo in bid for European glory</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 28/06/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040628a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040628a-smed.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="100" WIDTH="360" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040625> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Pascoe Sisters Follow in Dad's Footsteps</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 25/06/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Ramsgate also saw the 6th round of Kclass & K1000 which is a superb series run by Tom & Vicky Crump of Wanda Offshore. It allows kids as young as 8 years old to get stuck in and enjoy powerboat racing. The Kclass boats are 12 ft Sorcerer's powered by a standard 20 HP Mercury 2 Stroke. The K1000 are the next step up for the Kids and are 16 ft Phantoms powered by a 60 HP Mercury 4-Stroke and these boats can reach speeds of up to 45mph!!! <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="269" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Marks eldest daughter Sophie navigates for Frank Rose from the Isle of Wight in the K1000 class and at Ramsgate last weekend she showed Frank the way round to second place in the first heat. With the kids experiencing the same rough sea state as the V24 & Offshore fleet these little boats took a pounding but the talented crews of Kclass & K1000 pushed on to get the boats round. Sophie climbed out of the boat after the first heat battered and bruised and actually broke a rib. After a quick check up in hospital she was released but was not to join Frank for the second heat on Sunday. Never the less Frank went on to win with a guest navigator to ensure their second place standings in K1000 championship. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="249" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Milly, Marks youngest was in the Kclass and too did extraordinarily well getting second on the Saturday and third on the Sunday. Milly and Co-driver Jon Bryan (Chris Bryan's son from 2 Litre) mirrored Mark's results in the V24 class. Mark's daughters are bright hopes for the future of offshore racing and share the same desire to win like their Dad. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="234" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> For more information on Kclass & K1000 please visit <A HREF="http://www.wandaoffshore.co.uk" target="new_win1">www.wandaoffshore.co.uk</A> <p></p> All pics courtesy of Keith Slater <A HREF="http://www.keith-slater.co.uk" target="new_win1">www.keith-slater.co.uk</A> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040625d-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="257" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040622> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Ramsgate GP 19th/20th June</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 22/06/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Ramsgate hosted the second heat of the RYA National Championship and also the first round of the V24 European Championship. On the Saturday it was the first heat for the V24's in their European Championship with 10 boats entered and nine of them built by Pascoe they lined up for the start run to do battle with each other on what evolved to be a very rough water race. <p></p> Pascoe in V11 took an early lead but one of the turn marks was half a mile adrift of where the race instructions specified. With Pascoe & Co-Driver Phillipson looking for the Mark the rest of the fleet managed to close the gap and knock V11 back several places. This was to prove a challenge for Pascoe, as he had to push as hard as possible to reel in the front-runners. Pascoe pushed the V24 to its absolute limit, burying the boat into the depths of the sea at times but powering out to reel them in one by one to take second place behind Cliff Smith & Mark Bridges in V2 'Bat Out of Hell' with Martyn Weeks & Jason Nichols coming home in third place. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="134" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="133" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="243" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Bruised and battered the V24 crews had to climb into their canopies once more for round two of the V24 National championship on the Sunday. Ricky Hill & Alan Layton had a much improved result from the Saturday to power home and win with Tom Powell & Danielle Strawford in V7 closely behind and Pascoe & Phillipson powering home in 3rd place in V11. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622d-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="107" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The Ribs also had their drama with Max Walker propelling Rigger out of the boat on a turn mark to drag him back in and carry on. Rigger then launched from his seat yet again to find himself in the water with Max dragging him back into R69, at this point Rigger was obviously worse for wear and Max bought his navigator back to the pits to seek medical attention. This left the path clear for Jackie Hunt & Mike Shelton in R5 to have a comfortable win over Martin Lai & James Putland in their Revenger 29. