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CLASS 1 SUPP<strong>OR</strong>TS THE QATAR<strong>OR</strong>PHAN FOUNDATIONAt the beginning of 2008 the International Offshore Team Association (IOTA) reached atwo-year agreement with the Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) to launch “<strong>Class</strong> 1for Dhreima” – an initiative to support the Qatar Orphan Foundation.HE Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani, President of the QMSF, was instrumental inencouraging <strong>Class</strong> 1 – a sport in which he has played a leading role since 2003 – tobecome an active vehicle to raise awareness of the foundation. “In presenting thisinitiative I wanted to emphasise how sport, in whatever form or however extreme, cansupport the values and the importance of the activities of an organisation such as theQatar Orphan Foundation.”During the course of the initiative, <strong>Class</strong> 1 and Dhreima have developed a series ofactivities and events during Grand Prix weekends, with the purpose of highlighting theactivities of Dhreima and finding synergy with similar organisations based in countriesthat host <strong>Class</strong> 1 events.The Qatar Orphan Foundation - Dhreima was launched on 10 June 2003 under thepatronage of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misnad, Chairman of theSupreme Council. “We in the Qatari Orphan Foundation believe that our communityvalues of solidarity, compassion and cooperation make us truly capable of providing allthe support the children need,” said Nabil Ali Bin Ali, Chairman of the Dhreima Board,adding, “and we are extremely happy that the <strong>Class</strong> 1 Championship has elected tosupport the Foundation.”DECEMBER / page 03


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PREVIEWAfter five GrandsPrix and eightraces, the fightfor the coveted<strong>Class</strong> 1 World titlehas come down tothe wire and willbe decided thisweekend, 10 -12December, in thefinal two races ofthe season in theEmirates/Dubai DutyFree DUBAI GrandPrix.With the Victory Team having already secured aremarkable ninth <strong>Class</strong> 1 World title, the onlyunanswered question is which of the Dubai-basedteam’s two thoroughbreds will emerge victorious ontheir home waters and in front of a partisan crowdand lift the trophy - Fazza or Victory 1?Just eight points separate Fazza and Victory 1 inwhat has been a titanic struggle for supremacy allseason, with the Championship lead changing handsrace-by-race.Championship leaders, Fazza’s Arif Al Zafeen andNadir Bin Hendi, will start as marginal favouritesand hold the bragging rights for race wins this yearwith six, but Victory 1’s Mohammad Al Mehairi andJean-Marc Sanchez, with two wins under their belts,put one over their team-mates in Italy to take theEuropean Championship.Each outfit knows it can beat the other and that eachis capable of lifting the crown, and with Victory Teamgeneral manager, Gianfranco Venturelli, stating thatthere are no team orders, Fazza and Victory 1 are setfor one last throw of the dice and the stage is set fora winner-takes-all scenario.DECEMBER / page 06


From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, to thecalm waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Emirate of Dubai offers a kaleidoscope ofactivities for visitors and residents. Lying on the blue waters of the southern Gulfand backing onto the majestic desert, Dubai offers visitors year-round sunshineand five-star luxury... plus the adventure of a unique Arabian experience. Dubai –one of the seven emirates which constitute the United Arab Emirates – is a placeof fascinating contrasts, a distinctive blend of a modern city and timeless desert,east and west, old and new.Dubai is a dynamic international business centre as well as a laid-back touristescape; it is a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in handwith the simplicity of a bygone era, where a diversity of activities have given it itsunique flavour and personality: a cosmopolitan society with a culture deeply rootedin the traditions of Arabia.A century ago, it was a tranquil town whose coral-and-gypsum huts housedBedouin traders and pearl divers. Today, commerce is truly international andscience-fiction skyscrapers stand alongside the mosques and wind towers of oldDubai. Dubai has many jewels in its crown, not least the unparalleled architecturalinnovations that confirm Dubai as a world leader; from the Burj Al Arab, the PalmIslands developments and The World – a series of man-made islands in the shapeof the continents – to what will perhaps become Dubai’s most symbolic structure,the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building.DECEMBER / page 19


a stunning lap in qualifying in Abu Dhabi gives Giorgioffshorefirst Pole Position podium


