RIB CHALLANGE - 2009 WEST MIDALNDS

A competition designed to attract youngsters into the sport of powerboating. With a first prize of an Avon 5.5m RIB with 40hp Honda four-stroke outboard for the club of the winner.

Download a 2009 HYRC Poster for your Club Click Here

The regional heat will be held at Blithfield SC on the 5th September 2009. The winners from the West Midlands Region will then go onto Southampton Boat Show, where the National Finals are held.

In 2008 the West Midlands finalists were:

In the 8 to 12 yr category - Hannah Stevens came 6th overall.

In the 13 to 16 yr category - Jacque Coetzee came 7th overall.

Andy Felthouse along with Jerry Blyth coordinate the 2009 West Midlands event. A great deal of time is also spent by members within the clubs in promoting this event and preparing the youngsters for their challange day, with hours given up in voluntary training.

If your club supports and promotes the Honda RIB Challenge then why not consider hosting the event in 2010.. Contact Jerry Blyth for details of whats required. It's probably less than you think.

If your club is not participating in this event yet, then again talk to Jerry or Gareth Brookes to arrange a visit from one of the Regional Developers who can assist the club with their preparation and offer guidance on the insurance and legal matters which some clubs believe is a barrier to participating in the event.

8 to 12 Years Category

1st - Hannah Steven 11 yrs from Blithfield SC

13 to 16 Years Category

1st - Jacques Coetzee 16 yrs from Blithfield SC

Good Luck to all of the winners in the National Finals in Southampton. Best Wishes..

From left to Right - Ed Dutton, Hannah Stevens, Sam Blocksidge, Jacques Coetzee

Will you be having a go this year?
For more details contact Jerry Blyth

jeremy_d.blyth@virgin.net

Want to learn to?

For more details contact Jerry Blyth

jeremy_d.blyth@virgin.net

THIS COULD BE YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER OR A JUNIOR MEMBER OF YOUR CLUB.