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The Guernsey Powerboat Association are delighted to have been chosen to
host this event says GPA Safety Officer, Rob Dodsworth. Up to 35 boats
are expected to take part and will fill the eastern arm at St Peter
Port. Previous events have been staged from St Sampsons harbour.
International Powerboat racing was first
held in Guernsey 1984 and the island hosted the Class One series, the
Formula One of the sport. Those boats now travel in excess of 150 miles
per hour and this would present considerable safety issues in the
treacherous local waters.
Class C boats range between 21ft and
28ft and are seen in mono-hull and catamarans with engines of up to 2.5
litres. This will be the first world championship to feature
eco-friendly and energy efficient engines with latest emission controls.
The course will be laid between Guernsey
and Sark with racers having to negotiate the difficult Gouiliot Passage.
Onlookers from Guernsey will have great vantage points with much of the
racing close inshore. Main sponsors are Condor Ferries and Nautical
Guernsey.
There were also other organised activities for spectators including a
carting ensurance test at the Track racing circuit and possibly a
boating rally around Sark for supporters.
Details of the 2006 event, click
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