W<strong>OR</strong>LD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPAT 160MPH WHAT YOU SEE IN FRONT OF YOUIS ALREADY HIST<strong>OR</strong>Y…Just imagine…"…two of you strapped into an enclosed safetycockpit…one has the throttle controls the other the steering wheel…wrapped around you a five ton state-of-the-art carbon kevlar compositepowerboat…behind you two 900hp engines capable of speeds inexcess of 160mph…simply breathtaking".1 VICT<strong>OR</strong>YTEAM INFOTeam: VICT<strong>OR</strong>Y TEAM (Dubai, UAE)Boat: #1 VictoryTeam Owner: Government of DubaiManaging Director: Khalfan HaribGeneral Manager: Gianfranco VenturelliTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.67mBeam: 3.75mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Victory V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: Compositesvictoryteam.aeDRIVERMohammad Al Mehairi (UAE)Date of Birth: 5 January, 1975Place of Birth: Dubai, UAELives: DubaiEuropean Champion: 2009THROTTLEMANJean-Marc Sanchez (France)Date of Birth: 27 March, 1961Place of Birth: St Tropez, FranceLives: Dubai, UAEWorld Champion: 2007European Champion: 2009, 2007Middle East Champion: 2005DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2009 8 2 5 1DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2004 (1984) 47 10 28 23 <strong>FAZZA</strong>TEAM INFOTeam: VICT<strong>OR</strong>Y TEAM (Dubai, UAE)Boat: # 3 FazzaTeam Owner: Government of DubaiManaging Director: Khalfan HaribGeneral Manager: Gianfranco VenturelliTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.67mBeam: 3.75mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Victory V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: CompositesDRIVERArif Saif Al Zafeen (UAE)Date of Birth: 1 September, 1974Place of Birth: Dubai,U.A.E.Lives: DubaiWorld Champion: 2007European Champion: 2007THROTTLEMANNadir Bin Hendi (UAE)Date of Birth: 15 December, 1969Place of Birth: Dubai, U.A.E.Residence: DubaiWorld Champion: 2008Middle East Champion: 2008Pole Position Champion: 2008DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 17 11 3 4DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2005 38 11 5 7DECEMBER/ page 22


7 VICT<strong>OR</strong>YTEAM INFOTeam: VICT<strong>OR</strong>Y TEAM (Dubai, UAE)Boat: #7 VictoryTeam Owner: Government of DubaiManaging Director: Khalfan HaribGeneral Manager: Gianfranco VenturelliTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.67mBeam: 3.75mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Victory V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: CompositesDRIVERAbdullah Al Mehairbi (UAE)Date of Birth: 7 July, 1977Place of Birth: Dubai, UAELives: Dubaivictoryteam.aeTHROTTLEMANMohammed Al Marri (UAE)Date of Birth: 2 February, 1962Place of Birth: Dubai, UAELives: DubaiDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2008 14 - 8 -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2000 69 13 28 88 Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotelsvenetamarina.comscam-srl.itTEAM INFOTeam: VENETA MARINA - SCAM (Italy)Boat: # 8 Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli HotelsTeam Owner: Franco AlloniTeam Manager: Giampaolo MaschiettoTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 13.02mBeam: 3.60mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Lamborghini-SCAM 8.2litre, V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: Carbon Kevlar CompositesDRIVERMarco Pennesi (Italy)Date of Birth: 20 August 1960Place of Birth: Grottammare (AP), ItalyLives: GrottammareTHROTTLEMANGiampaolo Montavoci (Italy)Date of Birth: 10 December, 1959Place of Birth: Venice, ItalyLives: VeniceDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 5 - - -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS1998 91 - 2 110 SEA DUBAI - C.A.M.TEAM INFOTeam: DUEMME BROKER (SPAIN)Boat: #10 SEA DUBAI - C.A.M.Team Owner: Duemme Yacht Brokers Spain S.LTeam Manager: Alberto RigoTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 13.33mBeam: 3.57mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Mercury-<strong>Class</strong> 1 9.1litre, V8Builder: TencaraBoat Construction: CompositesDRIVERGiorgio Manuzzi (SMR)Date of Birth: 20 May, 1964Place of Birth: Cesena, ItalyLives: Cesenaduemme-offshore.comTHROTTLEMANGiovanni Carpitella (Italy)Date of Birth: 22 August, 1968Place of Birth: Venice, ItalyLives: LeccoDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 11 - 2 -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 22 - 1 -DECEMBER / page 23