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622e-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622e-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="123" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The F2 Ribs had a great race with Andy & Mel Wilby leading in their Yanmar powered sr 9 for 99% of the race only to be pipped at the post by John Puddifoot in R6. A great result for the Wilby's in R11 'Cardinal Sin' to come home in second place after whittling the Gremlins out of the boat that hindered them in Torquay. Richard Strawford & Jo Grant in a very early built Pascoe SR8 showed the rest of the fleet they have the minerals to be a serious contender for the Rib F2 National Championship. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622f-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622f-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="124" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622g-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040622g-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040614> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Cancer Charities Race - Hosted by The Royal Motor Yacht Club Poole</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 14/06/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> First Five Boats Built by Pascoe. <p></p> Hot sun and very little wind on Sunday looked like it was going to produce some balls out flat out racing. The Race is in aid of the McMillan Cancer charity and many of the 19 boats that lined up to make the start had been sponsored by family, friends and colleagues to raise money for this worthwhile cause. <p></p> At High Noon the start boat started the procedure to get all the race boats safely on their way from Boscombe Pier across Bournemouth Pier to the first turn mark. <p></p> Jackie Hunt in R5 with Guest navigator Multiple World Champion Neil Holmes fought with Max Walker in R69 till the bitter end of the race. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614a-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="248" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The two F1 sr 9's racing neck & neck at speeds of over 80mph proved a spectacular sight for the hundreds of spectators on Bournemouth Pier. Jackie Hunt held off Max Walker to beat him to the line and take the overall win with just seconds separating them. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614b-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="127" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> The two sr 9's were closely followed home by the 3 Pascoe built V24's with Tom Powell and James Sydenham in V27 beating ex 2 Litre World Champion Peter Little with Mark Bridges in V2 coming closely behind Little. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614c-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="225" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614d-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="261" ></A></CENTER> With the beautiful weather and close racing it was a weekends racing not to be forgotten and a load of money raised for a worthy charity. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614e-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614e-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="237" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040614b> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Sportribs dominate at Torquay</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 14/06/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The first race of the season kicked of at Torquay on the 30th May and saw Pascoe ribs dominate the race from the start. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614ba-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614ba-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="202" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Max Walker and Rigger in R69 and Mick Archer in his B28 4 Litre Rig fought for the lead through out most of the race with it only being the final laps that Max was able to shake the Batboat off his tail and take a comfortable win. Jackie Hunt & Mike Shelton in R5 came in for a safe third position in the first heat of the F1 Championship. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bb-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bb-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="206" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Rib F2 saw a Victory for Mark Samson & Paul Williams in their Sportrib with a new engine and plenty of work over the winter it certainly seemed to pay off. They led from the start and never looked as if they would falter. Richard Strawford in his immaculately turned out Sportrib saw off John Puddifoot in his Diesel Powered Revenger to take a fantastic second place. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bc-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bc-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="221" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Farther & Son Team Andy & Mel Wilby debuted their brand new Yanmar powered sr 9 'Cardinal Sin' in F2 but unfortunately experienced teething problems that stopped them from being a dominate force during the race, however they managed to complete the race and pick up those all important points to keep them in the running for the F2 Championship. