He had to mention the Fastnet

I got a call today from the Power Boating division of the Irish Sailing Association.

Intrigued as to how we managed to come up on his radar I listened.

"I hear your into powerboat racing" he said. " I represent the official body for power boat racing in Ireland and if there is anything we can do to help please let me know" he said.

" Would you be interested in doing some more racing in Ireland" he asked, "What about the record for going around Ireland" he added. "We are the official record keepers you know" he continued.

Well that was it wasn't it, he had to go and say that didn't he. Then he went on to mention the record for Cobh to the Fastnet Rock and Back again. More bloody challenges.

What was he trying to do to me. Did he not know I could'nt resist. So gamely I emailed the crew for a laugh and of course being silly bastards they asked "When?"

Anyway, the gloves are off and we're off to the Fastnet. Anybody interested in Powerboat racing in Ireland should know that the ISA are supporting this and looking for people to get involved. Give them a shout, get out there.

Now where is the Fastnet again?

Mac.