It has been a roller coaster introduction to international powerboat racing for International Sea Racing (ISR), the organisers of the UIM Ocean Grand Prix World Endurance Championship, whose successful debut event in Malta was followed by the cancellation of its Dutch GP, planned for this weekend in Den Helder, Holland. (more…)
Author: karel
Cigarette Racing Team – 46′ XP
The Organization passes on Grand Prix of the Sea to 2012
On Monday 25th July 2011, the Council of State will announce her decision in the summary proceedings of the Association of the West Frisian Islands against the Province of North-Holland. Three weeks ago, this Association instituted legal proceedings against the Province with the objective to revoke the permit given by the Province for 5 years, to organise a Powerboat race at the Marsdiep, close to Den Helder. Next to this case, the Association of the West Frisian Islands, has made an appeal to the Department Regulations to forbid the Race. The organisation of the Grand Prix of the Sea expects to receive the decision not earlier than tomorrow. (more…)
Andrea Dini appointed as new UIM Secretary General
Andrea Dini has been appointed as UIM Secretary General with immediate effect. His candidature for this important role within the International Powerboating Federation was proposed by the UIM Executive Committee to the UIM Council which unanimously accepted his appointment at the last UIM Council meeting held in Monaco soon after the annual Awards Giving Gala. Andrea will replace Mrs. Régine Vandekerckhove who led the UIM Monaco office since 1992 and whom should be thanked for her long standing and appreciated service to the UIM. (more…)
2011 – Miami International Boat Show – Cigarette Racing Team Press Conference
Cigarette Racing Team – Top Gun Homage
Livorsi GPS Ski Speedometer for your powerboating
Livorsi has developed a new speedometer with the skier and wake boarder in mind. The new GPS Ski speedometer ranges from 0 to 50 MPH with an expanded scale from 10 MPH to 40 MPH. The expanded scale indicates every mile per hour; accuracy is achieved using GPS technology to determine the speed. This gauge is offered in a standard and over sized cutout with a range of colors to suit any style. Waterproof plug-in connectors make this gauge easy to install. The gauge features large bold graphics and is backlit with red LED lighting for easy viewing in low light conditions.
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1989 – Cowes Torquay Cowes powerboat race – no comments just the sounds
OGP 2011 TV list and times
During the OGP 2011 GreenLight TV will be filming the events. The coverage will be transmitted on an international scale. Powerboating.be got a first view of the Malta coverage and we’re happy to say it’s absolutely superb and you will enjoy it over and over again.
French watch brand Offshore Limited sponsors Belgian 2B1 Racing Team
Offshore Limited is a French brand that is growing succesfully from day to day. The true success of this brand is the incredible design, using quite new technologies, the Swiss movements as well as the titanium cases. Chronographs, double or triple time zones, everything is possible with Offshore Limited. (more…)