Giovanni Carpitella has highlighted speed as the key to success ahead of the Grand Prix of the Sea in Turkey later this month.Â
Experienced powerboater Carpitella replaces Giancarlo Cangiano as throttleman in the SNAV OSG boat with the latter missing the event as he is awaiting the arrival of his first child.Â
Carpitella believes the calmer waters on the Bosphorus will require their Outerlimits boat to find extra pace should they harbour aspirations of maintaining their lead at the top of the Powerboat P1 World Championship Evolution-class standings.Â
“Speed will be absolutely crucial in Istanbul,…Â Details
VAIL, Colorado — Vail resident Kristin Williams wasn’t expecting huge crowds and an array of sporting events when she took her family to the Teva Mountain Games this year.
“The last time I went about five years ago, it was just a little kayaking event, and you hung out around the International Bridge,†she said. “I had no idea how big it was, and how many events there were.â€
In fact, thousands athletes and spectators converged upon Vail Village during the four-day event to watch kayaking, climbing, biking, running and even dog-jumping competitions. Demo booths lined the village streets, and crowds enjoyed giveaways, free concerts and films, and family activities during the outdoor sports festival…Â Details
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The 2009 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of legendary Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Participants will enjoy a challenging course, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a great raffle.
Paddlers can take on the challenging 12 mile course or opt for the fun 2 mile course which runs parallel with New Brighton State Beach. There are free races for kids 12 and under following the 12 mile race.
Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 6:00 AM
Address:
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Registration:
http://www.active.com
Online Registration Closes:
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Race Day Registration
6:30 am: registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races
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