11 MARITIMOTEAM INFOTeam: MARITIMO AUSTRALIA (Australia)Boat: # 11 MaritimoTeam Owner: Bill Barry-CotterTeam Manager: Jim PooleTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.90mBeam: 3.50mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: MARITIMO PerformanceEngines 9.1litre supercharged V8Builder: MaritimoDRIVERTom Barry-Cotter (Australia)Date of Birth: 27 March, 1988Place of Birth: Sydney, AustraliaLives: Gold Coastmaritimo.com.auTHROTTLEMANPal Virik Nilsen (Norway)Date of Birth: 20 December, 1974Place of Birth: Tonsberg, NorwayLives: SandefjordDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 19 - 3 -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2005 27 - 3 -12 MARITIMOTEAM INFOTeam: MARITIMO AUSTRALIA (Australia)Boat: # 12 MaritimoTeam Owner: Bill Barry-CotterTeam Manager: Ann-Marie CookTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.90mBeam: 3.50mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: MARITIMO PerformanceEngines 9.1litre supercharged V8Builder: MaritimoDRIVERGiorgio Manuzzi (SMR)Date of Birth: 20 May, 1964Place of Birth: Cesena (Italy)Lives: Cesenamaritimo.com.auTHROTTLEMANPeter ‘Muddy’ McGrath (New Zealand)Date of Birth: 5 January, 1956Place of Birth: Auckland, New ZealandLives: Gold Coast, AustraliaDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 11 - 2 -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2000 27 1 10 -18 GI<strong>OR</strong>GIOFFSH<strong>OR</strong>Egiorgioffshore.comTEAM INFOTeam: GI<strong>OR</strong>GIOFFSH<strong>OR</strong>E (Italy)Boat: # 18 GiorgioffshoreTeam Owner: Gianni GiorgiTeam Manager: Gianni GiorgiTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 13.44mBeam: 3.69mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: SKEMA V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: Carbon Kevlar - EpoxyDRIVERChristian Zaborowski (Norway)Date of Birth: 20 April, 1973Place of Birth: Asker, NorwayResidence: AskerTHROTTLEMANNicola Giorgi (Italy)Date of Birth: 18 August, 1973Place of Birth: Florence, ItalyLives: Montecatini TermeDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2005 26 1 5 1DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2000 70 - 1 -DECEMBER / page 24


