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Powerboat P1 Announces Exciting New Calendar For 2008

Friday 11th January 2008, London Boat Show, ExCeL: The Powerboat P1 World Championship has today announced the most exciting calendar in its history with the introduction of five new venues, including its inaugural Grand Prix in the Middle East and first ever French and Spanish Grands Prix of the Sea.

The season will comprise a minimum of 14 races in seven host cities starting in Italy in early May and concluding in the Middle East in mid-October. The Italian Grand Prix of the Sea will be run in conjunction with the Italian Powerboat Series (IPS), ensuring the strongest possible starting line up. The final European round will once again take place in Portimão, Portugal which, along with Valletta, Malta, are the only host cities remaining from last season’s calendar. These highly popular European destinations will be complimented by Grand Prix events in Marseilles, France and Vigo, Spain with Hammamet, Tunisia adding additional spice and anticipation to P1’s new look and enhanced calendar.

"As the international appeal of Powerboat P1 continues to build, the evolution of the calendar is inevitable and we are happy to be able to announce such an eclectic mix of top class venues in three continents." explains Jim O’Toole, Managing Director, Powerboat P1 Management Ltd. "More and more cities and resort destinations are prepared to invest in P1 to secure the long term rights to our dynamic sports and entertainment platform. They share our enthusiasm for the Championship and recognise the potential of its global reach and the impact of our event on the local economy."

"We are breaking new ground within Europe with the inclusion of races in France and Spain whilst our visit to the Middle East signifies another new adventure for P1. This is an exciting development as we continue to establish P1’s credentials beyond Europe, strongly supported by our teams, the manufacturers and the marine industry."

Powerboat P1 World Championship – 2008 Provisional Calendar:

May 9/10/11

Venue TBC - Italy

May 23/24/25

Marseilles - France

June 6/7/8

Valletta - Malta

June 20/21/22

Hammamet - Tunisia

July 11/12/13

Reserve Date

Sep 12/13/14

Vigo - Spain

Sep 26/27/28

Portimão - Portugal

Oct 17/18/19

Venue TBC - Middle East