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Old 11-02-2009, 06:47 PM   #1
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The 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race

Justin Mc Inerney of Pulsar direct who took part in the RB08 has just told me that the 2010 Round Ireland Powerboat Race is on!! All I can say is "Good Luck to you Justin, it's great to see offshore racing being carried forward".
see www.roundireland.org

As his web site does not appear to be wroking yet here are the basics.

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.
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Sounds like a great crac! (I think that's how you spell it!)

Same classes as the British ones?
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Old 12-02-2009, 09:17 AM   #3
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Mrs Jackeen did it OK in a borrowed RIB.


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...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.
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that wasn't any old rib though. it was a super rib.
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Sounds like a great crac! (I think that's how you spell it!)

Same classes as the British ones?

Craic!


Official launch and classes announced at the Irish Boat show.

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