SpeedDream design and engineering continues to advance, and a decision has been made to build a scaled down 35-foot version of the record setter monohull. Hundreds of hours of computer engineering and analysis has already been completed for the SpeedDream design, but there is nothing like a scaled prototype version out sailing in actual conditions to test the unique ideas and technical solutions that are at the heart of this project.
‘For a typical evolutionary design you start with a set of known performance parameters and work to gradually improve them,’ said Vlad Murnikov, the lead designer and creative force behind SpeedDream. ‘But the SpeedDream concept is so radical and innovative there are no  … Pictures & More
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ZAPCAT 2011 Championship structure – The EVO or Z-10 hull will be allowed to race together in this One manufacturer championship (it is your choice), however if you start a round with a Z-10 you MUST finish with a Z-10 or vice versa no swapping during the day unless it is trashed and then only by agreement with the OOD.
Weight Classes – Lightweight v Heavyweight CrewsÂ
Entrants will be divided into two weight classes with their own National Championship
Grand Prix winner may be a team … Details & Pictures
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Super Boat International is excited to announce their 2011, 2012 and 2013 race schedule. With many years of history in key markets, SBI has secured multi-year contracts in historic racing communities. While Super Boat is always looking to add dates to their schedule, fans and teams can mark down these events for the next three years … Details
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UAE Jet Ski Championships – The checkered flag was handed to the UAE’s Nadir Bin Hendi after a convincing win in the Pro Runabout GP class today (Saturday) in the UAE Jet Ski Championship at The Walk Jumeirah. Team Kuwait made a clean sweep at the top in the Runabout Stock class with Mohamed Ebrahim Bu Rabie’e taking the number 1 spot. Japans Toshi Ohara won in the stand up Ski Limited and Saif Mohammed Saif Al Ma’asam, from the UAE led the younger set in the Junior Ski with Steven Dauliach from France taking the honours in the Pro Ski GP.
With a sky full of parachutes from the Dubai International Sky Diving Championship and a sea full of Jet Skis competing in the UAE Jet Ski Championship the atmosphere on the beach at The Walk, Jumeirah was simply electric … Pictures & More
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