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2nd May 2009 - Thundercat endurance race - Looe bay

The first round of the Thundercat racing season was an endurance race.

Unfortunately the sea mist had rolled in, so the first race was delayed.

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The drivers briefing gets underway as the sea mist burns back and the OCR powerboat race finishes.

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The Thundercats take to the water to warm up their engines.

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The Thundercats take to the water to warm up their engines.

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Todays event is an endurance race

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The Thundercats will use the same course as the OCR powerboats.

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The Thundercats head out into the bay for the start.

Thundercat racing - Looe bay

They use a rolling start following a green flag.

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The action can be seen from the sea front, Hannafore and the Banjo pier.

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You can find out more on Thundercat racing here.

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