The mid 1980s saw the construction of the
London orbital M25 motorway, this caused
racing to cease for a while as it literally
carved straight through the heart of the once
idyllic Buckinghamshire based club. Although
racing activities continued alongside the
newly built 6 lane highway, for me it never
really felt the same. Somehow the magic had
gone along with the overnight camping,
barbecues and Sunday leisure activities
which were once as big a part of the
weekend as the racing itself.
After Len Britnell's untimely death the club
continued to operate into the 1990s under the
leadership of long time members such as
Bob Blyth. Sadly this wonderful club staged
its final meeting at some point during this
period closing the curtains on several
decades of some extremely memorable
racing. I'm sure there are many former
members and racers out there who deeply
miss this family orientated club and
affectionately remember all those responsible
for their efforts in contributing towards the
making of many outstanding memories. We
here at Fastonwater are unsure of the history
of the final years and demise of this once
great club, or indeed the actual date of its
final event. We'd love to hear from anybody
who may have more information to help us fill
in the last few pieces of the puzzle and
complete our history of the London Motor
Boat Racing Club. If you can help, please
contact [email protected]
Rod Richardson