Water Speed Record

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Had an accident on Friday down at Coniston Power Boat Records Week, did a full flip at 75mph. Down to 0mph within a second, hard impact. I've a very sore back, Ciara Macleod a sore hand but both largely ok.
Engine cowling lost to the depths of Coniston water, an offering to the god of Speed. Helmets both damaged but incredibly grateful we were wearing them and proper lifejackets. Big thanks to the safety boat crews and to the paramedics.

Flew home that night with Mum & Ciara, Dad very kindly continuing with the boat. Got a New National Record which I'm surprised at, didn't get one clean run in all week but 68.40mph average in the P850 class; faster than the world record too.
Not really a representative speed, had 76.43mph top at Coniston and 78.17mph in testing.

Huge thanks to Andy White; you?re an absolute star. Thanks to Clive Lewis for his help all week too, my incredibly supportive family and to all my sponsors for giving me this opportunity

Douglas Curley for all his support
Tersius Swanepoel for his incredible propeller tuning
Rolf Magne Sunde for his engine tuning and advice

Lochs Diving Services
Seatrek Marine
GulfXStream Ltd
Mathesons Furnishings
Woodys Express Parcels
Forge Marine
Venture West
Jura Passenger Ferry
Uig Sands




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a3nh5RLgas

[sabat]

Congrats on the speed, glad you are OK. People say bike racers are nuts, but boat racers have everyone beat by a mile.

[Lemming Motors]

Congrats.  :clap

I cant help thinking being supported / sponsored by a Diving Services company might have been tempting fate.

Glad it all worked out okay despite the crash and it sounds like there is more to come.

I suspect 70mph on water feels like 140 mph on land?

John

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Congrats on the speed, glad you are OK. People say bike racers are nuts, but boat racers have everyone beat by a mile.

Cheers  8-)
I reckon water records are the hardest, fine line between too much lift and too much downforce!

Congrats.  :clap

I cant help thinking being supported / sponsored by a Diving Services company might have been tempting fate.

Glad it all worked out okay despite the crash and it sounds like there is more to come.

I suspect 70mph on water feels like 140 mph on land?

John

Haha, fair point I hand't thought of that. Should have been sponsored by an airline too.
70mph is certainly exciting, I'd say closer to 210mph on land, focused on every little ripple and gust coming towards you