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The Powerboat P1 World Championship organisers claim they host the world’s premium international motor sport event and looking at the extreme professionalism and the manner in which it is promoted, it would be difficult to argue the point.
In 2009, teams will compete for the world crown at five Grand Prix of the Sea events on offshore waters at some of the world’s most exotic tourist locations.
The destinations across Europe and the Middle East, allied with P1’s exclusive VIP entertainment village and hospitality offer a world class racing experience that attracts celebrities, global media, fans and boaters.
Now in its seventh season, Powerboat P1 is contested in two classes, Evolution and Supersport, all mono-hulled, twin-engine boats in the 30’ to 45’ (9.14 to 13.71-metres) size range.
The Evolution Class comprises prototype race boats with …Â Details & Pictures
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For offshore racing fans all eyes will be on Qatar later this month (April 23-25) with the opening round of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.
Australia will be well represented with a two boat team, ‘Maritimo 11’, with Tom Barry-Cotter (driver) and Pal Virik Nilsen (throttles) and ‘Maritimo 12’, driven by Italy’s Giorgio Manuzzi with Maritimo crew chief Peter ‘Muddy’ McGrath on throttles.
Multiple World Champion Steve Curtis, MBE, the most successful throttleman in offshore racing history, has issued a warning to all teams; he is out to…Â Details
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Skipper Raphael Domjan and navigator Gerard d’Aboville together with a seafaring band of scientists and engineers are building what they call the largest solar boat in the world, a $13 million catamaran they hope will take them around the world next year.
The world sea voyage powered by solar energy is the dream of Raphaël Domjan. ‘I want to prove it is possible,’ explained the adventurer from Neuchâtel. ‘We want to be the Philéas Foggs of the 21st Century. But beyond Jules Verne’s dream, our project is to serve humanity and the environment and to overtake the classical energies of fossil fuels.’
Construction is well underway on the 98-foot-long vessel, which will feature …Â Details
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DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SAVE THE WAVES
This week YOU have the chance to actively oppose offshore oil drilling on our coast. The Department of the Interior’s Secretary Ken Salazar is holding a public comment hearing this Thursday, April 16, at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. Government officials are seriously considering lifting the moratorium on offshore oil drilling in the United States. We strongly encourage you to come to this Thursday’s hearings and protect your local coastline from oil! Numerous citizen groups are holding a rally at the event and we need your presence to say no to offshore oil and yes to renewable energy.
In addition, if you would like to get more involved, there will be a pre-rally at the Sports Basement (1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco) on Wednesday, April 15 from 6 -9 PM. Come meet with others opposed to offshore drilling and screen print your own custom protest shirt with the San Fran-psycho crew.
Learn more and get directions to Thursday’s public hearing in San Francisco at www.nottheanswer.org
If you cannot attend Thursday’s hearing please submit to the U.S. Department of Interior your written comments opposing offshore oil drilling at www.mms.gov
WHAT:
Public hearing on proposed new oil drilling and rally
WHERE:
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA
WHEN:
April 16, 2009
8 AM – 8 PM
WHY:Â STOP OFFSHORE DRILLING!
Thanks again for your help, Your friends at Save The Waves