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OCRDA Race Weekend Highfield Patrol 600 Stand-by

Andy Squirrell
Ocrda Race Weekend @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

OCRDA Race Primary Rescue Team

What a weekend afloat that turned out to be!

We headed off to Torquay for the final round of the OCRDA powerboat racing with a very sketchy forecast and three fleets of jet bikes, pro cats and OCR boat (website).

The Plan: A Media Boat Becomes a Rescue Unit

The Highfield Patrol 600 (see specs below) was originally planned to be a media boat with two for the country’s finest aquatic photographers on board, Anthony from Iceman Images and Will from Snap.

Soon, however with the conditions it was apparent that the Patrol 600 would be use das primary rescue boat with the paramedic aboard and they picture boys shipped off to another willing host!

The rear locker was soon filled with emergency medical equipment alongside the spare clothing and emergency kit and a long board stowed alongside the console.

It was held in place buy a couple of fenders.

Fully Equipped for Safety

The rear locker also has a shower unit within which takes up quite a bit of the space.

It may well be removed for next season as the locker is carrying more and more equipment at events.

Wind, Waves, and Jet Skis

The forecast wasn’t wrong and the promised F 4-5 wind arrived just in time to start the jet ski races, at least it stayed dry!

There are some great images below from the afloat photographers with skis aiming for the sky.

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O.F.S.E. Races 2006 In Greece

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Why I Published this Video of O.F.S.E.

It is not my habit to post low-resolution videos. This one is 480p instead of 1080p or 2160p.

I make an exception here because pure RIB races of that size seem almost extinct today.

The video has neither subtitles nor transcript. With AI, however, I was able to create the following text.

If you want to know how I did it, I have described the process below.

The Race Comments

The fourth race by O.F.S.E. of the Greek Offshore Championship took place on 17 September 2006 in Athens. It was organized by the Hellenic RIB Club: O.F.S.E. (Hellenic Inflatable Boats Association, website).

A total of 49 boats participated, setting a new record since the competition began in 1994.

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BIBOA RIB Race 10-16 June 1990 Improved Quality

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Looking for BIBOA

The British Inflatable Boat Owners Association (BIBOA) is/was(?) the UK RIB club for those who like to cruise and socialise in Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

The Association was formed in 1990 following the first Round Scotland cruise/race. It is recognised by both the RYA and the UIM as the UK National Authority for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

This video shows many fantastic looking RIBs. It really is a must see RIB video. The race was called “Highlands and Islands RIB Race” held from 10 to 16 June 1990.

I improved the video image quality and upscaled it to 4K.

Change the settings in the YouTube video to 4K to enjoy it to the fullest. First, click on settings. Then select quality. Finally, choose 2160p.

I’ve posted more RIB race videos for you to enjoy.

Bold 95 knots ZULU 33P Nordic Explorer Ullman Seats

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The ZULU 33P RIB

“Our experience from building race and military vessels ensures that you are well prepared to challenge the sea and your driving skills to achieve your goals. We believe that the pilot’s fitness should be the limiting factor, not how the vessel is built.”

Team Zulu has an impressive background in composite manufacturing and are at the forefront in building high-performance boats for individuals, racing teams and police/military.

For such usage Ullman seats were chosen. Check out these videos for more Ullman Seats.

Their boats are designed in cooperation with Adam Younger and Petter Martens some of the best designers in the industry and members of RIBs ONLY – and built in Vaxholm, Sweden.

You can find the specs through this link.

So proud to share that Ullman Dynamics is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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The Puma Racing Team Invites You!

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Puma Racing Team - Belgium @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Puma Racing Team – Belgium

The Promising Puma Racing Team

Our Belgian Puma Racing Team invites you on Saturday, May 28th from 15:00 to their team day.

It will be a fantastic day, knowing team owner en manager Xavier Derille.

The ambitious team races internationally and has won the European Championship in 2021, a super achievement.

It is there that skills evolve and the powerboats and engines are put to the test.

Real offshore racing is a feast for the eyes and ears, I must admit.

International racing places high demands on the drivers, the hardware and the management.

You need a fair amount of budget as well.

And it must be said, the pilots can rely on great sponsors and a powerful fan base.

Above all, it requires many hours of training, a high degree of technical skills and sacrifices. Few people are aware of this.

Xavier and co-pilot Jeroen Haverbeke have that indispensable determination.

No doubt this team day will be awesome and their impressive RIB is on display as well. RIBs ONLY will be there as well.

The location is: Kouter 250, 9800 Deinze, Belgium.

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