| Latest NewsPowerboat P1 calls for an end to 'Chequebook Racing' 18/10/2011 | Adrian Porter  In a speech made at the 84th UIM General Assembly, P1’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Wicks, has called for an end to 'chequebook racing' – arguing for more sustainable, affordable race series instead. |
| Latest NewsDigital Yacht picks up NMEA award for BOATraNET 13/10/2011 | Adrian Porter  The UK Marine Electronics company, Digital Yacht, has won a 2011 Technology Award from the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for its wireless navigation server, BOATraNET. |
| Latest NewsNew shapes for N-ZO: Zodiac’s high performance RIB range is expanding 13/10/2011 | Adrian Porter  Reputed RIB manufacturer Zodiac has launched three new cabin RIBs: the N-ZO 600, 680 (pictured) and 760. Building on the success of their first high performance cabin N-ZO RIB, these brand spanking new models have eye catching good looks, thanks to fresh hull and deck designs. |
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Written by Adrian Friday, 24 June 2011 11:36
As many readers will be painfully aware, aged RIBs of all sizes can suffer the indignity of having her stern seams flashed open by continued use. Jake Frith joins RIB Shop’s expert Kieron French to take a closer look at the repair procedure known as teardropping.
I’m someone who takes a reasonable pride in my boat. In fact, with a few sherries in me, I can be often heard boasting about her lack of tube repairs. So when one evening I was lovingly giving her a sponge bath, I was naturally rather distressed to hear that ominous sound of a bubbling wet fart escaping from her stern...
Written by Adrian Friday, 24 June 2011 10:56
With an expanding fleet, Piranha is fast becoming a big predator in UK waters. Alex Smith heads for Hayling Island for a look at the company’s new 5.8-metre RIB.
Our experience of Piranha RIBs began at the 2010 Sports Boat and RIB Show, when Nick Edgington turned up with a pair of boats that were remarkable for at least three very good reasons. Firstly, at a time when economic difficulties were seeing plenty of established boat brands
Written by Adrian Friday, 24 June 2011 10:36
Not only are P1 launching a new race series, but they’re bringing with it the ‘Panther’, a veritable racing demon that doubles as a day boat for time away from the track. A boat with a dual identity needs two testers, and that is exactly what we have for you. John Cooke will be pushing the Panther to its racing potential, whilst Simon Everett will be using it as a day boat. Let the testing commence…
The Racing Review
First up in this double test is our resident racer, John Cooke. With racing titles to his name and a day job building boats, John is not one to be fobbed off by expensive imitations…
Written by Adrian Friday, 24 June 2011 11:26
Welcome to part two of the wakeboarding basics. Next month we’ll be moving onto tricks, but for July I’ll be challenging you to improve your board control and get you launching off that wake in style.
Last month should have seen you rising out of the water like a pro with your new or improved deep water starts. You will have also learnt a bit of board control, how to edge on both your toe and heel, and how to cross the wakes...
Written by Adrian Friday, 24 June 2011 11:09
The seventh Sports Boat and RIB show has come and gone in a blaze of boating brilliance. Adrian Porter was there running around like a madman, and barely at the bar at all… honest.
In the week prior to the show, the excitement here in SB&RIB HQ was palpable. Exhibitors were continuing to come in, the last spaces were being filled and to boot, the meteorological soothsayer had forecast a marvellous ‘less than iffy’ for the weekend.
So when Neil Holmes, seven times offshore powerboat champion, officially opened the show at 10:30 on Saturday morning,
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