Description
An extraordinary evening with Dave Warby and DJ Gibbs — two men united by speed, legacy, and the unmistakable thunder of Bluebird K7.
Dave Warby, who followed in his father Ken Warby’s wake and now pilots Spirit of Australia II, brings firsthand insight into what it takes to push a hydroplane beyond 300 mph. DJ Gibbs, one of the select few entrusted to run the restored Bluebird K7, carries the weight of history in the cockpit of one of Britain’s most iconic speed machines.
Together, they’ll share stories of nerve and precision, of trim angles and turbine thrust, and of what it truly feels like when water becomes runway. This is more than a talk about speed records — it’s a conversation about responsibility, heritage, and the relentless pursuit of velocity at the very edge of control.
For anyone fascinated by engineering, courage, and the legacy of water speed racing, this is a rare opportunity to hear from two pilots who have lived it.
Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Venue: The Coniston Institute, 15 Yewdale Road, Coniston LA21 8DU
You will receive an order confirmation – this is your ticket please present this on the night.
