pennycar9
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I have it on good authority, that there is to be a Round Ireland Powerboat race in 2010, starting on 8th May. I'm suprised there is nothing about it on the ybw news!
Round Ireland powerboat Race
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timtap
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11th Feb Announcement !!
2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race
Today sees the launch of the 1st Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race, which is confirmed to take place from the 8th to the 15th of May 2010.
This 2010 race will circumnavigate the entire coast of Ireland and will be the toughest endurance powerboat race on the International circuit. Irelands varied coastline will prove a severe test for even the most experienced powerboat enthusiasts with the Atlantic leg being unique to world racing.
The race is being organised by the Irish Offshore Powerboat Racing Club in conjunction with the Irish Sailing Association and the UIM, the International Powerboat Racing Authority. The race will be run under the international rules of the UIM and working closely with the ISA the organisers will ensure that all safety, marine and environmental conventions are correctly observed.
The 2010 Race will be an International event with competitors coming from all over the world. Limited to just 50 entrants the 5 days of Racing will be a true test of man and machine. There will be 4 days with stages ranging from 180 to 210 miles each day. Not for the faint hearted. Mid way there will a short course race with a circuit of between 70 and 100 miles, but where time will also be allowed for repairs and some Irish hospitality.
The intention is to create a showpiece event both on and off the water that will highlight Ireland and our marine and boating Tourism potential. The event will offer the Powerboat racing community opportunities to showcase Ireland on an International stage. The 4 venues currently being organised will not only facilitate the requirements of offshore powerboat racing but also the on-shore activities that will be organised as part of the event.
2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race
Today sees the launch of the 1st Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race, which is confirmed to take place from the 8th to the 15th of May 2010.
This 2010 race will circumnavigate the entire coast of Ireland and will be the toughest endurance powerboat race on the International circuit. Irelands varied coastline will prove a severe test for even the most experienced powerboat enthusiasts with the Atlantic leg being unique to world racing.
The race is being organised by the Irish Offshore Powerboat Racing Club in conjunction with the Irish Sailing Association and the UIM, the International Powerboat Racing Authority. The race will be run under the international rules of the UIM and working closely with the ISA the organisers will ensure that all safety, marine and environmental conventions are correctly observed.
The 2010 Race will be an International event with competitors coming from all over the world. Limited to just 50 entrants the 5 days of Racing will be a true test of man and machine. There will be 4 days with stages ranging from 180 to 210 miles each day. Not for the faint hearted. Mid way there will a short course race with a circuit of between 70 and 100 miles, but where time will also be allowed for repairs and some Irish hospitality.
The intention is to create a showpiece event both on and off the water that will highlight Ireland and our marine and boating Tourism potential. The event will offer the Powerboat racing community opportunities to showcase Ireland on an International stage. The 4 venues currently being organised will not only facilitate the requirements of offshore powerboat racing but also the on-shore activities that will be organised as part of the event.
pennycar9
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/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gifSorry, Yes It was announced at the Dublin Boat Show. I'll go back to sleep now!!!!!
Coupe
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Website here: http://www.roundireland.org/ /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
pennycar9
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The boat I did the RB08 is on page 2 Top Centre,
Dyflin
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I'm very surprised they are not stopping in Dublin and/or Cork, especially as this is an inaugural event, get the crowds involved. Fenit is tiny (pop of 436!) and Killybegs is a wild west frontier town /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Just seems odd... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Just seems odd... /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
grumpyoldman
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whats wrong with Fenit? we hosted the world sailing championships for not one but two classes last year.
We get the full atlantic here (big boys seas) so Fenit to Killybegs is about the possible limit for a days high speed run, force 3/4 would be an ok day two/three metre seas fairly normal.
should make spectacular viewing - a lot different to the lake you call Dublin Bay
We get the full atlantic here (big boys seas) so Fenit to Killybegs is about the possible limit for a days high speed run, force 3/4 would be an ok day two/three metre seas fairly normal.
should make spectacular viewing - a lot different to the lake you call Dublin Bay
oceanfroggie
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It's hardly a spectator sport, small white dots well offshore for petrol heads. Going back to sleep. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif A bit like watching a car rally from google earth! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Divemaster1
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The boat I did the RB08 is on page 2 Top Centre,
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This one then....
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This one then....
Dyflin
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The Volvo Ocean Race is hoping to draw up to 350,000 visitors to Galway, the potential for tourism is enormous. Yet few of these numbers will be there to watch the boats racing. No reason the Powerboats couldn't tap into this enthusiasm.
BTW, Fenit is no doubt a great stopover, I just imagine the turnout will be, err, sparse /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
(Dublin Bay may be calm, but we still host the lions share of national, international and world sailing events /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )
BTW, Fenit is no doubt a great stopover, I just imagine the turnout will be, err, sparse /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
(Dublin Bay may be calm, but we still host the lions share of national, international and world sailing events /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )
oceanfroggie
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The volvo visit to galway seems to have been overhyped big time.
pennycar9
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Thats the very one! [image]http://[/image] Shall I use this one next time.
