THRILLS and spills are firmly on the agenda this weekend with ideal conditions in place for high-speed powerboat racing.
Zapcats, with light frames and powerful engines, will be sprinting through the surf off the North Cornwall coast at high speeds.
The adrenaline sport comes to Watergate Bay, near Newquay, twice a year as part of the National Championships and the Cornwall leg is always a favourite with the racing teams.
The wide open water, stunning scenery and, above all, the cracking surf have all led to the resort being seen as a focal point for the sport.
Martin Jupp, from event organiser Zapcat Racing, said the teams involved love the thrill of crashing through the waves and are looking forward to an exciting weekend with forecasts of six-foot surf…Â Details
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