90 WELMAXTEAM INFOTeam: UGLAND OFFSH<strong>OR</strong>E RACING (Norway)Boat: # 90 WelmaxTeam Owner: Jorn TandbergTeam Manager: Jorn TandbergTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.25mBeam: 3.47mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Mercury-<strong>Class</strong> 1, 9.1litre V8Builder: Marine Technology IncBoat Construction: Compositesuglandoffshoreracing.comDRIVERKolbjorn Selmer (Norway)Date of Birth: 4 December, 1976Place of Birth: Trondheim, NorwayResidence: TrondheimTHROTTLEMANJorn Tandberg (Norway)Date of Birth: 15 March, 1964Place of Birth: Larvik, NorwayLives: LarvikEuropean Champion: 2008DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2007 20 - 4 -DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2005 39 3 9 195 QATARTEAM INFOTeam: SPIRIT OF QATAR (Qatar)Boat: # 95 QatarTeam Owner: Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF)Team Principal: HE Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-ThaniTeam Manager: Matteo NicoliniTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.67mBeam: 3.75mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: Sterling V8 superchargedBuilder: VictoryBoat Construction: Compositesqmsf.orgDRIVERAbdullah Al-Sulaiti (Qatar)THROTTLEMANMatteo Nicolini (Italy)European Champion: 2005Date of Birth: 20 August, 1975Place of Birth: Doha, QatarLives: DohaDate of Birth: 8 July, 1964Place of Birth: Fermo, ItalyResidence: Dubai, UAEDEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2005 30 2 9 1DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS1992 (1986) 96 3 22 496 QATARTEAM INFOTeam: SPIRIT OF QATAR (Qatar)Boat: # 96 QatarTeam Owner: Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF)Team Principal: HE Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-ThaniTeam Manager: Matteo NicoliniTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSOverall Length: 12.67mBeam: 3.75mRacing Weight: 4800kgsEngines: SKEMA V12Builder: VictoryBoat Construction: Compositesqmsf.orgDRIVERSheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani (Qatar)Date of Birth: 20 July, 1968Place of Birth: Doha, QatarResidence: DohaEuropean Champion: 2005THROTTLEMANSteve Curtis (England)Date of Birth: 9 June, 1964Place of Birth: Wimbledon, EnglandLives: HytheWorld Champion: 2006, 2005, 20042003, 2002, 1998, 1987, 1985European Champion: 2006, 2003,2002, 1998Middle East Champion: 2007, 2006,2004, 2003Pole Position Champion: 2007, 2006,2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1992DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS2003 46 2 20 6DEBUT RACES WINS PODIUMS POLE POSITION WINS1992 (1984) 122 40 30 48DECEMBER / page 27


JULY / page 23


STANDINGSCLASS 1W<strong>OR</strong>LD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPafter round 5 of 61Fazza 3A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE)133EDOX POLE POSITIONCHAMPIONSHIPafter round 5 of 61 Fazza 384EUROPEANCHAMPIONSHIPafter round 3 of 31 Victory 175MIDDLE EASTCHAMPIONSHIPafter round 2 of 31 Fazza 3602Victory 1M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France)1252Victory 1652Fazza 3672Victory 1423Welmax 90K Selmer (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway)763Maritimo 11433Maritimo 11513Sea Dubai - C.A.M. 10304Maritimo 11T Barry-Cotter (Australia) / P V Nilsen (Norway)564Welmax 90414Welmax 90444Welmax 902156Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels 8R Lo Piano (Italy) / G Montavoci (Italy)Sea Dubai - C.A.M. 10A Al Hameli (U.A.E.) / G Carpitella (Italy)534456Qatar 95Giorgioffshore 1835295 Victory 76Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels 8302856Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels 8Qatar 9617157Giorgioffshore 18C Zaborowski (Norway) / N Giorgi (Italy)437Qatar 96247Giorgioffshore 18237Giorgioffshore 18148Victory 7A Al Mehairbi (U.A.E.) / M Al Marri (U.A.E.)388Victory 7198Sea Dubai - C.A.M. 10148Victory 749Qatar 96H J Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England)159Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels 8149Maritimo 1212-Qatar 95010Maritimo 12G Manuzzi (SMR) / P McGrath (New Zealand)1210Sea Dubai - C.A.M. 1013-Qatar 950-Maritimo 11011Qatar 95A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy)411Maritimo 1211-Qatar 960-Maritimo 120DECEMBER / page 29