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bd-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614bd-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="223" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Also at Torquay was the first national race for the V24s. The start saw 10 V24s built and rigged by Mark Pascoe Ltd roar along the start chute to the first turn buoy. Mark Pascoe drove a great race in V11 with Pete Philipson navigating him around the multi lap shaped course convincingly. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614be-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040614be-ssml.jpg" hspace="0" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="216" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> All pictures kindly provided by Miracle PR Photography 01626 331675 <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040413> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Easter Poker Run a Huge Success</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 13/04/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413a-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413b-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> Drivers Wharf of Southampton hosted their third Poker Run on the 10th of April. A selection of boats entered to win the £300 Jackpot from Zap Cats to Extravagant 600hp sports Boats. <p></p> With 5 venues on the water to collect a card from this made up the competitors Hand of Poker, the Day set to look like great fun with weather being kind and staying dry. The Venues were Newtown Creek, Lee-On-Solent, Ryde, Cowes and the most important was the Folley Inn located deep up the Medina. The Folly Inn provided the competitors with a fantastic lunch to keep their energy up for the afternoon. <p></p> 16 Boats lined up for each of the rolling starts ensuring plenty of excitement, and when the flag dropped to unleash the 5000-horse power of the fleet this proved an awesome spectacle. <p></p> Later that evening the card game was held at The Water Front in Shamrock Quay with a superb buffet laid on for all the crews. Extra hands of cards were available to buy to increase the crews' chances of scooping the Jackpot prize. The winner of the Jackpot, Shelley Jory, Donated back the prize to the organisers on the condition that the Jackpot is doubled to £600 for the next Poker Run in June. <p></p> Pascoe International would like to thank Drivers Wharf Ltd and all who were involved for hosting a fantastic event. Well Done!!! <p></p> If you would like more info on the events held by Drivers Wharf please contact the team at info@driverwharf.com <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413c-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413c-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413d-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040413d-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="180" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=040209> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Brass Monkey</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 09/02/04 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040209a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040209a-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="72" WIDTH="270" ></A><br><B>Max Walker in the Apricot Print sr 9 </B></CENTER> <p></p> The RMYC hosted the first race of the 2004 season on Saturday the 7th Feb. The Brass Monkey saw 14 teams turn up for the start of the race that was held off Bournemouth Pier. <p></p> The weather was kind enough to allow these 14 boats to cross the start line safely. With quite a choppy sea state all the boats started to make their way around the 8 Laps. Leading from the start was Max Walker in his sr 9 'Apricot Print' closely followed by Jackie Hunt in EXTREMEBOAT another sr 9. The race saw several retirements with problems ranging from engine failure to steering trouble and fuel problems. <p></p> 'Apricot Print' held off all her competitors to take the chequered flag with an average speed of over 60mph 'EXTREMEBOAT' followed closely to come home 2nd, both boats lapped the whole fleet. Congratulations to Max and Jackie on their fantastic results. <p></p> Neil Jackson was also racing at the event in his Custom sr 7 that was built for dual-purpose, racing & safety cover. Neil has been a fantastic customer and great advert for Pascoe International keeping his boat in show room condition. Well done for coming in 6th overall Neil and we look forward to seeing you on the water soon. <p></p> A wild card entry 'Privateer' a 21ft Marshan driven by Pete Philipson came a staggering 5th overall with it only being the 6th time he's ever driven the boat well done Pete from all at Pascoe International. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040209b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_040209b-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="74" WIDTH="270" ></A><br><B>Neil jackson Racing the Orange sr 7 </B></CENTER> <p></p> <B><CENTER>RYA Awards Dinner</CENTER></B> <p></p> Congratulations to Jackie Hunt & Mike Sheldon who picked up their award for winning the 2003 F1 National Championship. <p></p> Congratulations to Gareth Williams & Jim Fry who picked up their award for winning the 2003 F2 National Championship. <p></p> Both teams were running sr 9's see the racing page for more details on the teams. <p></p> <A HREF="http://www.aboard.co.uk/mp/cpaint/" onMouseOver="window.status='Go to Pascoe International, - Superyacht tender, Luxury performance quality RIBs ';return true;" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true;" target="_top" >Down Load this Press