Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[FUJIMO]

...one of the marina's/gas docks in Pompano Beach...

[jackiewilson]

Well Fuji— I don’t know what I did to Deserve all those technicolour piccies—- but bugger me— they were impressive, thanks.

[jackiewilson]

One of the things that pisses me right off at the moment——- women commentators!!!
Especially when they are talking —Rugby—- football—- American Football ! They make absolute idiots of themselves—- screeching and cackling.
I have not heard one single female that even comes close to ANY man commentating football!
maybe it’s the voice being two octaves higher—- I just know they all make a pigs ear of it—- forget the PC side of it———— they're not right—— it doesn’t work—- they are lousy at men’s football.
Maybe they should try women’s soccer or rugby —- even tiddlywinks—— but keep away from trying to do a mans job!
I cannot be the only one who thinks this!

[Watermark]

Have been told men don't listen anyway, so it may not matter who does the commentating!

Seriously now, credibility is key. If a person once played/participated in a sport, and happens to be talented with a microphone in hand, they're not usually considered another talking head - be it a man or woman. If a woman who obviously never played the game, yet gets put in the commentators chair, she has to be very articulate, very prepared, and be quick and accurate with solid questions and comments. Most I've known have worked exceptionally hard to earn their place at a network.

You've likely come across a few women who did - or could do - a great job in calling a boat race. Danika Patrick did well commentating at some Indy Car races last season... I'm sure Marit Stromoy or Tammy Wolf could offer much to boost our sport if they choose to do so someday.

Anyway Jackie, your thoughts are based on at who does a better job than another at a football or rugby match - and that's another game altogether.. Who can draw the most viewers wins out.
Cheers.

[Watermark]

Jackie, I got to thinking about several other fine, intelligent women who participated in our sport - some by competing, like Gina Campbell and Fiona Brothers, and some who helped take boat racing to a higher level through their journalistic talent - namely Ros Knott and Zoe Trumper. These ladies knew our game inside out and were unafraid to call it like they saw it. They were just as passionate about racing as any of us - and clearly more sensitive to the dangers.

Having recently re-read some of their written commentary on the '84/85 F1 and FONDA series', they were straight forward and analytical in their reports/ articles - which no doubt rustled feathers, a good thing for driver safety and the betterment of the sport in general.

I digress (once again) - weaving off-topic here ... this has nothing to do with commentators at Football games, but that's what I like about this forum - memories surface of people and places we may never see again.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, I got to thinking about several other fine, intelligent women who participated in our sport - some by competing, like Gina Campbell and Fiona Brothers, and some who helped take boat racing to a higher level through their journalistic talent - namely Ros Knott and Zoe Trumper. These ladies knew our game inside out and were unafraid to call it like they saw it. They were just as passionate about racing as any of us - and clearly more sensitive to the dangers.

Having recently re-read some of their written commentary on the '84/85 F1 and FONDA series', they were straight forward and analytical in their reports/ articles - which no doubt rustled feathers, a good thing for driver safety and the betterment of the sport in general.

I digress (once again) - weaving off-topic here ... this has nothing to do with commentators at Football games, but that's what I like about this forum - memories surface of people and places we may never see again.

i agree with every word you said about female racers—- percentage is about 5% —— I wish it were 50% but that’s never going to happen.
point I was trying to make is—— BBC have a moral duty to put as many women on air as men—— and give them the same pay. It’s Bollocks and never going to happen, but they will die trying!
Women draw the crowds —- create controversy—- brightens up the scene—- makes the whole thing more interesting.
Loved all the women in our sport ROZ — Fi — and Zoe in particular——- Pat Ainge —— and Gina Campbell——- Lady Arran—- Molly Ballou—- Betty Cook. —— TREASURE? Kay Marshall plus the ones I’ve forgotten and those I never knew like Betty Carstairs.
Wander “Off Piste” any time you want Mark—- one day a may forgive you for not attending Tavares!

[techteam]

Obviously the kitchen goddess has no access to Jackie's IPad.......

[jackiewilson]

Obviously the kitchen goddess has no access to Jackie's IPad.......

ARE YOU INSANE ?
You think I’m totally stupid TT ? —— would be like giving a child, a loaded shotgun—-!
What is it my sainted mother used say—— DISCRETION IS THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR ?
its not PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH——— Just do what I tell you !

[powerabout]

i agree with every word you said about female racers—- percentage is about 5% —— I wish it were 50% but that’s never going to happen.
point I was trying to make is—— BBC have a moral duty to put as many women on air as men—— and give them the same pay. It’s Bollocks and never going to happen, but they will die trying!
Women draw the crowds —- create controversy—- brightens up the scene—- makes the whole thing more interesting.
Loved all the women in our sport ROZ — Fi — and Zoe in particular——- Pat Ainge —— and Gina Campbell——- Lady Arran—- Molly Ballou—- Betty Cook. —— TREASURE? Kay Marshall plus the ones I’ve forgotten and those I never knew like Betty Carstairs.
Wander “Off Piste” any time you want Mark—- one day a may forgive you for not attending Tavares!

always important to remember as your drowning that there are women in my sport so mouth to mouth wont be so bad....

[Watermark]

I do feel bad about missing Tavares, Jackie. I'll make amends!!!

[GENE LANHAM]

I do feel bad about missing Tavares, Jackie. I'll make amends!!!

Me too---Jackie-----------

[jackiewilson]

Me too---Jackie-----------

You we’re right to give it a miss—— weather was crap—- less than half the usual number of “Old Farts”. turned up.
Was ok for the Vintage race boat community—— just the Friday evening meal, which wasn’t the most exciting event I ever attended.
Billy and Tommy stayed just the one night—- they just wanted to touch base with the old drivers, which is what they did—— then buggered off ! Must tell us something ?

[John Schubert]

I do feel bad about missing Tavares, Jackie. I'll make amends!!!

Now I don't feel bad for not going Mark. Maybe some other time?

[Watermark]

Now I don't feel bad for not going Mark. Maybe some other time?

Yes - planning for 2020. Conflicts this year - November was challenging (often is it seems).

[peterse90]

Yes - planning for 2020. Conflicts this year - November was challenging (often is it seems).

Mark, I think we should drive...rent a window van and drag Rob Scythes, Tom Henderson, Duanne Wight, Steve Allison, and anyone else from the great 70's...maybe we will need a bus !!!!