<strong>Class</strong> 1 is the ‘spiritual heir’ to offshorepowerboat racing of the 1980s, whenlightning-fast catamarans started to do battleon open seas around the world.Today, <strong>Class</strong> 1 sets out to be the ultimate intop-flight powerboat racing, with spectacularevents on coastal racecourses, and easilyseen by ever increasing crowds of spectators.<strong>Class</strong> 1 is also the point of reference for theworld of powerboat racing in terms of itslevels of technology and safety, which havebeen achieved thanks to its Racing Rules,which enable racing with substantial parityof competition, despite using engines ofconceptually diverse designs.ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE - racing rules summaryFor further information contact:Marco SalaIOTAtel: + 39 02 3651 9780 email: marco@class-<strong>1.com</strong>class-<strong>1.com</strong>HULL DIMENSIONS AND MINIMUMWEIGHTS:Any existing hull built prior to1st January 2001, measuring12.0/14.63m (39ft.4in/48ft.0in) andweighing a minimum of 4800kg afterrace completion, will be grandfatheredindefinitely.Any hull built after 1st January 2001,measuring 12.19/13.41m (40/44 feet)and weighing a minimum of 4800kgafter race completion.Any hull measuring 11.5/13m usingthe 790 hp naturally aspirated enginesand weighing 4100kg after racecompletion.Other hull/engine combinations maybe permitted to compete in <strong>Class</strong> 1through specific dispensation fromthe World Professional PowerboatingAssociation (WPPA).MAXIMUM PERMITTED NOISELEVELS:The maximum permitted noise levelsfrom any individual competing boat ina WPPA <strong>Class</strong> 1 race is 100 Decibels+5%.Readings are taken at 50 metresdistance, at max RPM+/- 2% withno other race boat in the vicinity.Readings are only accepted as officialwhen taken with the official WPPAcalibrated sound meter.106 DBA and above – after the first2 races 2009 season, non eligibilityto raceENGINE RESTRICTIONS:V12 naturally aspirated engines maxRpm 8700All other engines max 7600 RpmV8 Engines max 7600 Rpm(See WPPA Rules/technical notes for790 hp/ 495 to 510 cu carburetedengines – thewppa.com)Max 4 camshafts per engineOEM camshaft position cannot bechangedOEM position of lifter bores cannot bechangedPistons to be produced from automotivepiston alloysHeads and blocks to be manufacturedin cast Aluminium or Iron onlyMax 4 valves per cylinderNo Titanium components or coatingswith the exception of cylinder headvalvesNo Ceramic components or coatingswith the exception of spark plugs, sealsand bearingsAny Diamond or hardened coatingsValves must open and close usingconventional mechanical methodsNo variable length tracts or ductsOriginal registered quantity of sparkplugs to be retainedCOMPRESSION RATIO MAXIMUMALLOWABLE:Natural aspirated 10.0:1Pressure charged 8.5:1Carbureted 10.5:1PROPELLERS:From 1st January 2009 there will be 1supplier of propellers for <strong>Class</strong> 1.The Propeller thickness cannot bealtered, and will be specified bythe manufacturer and/or the WPPA.Propeller cup may be altered; however,this will void any warranty claim thatmay arise. The manufacturer willspecify the areas that can be modified.Three sets of propellers which wereused in the 2008 season can beregistered and used for the 2009season and can only be replaced withthe official supplier’s <strong>Class</strong> 1 2009specification propellers.All Propellers must adhere to theMinimum thickness.Three different pairs of propellers perboat will be allowed. Propellers canonly be changed for the identical typeas those initially registered, due todamage or wear.Propellers will be allocated to a boat,for use on that boat only. For instancea two-boat team may not swapregistered propellers from one boat tothe other. However a two-boat teamwith fewer than 4 sets of registeredpropellers may use them on eitherboat.For 2009 Season only, 1x set ofpropellers can be changed for adifferent diameter or pitch during theracing season.CREW CONTROL:The system must be homologatedand fully inspected before installation,including all drawings and details ofcomponents. The system must meetthe rule and the ‘spirit of the rules’ inall aspects. The scrutineer’s decisionnot to allow any or all components inthe system is entirely at his discretionand cannot be appealed. The systemcannot be improved, changed ormodified in any way without priorwritten approval.Rule“All control inputs affecting trimmingand steering of the boat must bedirectly provided by the crew. It is notpermitted to interface the operationof the control surfaces, drives, ballasttanks, fuel tanks or throttles with anydevices that provide additional controlinput, whether electronic, mechanical,hydraulic, pneumatic, or any othersource.”Any additional sensing devices, suchas, but not exclusively, those used ina data acquisition system, must bedemonstrably physically independentof any individual control system.”For 790 HP naturally aspirated 4100kgboats;Steering must be by either drives orrudders, not both.Rudders must only be allowed to moveon one axis (no retractable rudders).Drives must not steer independently ofeach other (no toe in or out underway).If an electronic tie bar is used, a datalogger must be fitted at the team’scost.DECEMBER / page 30


