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First Victory for “Cure Kids”

15.04.2008

First Victory for “Cure Kids” © NZ Offshore Powerboat Association

Atrocious sea conditions caused carnage for the fleet in the Whitianga Offshore powerboat race yesterday, but for Tony Coleman and Wayne Valder it was a good omen. In their first season in the new Skater 36, Cure Kids, they dominated the race from the second lap and for the remainder of the shortened 8 lap race stretched their lead all the way to the finish. For Peter Turner and Craig Archer it was not a good day and were unable to match the pace of both Cure Kids and Pro Floors driven by Wayne Valder and Ross Christensen. Pro Floors struggled with lack of instruments, bilge pumps and communications, but came home second for valuable season points.

In Superboat Light there was also problems but this time the dominant Rayglass driven by Travis Thompson and Kelly Smith recorded their first DNF of the season with some bad hull de-lamination. Grant Smith and Dave Aldridge drove a challenging and calculated race in Addictive, and left their final sprint until the end of the last lap by passing race leader Gary Gleeson and Andrew Koolen just before the finish line. Bob Smith and Mark Taiatini had also had their turn at the front but recorded a DNF after broking a drive shaft in one engine.

In the 60 mile race it was Greg Brinck and Eldon Archer in Konica Minolta that dominated from the start, with Mike Cameron and Andrew Hilliar taking second in Marine Workz and also first in Classic Class. Of special interest was the Formula Honda class which saw a guest team from England, David Cowley and Paul Barkshire taking the helm of Honda Marine, renamed Lings Honda, the surprised many with their aggressive driving in the rough water and for a time lead the class. However after a very close race, they had to be content with second, with Mike Smith and Matt Hopkins in Cougar Marine winning their third race of the season. Third home was the last race winner, Mark and Bryce Helms in Miss Electropar third.

The next round will be held at Napier on 26th April

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