Currently they hold seventh place in the 150hp section with 36 points, and having worked on their boat, Quality Job, they are keen to show their best at Lowestoft on July 28 and 29.

Their last race, in the Isle of Man, took them up the points ladder and boosted their championship chances, but their boat lacked the speed of the front runners.

The pair are cadet members of the Club and are the sons of members Paul and Julie Plant who live in the West Midlands, but keep their cruiser Damn the Expense at Ocean Village.

Father Paul said at the weekend: "The Isle of Man was very interesting, weather Gods conspiring on the Friday to ensure no Practice, indeed all there was on the Douglas Promenade apart from soaked through boat mechanics was FISH!! Literally the sea was so rough and the waves breaking over the sea wall so high it deposited FISH high and dry!!

"Indeed it seemed probable no racing on Saturday, but wouldn't you just know it Saturday morning bought along reasonable seas and good racing prospects.

With the help of eight-times Class 1 World Powerboat champion and Royal Southampton member Steve Curtis, Honda has set about creating a championship which has fundamentally changed powerboat racing in the UK and around the world. With all teams competing in identical boats powered by standard Honda engines, the Honda Formula 4-Stroke Series demands spectacular skill and competitor competence that makes winning dependent on navigator and driver deftness alone.

"The lads had a mediocre start and battled through the pack to take a very creditable sixth on Saturday, all went well with the boat and non of the Gremlins of Torquay,'' said Paul. "Very little incident but a great show of seamanship to gain so much ground.
"Sunday again presented good conditions and the fleet made a good even start, QualityJob held a good position toward the front as they approached the first few markers and were right in the thick of a seven way battle for honours, rarely has there been such close racing at the front. Within two laps the fleet had separated into two distinct packs, eight boats including QualityJob at the front, then a discernable gap to the following eleven.

In both packs there was some exhilarating close quarter racing - inches separated and only magnificent boat skills prevented collision. It was obvious that only ultimate boat speed and experience would decide the results.

"In these conditions not only do the crew but the support staff learn so much.

"QualityJob lacked 1mph on top speed against the rest of the front running pack but some classic moves and handling kept them up there and competing. Not having balanced props and optimised skegs were the disadvantage and slowly over the next ten laps QualityJob showed its disadvantage yet still stayed within shouting distance of the eventual podium sitters.

"Exciting and daring navigation and driving bought home a superb eighth, under the circumstances.

"These results have boosted the lads overall championship standings to seventh and now having had props optimised etc, things are set fair for Lowestoft.''