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Not long after announcing a new event to kick off its 2010 racing season, Powerboat P1 confirmed the addition of another new location—Yalta, Ukraine—in early December. Set to follow the opener in Split, Croatia, in mid-April, the Ukrainian Grand Prix of the Sea will take place May 7-9.
Powerboat P1 management and senior officials of the National Ukrainian Powerboat Federation (NUPF) have discussed the event for more than year, and enthusiasm increased as Viktor Shemchuk, president of the NUPF, joined the world champion Seagull Chaudron SuperSport team, which raced under the Ukrainian Spirit flag in 2009 and won its third consecutive title. “Yalta is the pearl of the Ukraine and our most popular tourist destination,” said Shemchuk. “Many international forums, summits and festivals are held here. We will strive to make the Ukrainian Grand Prix of the Sea the most significant event on the country’s 2010 calendar. It is a great honor for us to bring powerboating back to Yalta where it enjoys a 100-year history.” Powerboat P1 Chairman & CEO Asif Rangoonwala was thrilled with the federation’s vision for Powerboat P1. “Hosting our first event in Ukraine attests to our determination and commitment to extend the series’ footprint into new and exciting territories,” he said. “Racing on the Black Sea, with a fresh enthusiastic audience, represents a fantastic opportunity for increasing the world championship’s global reach.” For more information, check out www.powerboatp1.com. Provisional Powerboat P1 World Championship 2010 Schedule If you like what you're reading, get more by subscribing to Powerboat magazine here. |
The event marks the first appearance for Powerboat P1 in the Ukraine, although the city on the seaside peninsula of Crimea hosted a powerboat race in the 1980s. As a popular tourist city on the Black Sea, Yalta is known for its cafe-lined harbor front and beaches where the Powerboat P1 racing will be staged.
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