by David Aldred | Aug 1, 2023
As we work towards making a credible British attempt upon the World Water Speed Record (fastest boat in the world) of 317mph held by Australian Ken Warby MBE; a big thank you goes out to our sponsor Wessex Resins & Adhesives for their ongoing support of our...
by David Aldred | Jun 20, 2023
An early update for June as our good friend and mentor Neil Morton of Progress Concepts, who very kindly runs our website for our little venture is away at the end of the month on a well deserved holiday; so thoughtfully asked if I could jot a few words down for him...
by David Aldred | May 30, 2023
It appears that I must be doing something right as the fact I didn’t publish an April update due to an injured hand brought a lot of well wishes from those following our little venture which was both humbling and very much appreciated. So last month saw me walk...
by David Aldred | Mar 28, 2023
After a productive time in February, this month caught me out with a minor puncture wound to my hand, that despite a bucket load of TCP and Savlon failed to heal as it should. Instead it decided to grow into what has provisionally been diagnosed as a pyogenic...
by David Aldred | Feb 28, 2023
Well this turned out to be rather an eventful month in the jet hydroplane world and whilst they were somewhat expected by those close to these things, they still came as quite a shock to many. After writing about the passing of Doug Ford in last month’s diary...
by David Aldred | Feb 21, 2023
From all of those involved with and supporting the Longbow jet hydroplane project, we express our deepest sadness at the passing of Ken Warby MBE. Our condolences to all the family. Ken Warby MBE
1939 –...