Release</A> (Require Adobe Acrobate Reader .. see above) <p></p> <HR><A NAME=031002> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>sr 9s wipe the board at National Finals</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 02/10/03 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The RYA National Championship Finals held on the South Coast in Portsmouth on the 26th September saw two Mark Pascoe Ribs and there crews crowned British National Champions and BIBOA Champions. <p></p> R5 Driven by Jackie Hunt and navigated by Mike Shelton of Hook in Hampshire have dominated all season in Rib F1 (see racing page for details of crew and boat) totting up numerous wins through out the 2003 season. Jackie & Mike have raced a hard season against Revenger and Fabio Buzzi Ribs at speeds reaching 85mph. R5 sponsored by Wilson Bowden Admirals Quay will be looking forward to setting the Rib F1 National speed record at Lake Windermere at the end of this month so watch this space. <p></p> For more info on their race reports throughout the season visit <A HREF="http://www.extremeboat.com" target="new_win1">www.extremeboat.com</A> <p></p> The F2 Rib Championship was not so clear-cut; the championship was wide-open going into the very last race of the finals. R22 driven by Gareth Williams and Navigated by Jim Fry (see racing page for details of crew and boat) had to finish the very last race to win the 2003 National Championship. The rest of the F2 fleet were well aware of this and were chasing hard. Again the diesel reliability of R22 proved paramount over the outboard boats and a good average speed is how to win a race not top speed! <p></p> Congratulations to all the Pascoe Ribs that raced this year you all have given us a spectacular and exciting 2003 season. <p></p> <HR><A NAME=031002b> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>R22 Win Rib F2 World Cup</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 02/10/03 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The Rib World Cup comprises of three races over the Cowes Classic Powerboat weekend. The first leg of the World Cup saw the Ribs along side the larger Endurance boats power from Cowes down to Torquay. The second leg is returning to Cowes from Torquay and the third is a race around the Isle of Wight. <p></p> The first leg saw Gareth & Jim coming into Torquay on the first leg 3rd behind Mike & Alan Back in their XS 200 powered 8m Ocke Mannerfelt Rib in 1st and the 2002 F2 champion John Puddifoot in 2nd. Gareth then reversed the results by charging back to Cowes with a lead of over 3 minutes over the second place boat. This now meant that Gareth & Jim in R22 only had a lead of 4 points which meant only a win was good enough in the last leg to win the World Cup. <p></p> Excalibur led all the way round the island slowly slipping out of R22s sight. St Catherine's point was to be R22s saviour as the sea changed from a flat calm to a very confused sea with some chop allowing the diesel powered sr 9 to take the lead and win with a comfortable margin over second place. <p></p> Jackie & Mike were not so fortunate in their F1 sr 9 powered by twin XS 200 Merc outboards as the encountered engine problems. They did put on a fantastic display of the boats abilities throughout the Cowes Classic showing how exciting it can be racing at 85mph plus!!! Well Done! <p></p> <HR><A NAME=030507> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>sr 9's Dominate in Scottish Stockdale Grand Prix!</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 07/05/03 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> The first race of the RYA National Championship held at Inver Kip Marina on the Inver Clyde proved a successful weekend for Pascoe boats. <p></p> In RIB F2 Gareth Williams and Jim Fry in Comfortably Numb, sponsored by FCM Services of Southampton, won their class and finished a very respectable 4th overall. After some confusion on the first lap as to where to go on the course, they fought their way from the back of the field to take a comfortable win. Later they received the coveted Columba trophy last won 8 years ago. <p></p> F1 saw a spectacular battle between the 80mph + monsters. Jackie Hunt and Mike Sheldon in their sr 9 sponsored by Wilson Bowden Admirals Quay, led from the first turn mark for a very testing 54nm. With throwing themselves on the deck, stuffing the boat and some very poor visibility they courageously pushed on to win F1 and overall with a staggering average speed of over 66mph and reaching top speeds of 84mph. Jackie and mike were later presented with the very beautiful Stockdale Trophy. <p></p> Well done to the other crews that raced in Pascoe Ribs you are all doing us proud!!!! For pics of the Stockdale Grand Prix check out <A HREF="http://www.scotish-images.co.uk" target="new_win1">www.scotish-images.co.uk</A> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=030402> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Pascoe International secure Dry storage Deal for Sportrib Customers</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 02/04/03 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Pascoe International has negotiated a deal for their customers at the South Coasts largest dry storage facility. Drivers Wharf is situated in the heart of Southampton on the River Itchen and is a stone throw from the Solent's unique waterways. <p></p> Drivers Wharf are offering a 10% discount on storage and the first two