Powerboat News

ZAPCAT RACING - ABERDEEN GP RACE REPORT

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Blue Sheets 2 claim a Div 2 Win

Whilst the rest of the UK was experiencing torrential rain for those who made it to Aberdeen enjoyed the sunshine, large crowds and a great new venue for Zapcat Racing.

The best part of a 1500 mile round trip is long by anyone's standards and the majority of teams took the opportunity for some sight seeing on the way and back turning rounds 11 & 12 into a short break which really set the relaxed tone for the weekend.

With slightly fewer teams than expected, gave the race organisers the chance to alter the structure of the weekend mixing up division one and two boats, which put a smile on quite a few competitors especially Neil & Naz in PatioDoorStore.co.uk who have been itching to take on the likes of Bluesheets, BladeRun, Speedy Hire & Team Suffolk.

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ZAPCAT RACING READY TO DESCEND ON ABERDEEN THIS WEEKEND

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Excitement is building in the lead up to Zapcat Racing’s Aberdeen debut this weekend.

Amid the waves off Aberdeen Beach, racers and their boats will compete for points towards the National, Team, Mixed, Rookie, City and Celtic Cup categories. Crowds will be able to witness first-hand the exhillarating action that has come to be expected with the coastal racing of these one design catamaran powerboats.

Event partners Aberdeen City Council are confident that adrenaline junkies and seaside visitors alike will embrace the spectacle.

"It is wonderful that the Zapcat Championship is coming to Aberdeen,” comments Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Peter Stephen. “This is a beautiful part of Scotland and our seafront is perfect for this type of exciting event.

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F1 POWERBOATS - F1 TO THE RESCUE OF JET SKI RECORD ATTEMPT

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A team of New Jet skiers set off from London’s Excel Marine on the River Thames on 1st August in what is described as the Ultimate Ride. The team led by Jeremy Burfoot and includes fellow Kiwi Travis Donoghue and Jeff Martin along with Croatian Ivan Otulic are attempting to set a world record from riding from London to Auckland, New Zealand, a distance of 32,000 km.

The Ultimate Ride is a charity event raising money for Cancer Research. The route takes them across many seas and inland waterways of Europe around the Arabian peninsula via the old Arab Spice Sea Trade down the western coast of India via Singapore then all the way across to Auckland.

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ZAPCAT RACING – BARRY ISLAND GRAND PRIX – RACE REPORT

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Round 9 of the National Championships was started under a very overcast sky and in between rain showers that lifted mid afternoon. With a rising tide and a stiffening breeze, the sand bars were coming into play making conditions very tricky for all Zapcat teams in both divisions.

Last years’ championship runner up Neil Frazer and Jeremy ‘Naz’ Nazarin were making their first appearance of the season and were out to prove that their goal of getting back into the top flight before the last race is achievable by winning their heats early on going toe to toe with Who the Hell.

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ZAPCAT RACING ENJOY ANOTHER SUCCESS AT BARRY ISLAND - BLUE SHEETS TAKES LINE HONOURS

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Exciting racing was the order of the weekend in Barry as Zapcat Racing came to town following the resounding hit of the 2009 event.

Supported by the Vale of Glamorgan Council, the Barry Island Zapcat Racing Grand Prix provided thrills and spills off Whitmore Bay, along with some dynamic performances and considerable talking points.

It was Bluesheets Racing I who once again came out on top as rounds nine and ten of the National Championship were contested.

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CLASS 1 POWERBOATS - TEAM ABU DHABI WINS INCIDENT-FILLED RACE

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Team Abu Dhabi’s Giovanni Carpitella and Rashed Al Tayer celebrated their maiden Grand Prix win in a dramatic and incident-filled first race of the Swedish Grand Prix, which saw the race red-flagged twice, with pole-sitters Welmax crashing out on lap 1 and both Relekta and Fazza going-out on lap 1 of the re-start.

A third start saw a reduced fleet take the green flag, with Team Abu Dhabi, winning the drag-race to the now infamous first turn buoy, ahead of Skydive Dubai and Primatist.

Carpitella and Al Tayer, in their first race together, were able to control the race from the front, to complete the reduced 9-lap race in 21mins 47.98secs at an average speed of 178.35kmh to win by eight seconds.

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SHELLEY JORY LEIGH FEATURES IN HER OWN IPHONE APP - AQUASPEED

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Today Rotary Watches announced the launch of its first App – Aquaspeed Racing: a brand new and unique App taking you to the heart of the action! This fantastic new initiative is designed to celebrate the company’s 115 years as a designated watch manufacturer and commemorate their sponsorship of Shelley Jory-Leigh, British Powerboat Racing Champion.

The Aquaspeed App incorporates an interactive watch design facility alongside a fast-paced powerboat racing game.

In powerboat racing time is key; So engage your engine and “Take the lead with Rotary Aquaspeed” and get set for a bumpy ride as you hit the waters!

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UIM FORMULA FUTURE WORLD AND CONTINENTAL YOUTH POWERBOATING CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TO THE UK

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT

For the first time ever the UIM Formula Future World and Continental Championship is coming to the UK, with junior powerboat racers from across the globe battling it out for a place on the winners' podium.

Some 80 competitors, aged 8-18 years, from Great Britain, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Germany, Slovakia and 2009 champions Russia will compete in manoeuvring and slalom disciplines over the weekend of 13-15th August at the Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club in St Helens, Merseyside.

John Puddifoot, RYA Powerboat Racing Manager said: "We are delighted that the championship has come to the UK this year and that UIM President Dr Raffaele Chiulli will be attending, showing his support for all the competitors.

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POWERBOAT RACER DIES AT ESSEX CHAMPIONSHIP

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:50:00 GMT

The championships are being held in Harwich for the first time A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" after hitting a wave during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.

The incident happened at about 1600 BST on Saturday during the 2010 Harwich Powerboat Festival.

Essex Police said another man in the boat suffered a head injury, while a man in a second boat was also injured.

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F1 POWERBOATS - HAUENSTEIN AND GILLMAN VOTED INTO F1 'LAP OF HONOUR' CLASS OF 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:00 GMT

The UIM F1 H2O World Championship for powerboating has it's second “Lap of Honor” recipients for 2010. Fred Hauenstein, a tireless ambassador and true builder of the sport for almost 50 years, along with four time World Champion Scott Gillman, winner of 23 races in just 89 starts, have been elected into the UIM F1 H2O Hall Of Fame for 2010 after a three month long voting process involving race fans and journalists throughout the world taking part in the decision making.

Fred, who has worked in all levels of powerboat racing as an innovative engineer, respected UIM and APBA officer who specializes in engine development and safety improvements in the sport, is still enjoying racing, this being, his 51st season in 2010.

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