Congratulations to Ruth Laidlow, who finished 5th in her first World Tin Bath Championship race! The Action Motorcycles Team , comprising Ruth and Kate Harrington, are fired up with enthusiasm and intend competing every year from now on!
Initial problems when their baths failed scrutineering, were overcome after a hectic mechanicing session, for which thanks are due to Joe and Owen, and to the many tin bathers who offered help, advice, tools etc. What great crowd (but then an event run by the Castletown Ale Drinkers is bound to be so!)
Kate was an early casualty, sinking due to her position, too far forrard in the vessel. Ruth soldiered on, paddling out to the edge of the open sea, turning and finishing , slightly kn*****ed! She is now embarking on a training programme for the 2009 season!
TT winner Chris Palmer sank, keeping up his tradition of an early bath.

See Kate Harrington's brave attempt... Ruth is no 111



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfsxClJ4uwk