Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2009 | Page 54

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ON THE WATER

Cowes
hosts F4
powerboats

Article by Jamie White
Photos: Jason Kay
As the Island geared up for the

different away from spinning

Cowes powerboat spectacular,

discs,” smiled Ben.

Island Life was given exclusive
access to discover what it’s

to get over to the Island on

like to ride the waves at high

the powerboat, and that

speed, with Galaxy FM DJ Ben

wasn’t at full speed. It has

Glover.

such a high impact on the

We were invited to have a
close up and personal look at
two of the Honda powerboats

body both physically and
mentally.”
The popular DJ was due to be

that will be taking part in

a co-pilot in one of the races,

the Cowes-Poole-Cowes

but due to health and safety

race that forms part of the

reasons he has been forced to

Cowes Powerboat Festival and

pull out.

also includes the legendary
Cowes-Torquay-Cowes event.
Ben, who presents the

“My job in the race was to be
a navigator for the driver. I am
gutted that I can’t compete,

drivetime show on the south

but the taster I got was a

coast station, climbed aboard

great experience.

the powerboat for a blast over
to Cowes.
“It is great fun, and Cowes is

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“It took us about 30 minutes

“Navigating the boat isn’t
just about reading a map, but
looking around making sure

a fantastic place for boating.

other boats don’t get too

It was nice to do something

close. The navigator’s job is to