Powerboat P1 in Vigo, the formulas 1 of the sea

The Formula 1 of the sea 'fly' by the Ria de Vigo

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The GP de Vigo Tourism of the Powerboat P1 will see 100 million people

For the first time in Spain, twenty teams from around the world will compete in the Ria de Vigo with monohull boats at speeds exceeding 160 km / h.

World Championship Powerboat P1 from 12 to September 14

The city of Vigo will host in September "The Grand Prix de Vigo Tourism" fifth test of the World Championship Powerboat P1 with the participation of twenty teams from around the world with monohull vessels exceeding 160 km / hour speed.

The Powerboat P1 is comparable with the Formula 1 and Moto GP, the event will be held from 11 to 14 September in the facilities of the port of Vigo and its surroundings as a launching pad and promotion. All of this assembly lead one of the largest media and social impact of this year.

The race, involving twenty teams from around the world and 50 pilots, will have a duration of one hour and will be held on Saturday and Sunday at morning and afternoon sessions. The boats will compete in two categories: the Evolution and Supersport, where the boats reach speeds of 160 km. por hora. per hour.

So far, four tests have disputed the World Cup in Italy, France, Malta and Tunisia, where several teams have had their chance to shine. At this stage of the World, there is still no favorite team to win this title, so the Grand Prix de Vigo Tourism clarify uncertainty about the winners. The effort made by the teams to give a show full of excitement and competitiveness, has been offset by a huge global audience and the interest of cities that have hosted the Powerboat P1. Installations in the Powerboat P1-Village, Padocks, etc. .- Communications Center will be located inside the port area: central building of the Maritime Station, south of Laxe dock with the station building and communications.

During the four-day celebration of the Powerboat P1 and parallel to the races, will take place a large number of recreational activities such as concerts, interactive zone, entertainment for children, signing autographs, exhibits, giant screens on-line, race Thundercats , Autograph signatures with the pilots, photo contest, firework display, etc..

In addition to providing an important boost to tourism and shipbuilding sector of Vigo and south of the province of Pontevedra, the event involves, in addition, a large media impact, since it will be broadcast by more than thirty international television channels around a hundred million spectators.

It is a major engine of world events. Provide a competition spectacular surrounded by glamour and luxury to be followed by 100 million people.
First was the Volvo Ocean Race and now it is the turn to the 'Powerboat'. The waters of the Ria de Vigo will give the world tour next September, as it will host a test world championship of the 'PowerboatP1'. Concello de Vigo and organization closed the agreement only a few days ago to bring Vigo one of the biggest shows of the motonáutica, which each year is televised to 100 million households worldwide.
TO 'Powerboat' around you endless exquisite Service
Luxury and glamour that will bring the winds to Vigo exclusive Monaco
The competition brings with it an appliance infrastructure parallel to those that do not lack anything. An exclusive luxury environment that surrounds this sophisticated sport and you can learn first-hand. The 'village' is the epicenter of the competition, a 'miniciudad' that lets you breathe the atmosphere of the 'Powerboat' boats participating teams, sponsors and souvenir stands of all kinds, restaurants ...
t would have in Portimao:
Pool ocean
In held in Portimao was installed a pool near the sea with access to restaurants and cocktails.
In live
Concerts and live shows first-level dressing 'Powerboat'.
Festivals night
Some obliged to label and other reserved for VIP guests. Glamour and distinction go hand in hand with this sporting event.
To not miss a detail or
There will be giant screens on the beaches of Vigo
Although the channels through which will host the test should be near the coast, giant screens will be installed on the beaches of Vigo in order to continue to detail the evolution of careers. The last test this year in Portimao, followed 280,000 people from the coast.

Chicas en la Powerboat

That's the race:
The 'Powerboat' began in the 60's and today is already one of sports-related motonáutica higher projection. The world consists of six major awards that are held in different parts of the world between May and September.

It lasts two weekends:
Each of the Grand Prix is held one weekend.The first one was carried out by the Rally (a circuit of 50 miles in length).The second, 'Endurance' (80-mile route).

Two categories:
P1 Powerboat World Championships is divided into two categories: Evolution and SuperSport. The first is reserved for vessels with a minimum length of 36 feet and a maximum of 43 feet, equipped only with engines "inboard", and a weight of 4250 kg. These boats can reach speeds exceeding 160 km per hour, the equivalent of more than 320 km per hour on land, but for security reasons, technical regulations require a relationship between weight and power of 1 hp per 3.5 kg and is met, at best, an average speed of 87 mph along the race.
Regarding the SuperSport class, applies to ships with hulls and engines production.Each boat must have a minimum length of 33 feet and a maximum of 42 feet and a weight / power 1 hp per 4.5 kg. . In this case, the capacity of a diesel is limited to 6000cc, while the gasoline engines, not exceeding 8300 cc. The average speed limit along the race is 75 mph.

A maximum of three pilots:

Although the rules allow a crew of up to 3 pilots, most of them are ruled by two people. One is responsible for managing the rudder, in the form of steering wheel. The other pilot must keep the boat level as much as possible using stabilisers and manage the acceleration.
Off-shore
The high speeds that reach makes circuits need wide open spaces.
In the best coastal areas across Europe
The world's' Powerboat 'is not welcomed anywhere. Only coastal areas more attractive in Europe have the privilege to host an event of this nature. This year was held in Valletta (Malta), Naples or Portimao (Portugal), among others.
Get to know the inside 'Powerboat' for only 100 €
Enjoy the experience of a world championship 'Powerboat' from the inside is at your fingertips, and your pocket. You can buy passes to enter the 'village' and visit, as in Formula 1, the 'pits' on those ships, give you a tour of the stands of equipment and until you see the race on board a yacht.

Lowest:
Access to the 'village', the moorings and panoramic Gallery to see the race. Beverages, snacks and souvenirs. Price: 100 and person / day.

Exclusivity:
Access to the 'village', the club P1, tour the 'pits' encounter with the teams, open bar, catering, to see the race boat and souvenirs. Price: Does 295 € per person per day.

Vigo aspires to host the 'Powerboat' for 3 years

The sea warms Formula 1 engines. Vigo still gaining positions towards Barcelona and Valencia, their competitors, to sign a contract that will put on the table the possibility of being not only the seat of one of the tests' PowerboatP1 'next summer, but also in 2009 and 2010 . The apparatus of the media 'PowerboatP1' will launch a worldwide campaign to promote the event in the Ria de Vigo and televise the show to 100 million households.
A 'macroevent' leaving in Vigo 2 million in three days.
P To get an idea of the magnitude of this event, only the organization moves to 800 people and has an annual budget of 2,500 million pesetas the missing. The organization believes that the 'Powerboat' could leave in Vigo 2 million eEuro in a single weekend.
WITH many possibilities:
As the ring finger.
The image of the natural Vigo estuary adapts as the ring finger to the type of entertainment offered by the 'Powerboat'.
Three intense days.
It would be a weekend in mid-September 2008. Friday, tests. Saturday and Sunday, competition.

Lancha Powerboat