Weekly Powerboat and Fishing Summary

POWERBOAT RACING

Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi completed a hat-trick of wins on Fazza 3 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, taking a maximum 40 points from round one of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. Fazza 1’s Mohammed Al Marri and Abdullah Al Mehairbi pushed their teammates all the way to claim another second place finish. Class-1.com.

After the opening round in Temora of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the teams now go away to regroup and in some cases, rebuild in time for round two in Griffith over the Easter weekend. Full report on Temora, the new teams, revised event format, new point scoring system and racing at V8 Super Boats.com.au.

Wellington turned on a spectacular day for round five of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship. Bakewell-White designed Team Doosan won by half a lap from Team 3 and one lap from Fairview Windows and Doors. Event details and results are posted on NZ Offshore.co.nz.

POWERBOATS

Mercury’s all-new OptiMax 150 ProXS is the latest addition to their performance direct-injected outboards, delivering higher top speed, increased acceleration and enhanced boat performance. It’s also been given a VELS 3-STAR rating for ultra-low emissions. At just 195 kilograms, the 150 ProXS is a lightweight with its 2.5 litre, V-6 design delivering an outstanding power-to-weight ratio.

NEWS BRIEFS

Event organizers of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show believe the marine sector is showing boosted confidence in the economy with close to 340 confirmed exhibitors and further bookings coming in daily. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show celebrates its 22nd year from 20-23 May at 9am to 5pm daily. Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.com.au.

The proposed scuttling of the former navy frigate, HMAS Adelaide, off the Central Coast has been postponed indefinitely due to court action. More details.

Despite the adverse weather conditions and the recent cyclone that passed through Airlie Beach, the Port of Airlie Development remained unscathed. Meridien and Hutchinson Builders successfully took the necessary precautions to ensure complete safety of the development site.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

April 2 – 3 -- 2010 Australian Superboat Championships, Round 2 at Griffith, NSW V8 Super Boats.com.au.

April 10 - 11 -- Australian Offshore Superboat Championship - Round 1, Newcastle. AOPC.com.au.

April 16 – 18 -- The Croatia city of Split will host the opening round of the 2010 Powerboat P1 World Championship season. Power Boat P1.com.

April 18 - ORCV's Rip Tour on Port Phillip. ORCV.org.au.

May 2 -- Bridge to Bridge Powerboat Race, Hawkesbury River.

May 20 - 23 -- Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Gold Coast. Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.com.au.

May 20 – 23 -- 1770 Festival, Town of Seventeen-Seventy, Queensland. Celebrating the "Birth Place of Queensland", this festival has been an annual event for 17 years and commemorates the visit of the Endeavour and landing of Lt. James Cook and his crew in May 1770. 1770 festival.com.au.

May 21 – 30 -- Port Douglas Carnivale, Tropical North Queensland. The seaside resort village of Port Douglas sets aside ten days each year to celebrate music, arts, sport, food culture and entertainment. Carnivale.com.au.

May 27 – June 21 -- Vivid Sydney, a festival of light, music and ideas, featuring the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails. Events NSW.com.au.

Photograph: Brazilian Grand Prix, Rio de Janeiro - ©Simon Palfrader - Class 1 World Powerboat Championship