launches FREE! For more information contact them on 02380 233302 or why not visit their website <A HREF="http://www.driverswharf.com" target="new_win1">www.driverswharf.com</A> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=030203> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>One Design Offshore Racing</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 03/02/03 <A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_030203a-scust.gif" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="80" WIDTH="117" ></A> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Promoter Charles Gardiner has appointed Mark Pascoe as the sole builder of the V24 One Design Race Boats. <p></p> Pascoe has secured an order worth in excess of £250,000.00 for ten boats to insure the series is to be a success. Pascoe International as a UIM certified boat builder will be building the boats not just for the UK market but also for the rest of the world. This deal has strengthened Pascoe International relationship with Ocke Mannerfelt (designer of the V24) and also reiterated their status in the performance boating market. <p></p> The V class is the UIM designated international class for V24 'one design' powerboats. This year the boats will race in the V Class United Kingdom National Championship, with £10,000 in prize money. This Championship will follow the current RYA National circuit and takes place at 5 UK venues. <p></p> The V24 is arguably the most beautiful race boat currently available. While the hull design and inbuilt canopy give the V24 the edge in terms of comfort and safety for racing, it is also a great recreational sportsboat. In just a few minutes the two gull-wing doors can be removed and the V24 becomes the best looking pleasure boat on the water. <p></p> For more info visit <A HREF="http://www.v24powerboats.co.uk" target="new_win1">www.v24powerboats.co.uk</A> <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_030203b-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_030203b-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="135" WIDTH="240" ></A></CENTER> <p></p> <HR><A NAME=021202> </A> <table summary="This table is for layout" width=95%> <TR valign=top> <TD width=70%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>PRESS INFORMATION</B> <H2><FONT SIZE="3" color="#ee0000"><B>Windermere Record Week</B></FONT></H2> </FONT></TD> <TD width=30%><FONT FACE=" Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" STYLE="font-size:11.8px"> <B>Date</B>: 02/12/02 <p></p> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TABLE> <p></p> Pascoe International is pleased to announce the following speed record achievements attained at Windermere Record Week October 2002. <p></p> 'Comfortably Numb' A Yanmar Powered Sportrib sr 9 Diesel Inboard, owned by Gareth Williams achieved a record speed for Formula 2 Offshore RIB Racing with an astonishing 64.14 Mph average speed over two runs on lake Windermere. Driven by Gavin Brown of BBMS Ltd, this boat overhauled the previous record held by an outboard powered petrol boat by a considerable margin! <p></p> This boat built in early 2002 by Mark Pascoe is fitted with a Standard 315Hp Yanmar 6LP-STZE coupled to a Mercruiser Bravo 1 stern drive, supplied by E.P.Barrus and has surpassed all expectations this season with a total of four straight wins in its class. Gareth & Gavin won second place in the Championships in their first year of racing, even though they missed race 1 in Torquay as the boat was still under construction. This boat has set a new standard in Formula 2 Rib racing and doubles up as a fantastic corporate and leisure boat, only possible with the reliability and low running cost of an inboard diesel. Finally to top of a great season this boat won best presented and prepared entry at the annual awards ceremony last weekend! <p></p> 'Mr Mako' A Mercury Powered Sportrib sr 9 Formula 1 Offshore raceboat, owned and driven by Jamie Edwards achieved an astonishing 83.19Mph average speed on lake Windermere, with an unofficial run at 86.6MPH! <p></p> This boat built in August 2002 by Mark Pascoe is fitted with a pair of Standard Mercury Optimax 200 XS outboard engines, supplied by Marinautic through E.P.Barrus. Mr Mako is the latest state of the art Formula 1 RIB to hit the offshore circuit this year, with two overall wins in the Gibraltar finals it is sure to be a favourite for the 2003 season. <p></p> 'Electrifying' A Mercury Powered Sportrib sr 9 unlimited Offshore raceboat/safety boat, owned and driven by Martin Purnell & Rob Beakhurst achieved a spectacular 93.72 Mph average speed on lake Windermere, with a timed run at 95.148 Mph one way and an unofficial run at an astonishing speed in excess of 98MPH! <p></p> This boat built in 2001 by Mark Pascoe is fitted with a pair of Mercury Offshore 2.5 EFI outboard engines, and is tuned and maintained by Marinautic through E.P.Barrus. 'Electrifying', runner up Motorboat of the year at the British Nautical Awards in 2001, will be seen racing at basic races in 2003, along with its more important role of providing vital ultra-fast safety response at National Offshore powerboat races. <p></p> <CENTER><A HREF="javascript:PopupImage('/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_021202a-slge.jpg')"><IMG SRC="/images/cpaint-kbill-npr_021202a-ssml.jpg" hspace="10" vspace="15" border="1" ALT="Pocket Superyachts Pascoe international sr 7 and sr 9 quality ribs" HEIGHT="134" WIDTH="270" ></A></CENTER> <p></p>