After careful consideration the RIB purchasing team (Amanda, Simon and George) decided that the Black RIB which we had anticipated buying was not the right vehicle for the challenge. After scouring the country the team came across an ExMOD Pacific 22 with a Diesel inboard. This weapon of a boat is used in all sorts of sea conditions generally for MOB (Man Overboard) situations and is designed to be used in practiaclly all weather conditions (good news especially given the current weather in the UK).

The boat has now been bought by the GB RIB Challenge and is currently being fitted out with extra fuel tanks, navigation & communication equipment as well as being given a service and safety check. The Navy have looked after her but cleanliness isn’t top priority, but at least she is the right boat for the job. Also as the RIB will be in Torquay we’re going to start there rather than drive to Cowes just to drive right past Torquay again. Torquay to Torquay bring on the fun!