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The Non Bi-annual Rally of 2010 - Lake Narracan - Victoria
On the morning of Saturday 2nd October, we were greeted with overcast to sunny
weather, and the strong east wind made the coat a desirable piece of clothing.
Although there were no white caps on the water, they were not far away.
Those in attendance were bribed to the leeward side of the container (Routers
Towers) with a chocolate sweet where they were introduced to the President of the
Australian Hovercraft Federation Inc. and The Hovercraft Club of Victoria, Peter
Streader. After a brief and warm welcome Peter handed over to Tony Moretti who
gave a run down on the Lake and its usage.
The management of the event was then handed to Col Dainty, and he promptly
informed the participants that during the events, each participant would be
evaluated on a wide ranging scale of assessment, being first over the line did not
necessary mean victory.
All in all it was a great weekend, and the club with its supporters were able to
showcase the fantastic Lake Narracan and all it has to offer.
On behalf of the Rally Planning Committee, Col Dainty, Rachel Smithson and Frank
Beamish, Thanks for coming!
Those in attendance were bribed to the leeward side of the container with a chocolate sweet
A drivers briefing at the container (Routers Towers) before the fun begins
President of the Hovercraft Club Of Victoria Peter Streader welcomes everyone to the rally
The highly trained panel of judges take into account the presentation of the craft and operator
Combining scores for performance and presentation, the winner of the non-race was Bruno Davids
Arthurs “manicured moustache” was seen twitching severely during his winning sprint run
Rodd Westwood surprised all with his ability to control his craft in the Land Skills exercise
Flare demonstartion on the shores of Lake Narracan
Flare demonstartion on the shores of Lake Narracan
Flare demonstartion on the shores of Lake Narracan
Flare demonstartion on the shores of Lake Narracan
Tony Westwood used the orange smoke flare to demonstrate the movement of air around the duct
The Evening meal was at “The Rossmore” i.e. The Yallourn North Hotel
The Evening meal was at “The Rossmore” i.e. The Yallourn North Hotel
The Evening meal was at “The Rossmore” i.e. The Yallourn North Hotel
A not so early start on Sunday morning after some daylight saving confusion
Col gives a drivers briefing before the start of the fly-by
Mike and Joan head out for the fly-by
Tony Moretti in the refurbished Sevtec
Glenn Azlin in the Turbo 265
Rodd Westwood in the Revtech Rocket
Tony Westwood
Wes Tennent
Another perfectly straight line of hovercraft - or is that meant to be a vee formation?
Presentations were held at the container before the Queenslanders left on Sunday afternoon
Mr January from the HCV calendar - 2011
Peter Streader spends some time re-attaching a few segments after an incident with a tyre
Frank Beamish in the speedy Revtech Rocket
Frank Beamish in the speedy Revtech Rocket
Dave Cropley comes through the transition in the Revtech Renegade
Looks like the Birdman needs a rest after that ride
Bruno stands up for the transition in the Eclipse
But looks cool calm and collected once on the grass
Kevin Dixon in the Hornet
Kevin Dixon in the Hornet
Mike Girdler at the transition in the Turbo
Reece Isaac in the Turbo 265
Flemming Jensen in the Turbo Vortex 245
Flemming in the Turbo 245
Conrads twin engine craft
The modified Turbo
Tonys refurbished Sevtec
Ivan Price in his modified Turbo
Ivan Price in his modified Turbo
Frank Reynen in the Hurrican
I think you're meant to be facing the other way Frank
Rachel in White Lightning - the Turbo from Cobar
Rachel went to see the AFL - but her craft still had plenty of use
Arthur Stead in the Honda powered Renegade
Arthur Stead in the Honda powered Renegade
Peter Streader in his twin four stroke engine craft
Peter Streader
Wes Tennent
Tony Westwood gets a welcome from Belle as he returns to land
Victorian Hovercraft Club demonstration schools craft
Belle checks out the suspicious looking group from Queensland
Arthur Stead in the Revtech Renegade
Rod Westwood in the Revtech Rocket
Ivan Price in the modified Turbo
Frank Beamish in the Revtech Rocket
Flemming Jensen in the Turbo Vortex 245
Bruno Davids in the Eclipse