<strong>OR</strong>GANISATIONSuimpowerboating.comUNION INTERNATIONALE MOTONAUTIQUE - UIMThe Union Internationale Motonautique (U.I.M.), wasformed in 1922 and is the world governing body formarine motorsport and is recognised as such by both theGeneral Association of International Sports Federations(GAISF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).Emirates/Dubai Duty FreeDubai Grand Prix, Dubai, U.A.E.10 - 12 December 2009Round 6 of the CLASS 1 W<strong>OR</strong>LD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPRound 3 of the CLASS 1 MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIPPresident: Raffaele ChiulliGeneral Secretary: Régine Vandekerckhoves3XX1thewppa.coms2s1C1CX2X3W<strong>OR</strong>LD PROFESSIONAL POWERBOATINGASSOCIATION - WPPAThe WPPA was founded on 2 December 2006, based onan agreement between Saeed Hareb and the InternationalOffshore Team Association (IOTA) and is located in Dubai.The WPPA has reached an agreement with the UIM, underthe terms of which the Association has the exclusiveright to manage <strong>Class</strong> 1 powerboat racing. The WPPA isresponsible for the development of this <strong>Class</strong>, for settingthe Rules and for providing the Race Officials.President: Saeed HarebGeneral Secretary: Sid BensalahINTERNATIONAL OFFSH<strong>OR</strong>E TEAM ASSOCIATION - IOTAFounded in 1987, the International Offshore Team Association(IOTA) is the organiser and the officially-sanctioned promoterand worldwide television and commercial rights holder of the<strong>Class</strong> 1 World Powerboat Championship. It represents thecollective interests of all teams competing in the championship.Chairman: Gianfranco VenturelliGeneral Secretary: Marco Salaclass-<strong>1.com</strong>TIMETABLEThursday, 10 December 200909:00 - 10:00 Administration/Registration09:00 - 12:00 Technical Scrutineering10:00 - 21:00 Fuel available11:00 Team Managers' Briefing11:00 - 19:00 Crane available12:30 Pilots course viewing on C1 Rib13:30 - 15:30 Official Practice on racecourse, incl. long lap17:00 Boat Parade from Jumeirah Beach Residence - DIMC20:00 Drivers' Briefing – DIMC Race Center20:30 Welcome ReceptionFriday, 11 December 200908:00 - 18:00 Crane available10:30 - 11:00 Official Practice on racecourse11:15 - 12:00 EDOX POLE POSITION15:30 EMIRATES/DUBAI DUTY FREE DUBAI GRAND PRIX - RACE 1followed by Podium presentation16:00 - 21:00 Fuel available20:30 Mina Seyahi Beach Party – Mina Seyahi Sailing ClubSaturday, 12 December 200908:00 - 18:00 Crane available11:00 - 12:30 Official Practice on racecourse, incl. long lap15:30 EMIRATES/DUBAI DUTY FREE DUBAI GRAND PRIX - RACE 2followed by Podium presentation20:00 Gala Dinner – Club House LawnRACE MAPb1First LapS-S1-S2-S3-X-X1-X2-X3-D-D1-E-E1-Fba2a1asf2------y5f1fDD1ee14.86 NmRace Lap4.50 NmF-F2-A-A1-A2-B-B1-C-C1-D-D1-E-E1-FLong Lap5.05 NmF-F2-A-A1-A2-B-B1-C-C1-D-D1-E-E1-FDECEMBER / page 32F<strong>OR</strong> INF<strong>OR</strong>MATION CONTACT:Nigel Quilter tel:+44(0)1252 713223 / mob:+44(0)7785 325346q@class-<strong>1.com</strong> / q@q4media.com / class-<strong>1.com</strong>RACE 1First Lap + 10 Race Laps + 1 Long lapRACE 2First Lap + 12 Race Laps + 2 Long Laps54.91 Nm68.96 Nm

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