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The PALAMOS NATIONAL Friday 27/06/2008 code 5047 Provisonal Result ***** Update Saturday 05/07/2008 10.00 pm ***** We have 59 pigeons verified to date. This race will close on 150 yards/minute. In the lead at the present is Mr & Mrs K Hine of Hayes, Middlesex who clocked at 20.59.25 velocity is 638 Coming a very close second is Mr Danny Staddon of Southampton, Hampshire clocked at 20.04.40 velocity 632
Liberation details Friday 27/06/2008 There was rain overnight in Palamos but this has cleared through leaving clear and cooler conditions. The 576 athletes of the sky were liberated at 6.30 this morning (Friday) into a light north west wind. The wind turns more westerly on route with the possibility of some south west wind approaching the channel. Do not forget to verify all the pigeons you clock for this race. I will update the phone line at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon with news of any arrivals and then at regular intervals throughout the weekend. Good luck to everybody and all your pigeons, on this the British Barcelona Club’s premier race of the year!" Jill ************************************************************************* The Poitiers National Saturday 14/6/2008 Final Result *** update 23/06/08 10.58 pm *** 253 Members liberated 1503 birds on Saturday 14/6/08 at 06 30 am into a Light West North West Wind Section Result Poitiers National Race Report Provisional Result *** update 15/6/08 11 23 am *** The birds were liberated at 6.30 am into clear blue skies. All birds cleared the site immediately. The weather is clear on route with the possibility of showers once they get across the channel. There is a light west to north west wind. Please note that after you ring through your first bird verification you will be given a verification number. This will enable you to be sure that your message has been received. Good luck to everyone. Thanks Jill Friday 13/6/08 - The basket sponsorship prize of £100 was drawn at the marking yesterday and was won by basket number 96 sponsored by M Gaiter of Reading. The lorry is now in Poitiers with 1,498 pigeons on board. The weather is warm and sunny. The forecast for tomorrow is good with a light west wind, changing to light north west on route. There is a good possibility of an early liberation. Next update approx 8 a.m.
*update at 5/6/08* - Messac Sections 2008 *update at 5/6/08* - Messac National 2008 Result Messac National Race Report from the Secretary Jill Lockyer T & M Carpenter 1st Open Messac National The ClubThe British Barcelona Club is known as “The Family Club” due to the marvellous camaraderie between it’s membership, our members are always the first to congratulate another member on whatever success that is gained within or outside the club. The Blue Riband National Race is what the club is really all about, racing from the extreme distance. Our membership are drawn from the whole of The British Isles, we have members from Scotland and across the Irish Sea into Ireland as well as England, Wales and The Channel Isles. Our 2007 Race Programme was Messac, Poitiers, Palamos, The *NEW* 2008 Race Programme This web site continues to evolve - please keep checking back for new items.
* Lady Jane * (GB 94 J 80738) Raced by Jack & Joyce Randall Of Havant & Bedhampton. Hampshire.
7th Section A, 20th Open Barcelona 20th June 1997 Velocity 527.707. 669 Miles 1487 Yards 254 Members Entered 634 Birds 24th Section A, 109th Open Palamos 19th June 1998 Velocity 360.699. 649 Miles 16 Yards 246 Members Entered 717 Birds 1st Section A, 6th Open Palamos 18th June 1999 Velocity 474.041. 649 Miles 16 Yards 259 Members Entered 771 Birds 7th Section A, 25th Open Palamos 16th June 2000 Velocity 454.061. 649 Miles 16 Yards 233 Members Entered 636 Birds 17th Section A, 67th Open Palamos 21st June 2002 Velocity 295.057. 649 Miles 309 Yards 273 Members Entered 832 Birds 5th Section A, 13th Open Palamos 20th June 2003 Velocity 483.869. 649 Miles 288 Yards 265 Members Entered 840 Birds
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* Comanchi * GB 98 A 87401 Raced by Nigel Rigiani of Porton,Wilts Won the following Positions PALAMOS NATIONAL 23rd June 20018th Section A, 35th OpenVelocity 526.311. Distance 677 Miles 1091 Yards. 915 Birds CompetingPALAMOS NATIONAL 21st June 200216th Section A, 66th OpenVelocity 295.98. Distance 677 Miles 1091 Yards. 832 Birds CompetingPALAMOS NATIONAL 20th June 200311th Section A, 54th OpenVelocity 275.145. Distance 677 Miles 1068 Yards. 840 Birds CompetingPALAMOS NATIONAL 2nd July 200415th Section A, 61st OpenVelocity 280.561. Distance 677 Miles 1068 Yards. 678 Birds Competing
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