I have received details of the Lake Leman Rally from Alain. I understand it is a very prestigious rally and is really expensive. The information I have does not include the cost but it moves to different hotels on the lake and includes a candle lit dinner, dinners in a castle, trip to vineyards and ...

Would you believe it.

It was taken all the way up to the 1st Pagent of Power at Cholmondely Castle three years ago and the racing organisers wouldn't let it on the water. never did see it run.

Likewise Alan Fawcus took his big 1950 hydroplane and that didn't get on the water either!

Chris B

Sorry guys. The vote must have taken place before we became aware of it on Sunday ie late last week. The results were shown in the paper today: Question - Do you think the 10mph speed limit on Windermere should be lifted Verdict: Yes 50% No 50% Thanks to everyone for your help Regards Chris Barker

Looks like the question is going to be asked tomorrow - Wednesday 28th April - Please submit you vote on the front page of www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk website

Thanks

Chris Barker

Alain Bocquet has sent me details of the Paris, Seine, River Marne and canals Rally being held from the 3rd to the 6th June 2010. Apparently it's a different rally to last years. I have a copy of the programme and the application form. Please contact me if you wish me to send you the information by ...

The Westmorland gazette runs a daily vote on its website and sometime next week - we believe Tuesday the question will be: 'Should the 10mph speed limit be lifted?' Please check their website (http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk) daily (and particularly on Tuesday) and answer the question when it...

I had Alain Bocquet on the phone from France last week. he comes to the Windermere Rally most years and owns an awesome race boat in France with a huge engine named Ouragan. He wants everyone to be aware of the videos he is putting on Youtube and the French Classic Boat Site. On Youtube if you type ...

Hi Ben

Thanks for the suggestion. There are a number of people who view this website who are either Friends or very close to the friends and they'll no doubt pass your suggestion on.

Regards

Chris B

Looks like a Fireball racing sailing dinghy hull with a top on

Chris B

It is with deep regret I have to advise you of the recent death of Graham Loney, the rally chairman and joint founder (in 1990) of the British Classic Motor Boat Rally. Graham became unwell in February and was found to have the advanced stages of cancer. He died this morning at 4.30am Graham was int...