The win sees Red FPT awarded two highly coveted pieces of silverware, the Beaverbrook and Harmsworth trophies.

Powered by the 2,400 horsepower of four FPT engines, Buzzi – alongside fellow Italian Emilio Riganti and Englishman Simon Powell – fought off the early challengers, Asia, Hot Lemon and Kerakoll, to record a remarkable fourth Cowes Torquay Cowes title and further cement his already legendary status in powerboat racing.

30 boats started and the early exchanges in very rough seas provided an exciting and competitive spectacle for the crowds lining the shore. By Torbay, the halfway stage of this 178 mile classic, the nip and tuck of the opening exchanges was confined to the chasing pack as Red FPT, averaging speeds of 60mph (96km/h) established its dominance and their only real threat – Chinese entry Asia – fell back with trim problems.

“This win gives me as much satisfaction as my first in this boat 22 years ago,” confirmed a jubilant Fabio Buzzi. “It is a remarkable craft, but the secret is the engine package from FPT. Reliability is everything in this type of racing, you can’t win if you don’t finish!”

The Italian, Mario Invernizzi, and Englishman, Peter Dredge, in Kerakoll crossed the line in second but were later disqualified for losing their life raft in Lyme Bay. Second went to local competitors, Vee Ganjavian and Gareth Williams from Southampton, their achievements in Fury, a 39ft Phantom, was an example of seamanship and bravery over weight and power as they took the most direct route home in dangerously mixed conditions. In third place was last years race winner, Cinzano.

As the drama unfolded on the waves, a successful weekend of off water activity has been provided by new title sponsors RB12.com. The large crowds visiting the Cowes Yacht Haven endorsing the decision to increase family entertainment at the Festival which will officially be brought to a close by a firework display at the RB12.com Race Village on Sunday evening.

We will very soon release some major plans for 2011, including more than one class !

My friend, Bartlomiej Marszalek is in Latvia for F2 powerboat promotion with Uvis Slakteris, and they are both ready for the final two rounds in the World F2 championship in Italy. Watch the promot video here

The championships opened with the teams parading into the grounds of the Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club with national flags flying and anthems playing. The UIM President Dr.Raffaele Chiulli gave a short address and welcomed the competitors to the venue, the children then recited the Formula Future Olympic oath and the championships were declared officially open.

A team of RYA officials co-ordinated the activities and ensured fair competition. Action on the water was non stop all weekend with teams cheering on their respective competitors throughout, this reaching a crescendo as the Formula Future World Semi Finals and Finals played out. The overall team winners were Germany who consistently achieved great results, with Czech Republic coming in second followed by Malaysia in third place. The host nation UK took Gold in Class four with Jordan Muckles from Sunderland, who after an exceptional performance in both the manoeuvring and the slalom was crowned Class 4 World Champion in both events as well as winning Formula Future World Individual in his class.

As part of the UIM Youth Development Programme which has been designed to encourage more children into the UIM Junior racing classes, the RYA provided a full programme of training activities throughout the weekend. These activities were very well supported with more than 100 training sessions being provided. The RYA provided a range of junior training boats which included the very popular GT15 and GT30 classes. The popularity and success of this new initiative was clearly evident in the ever present smiling faces of the children especially as they got into and out of the Junior Race training boats.

The RYA representatives were delighted and honoured to host this extremely important competition and firmly believe that the future of the sport of powerboat racing lies with Formula Future and the combined training activities of the new UIM Youth Development Programme.

The UIM President thanked the RYA for having organized this event and expressed his gratitude to John Puddifoot for his much appreciated support to both UIM Formula Future and junior racing programs and to Powerboat P1 for assisting in the sponsorship and making these unique training opportunities possible.

The UIM President Dr. Raffaele Chiulli stated  “Today, we all should feel proud to have succeeded to gather for this event 75 teens, from 8 to 18 years old, and in total more than 250 people who travelled from all over the world to come here to this prestigious powerboat racing club. Junior racing and training must be seen as a core activity of the UIM and fundamental to its very existence. The UIM is indeed committed to encourage new junior racers into the sport of power boating and to emphasize the fun, enjoyment, competition and teamwork involved.

Today we have also an opportunity to outline the importance of safety, education and responsibility. Creating a pathway of progression for the UIM Junior Racing classes is one of the key objectives of the UIM. The existing UIM Formula Future program already provides an ideal platform from which the basic water awareness skills can be developed and we are working hard to establish a framework by which we can promote and encourage new participants into the sport of powerboat racing through a structured program of youth training and junior racing. Junior promotion, junior training and junior involvement are crucial to the ongoing success of the sport and the UIM, being part of the International Olympic Committee family, must ensure practices and activities conform with the Olympic Charter. Let’s promote our juniors and secure a bright future for our sport and for our teens. You are our future and we hope you will stay in the UIM Family for many years to come“

Cowes

Alongside fellow Italian Emilio Riganti and Britain’s Simon Powell, Buzzi took a tactical approach in the uncertain waters of the 100-mile course, averaging 60 knots, well below the speed afforded to the 2400 horse power machine, to preserve the boat, engines and crew for Sunday’s second leg, the Cowes Torquay Cowes.

“It’s very satisfying to be back racing and winning,” explained Buzzi. “The Italian Federation says I am too old to race. I may have been 67 when the race started, now I am 44!

“It was very difficult, sometimes flat where we could accelerate but then suddenly choppy which was a dangerous mix. The boat and its FPT engines ran perfectly, it was important not to overstretch them, Sunday’s race is too important.”

Powerboat Asia, piloted by Martin Lai, Sarah Donohue and Tom Williams-Hawkes came in second, followed by Venturer of Londoner Andy Macateer.

“We couldn’t catch Fabio, our boat is lighter and with only half the power, but this is an excellent result,” said Martin Lai, owner and throttleman, Powerboat Asia. “The boat and crew are a bit battered but we’ll be looking good by Sunday.”

Austrian Hannes Bohinc and Wettpunkt.com crossed the line in sixth place. “Today the seas did not favour our boat but Sunday is another day.” he said.

The British Powerboat Festival at the RB12.com Race Village, Cowes Yacht Haven continues across the Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday’s 50^th running of the Cowes Torquay Cowes starts at 10am.

-ENDS-

Issued by Polygon Marketing. For further information, contact Chris Ray [chris@polygon.uk.com] or telephone 07949 864 352.

For more information on the British Powerboat Festival, log on towww.britishpowerboatfestival.com, www.cowes2010.co.uk andwww.rb12.com.

There will be 2 rounds in Viverone, organized by Rainbow Team Association. Well done
U.I.M. F2 World Powerboat Championship
Grand Prix’s of Italy, Viverone Lake.

GP1 September 11th GP2 September 12 2010

National Authority: FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA MOTONAUTICA (F.I.M)
Organizer: Rainbow Team Association a.s.d.
Regione Torcello 3\a
15033 Casale Monferrato (AL)
Italy
Phone : +39 3356031400
Fax : +39 0142451668
E-mail: rainbowf1@plion.com
Race Officials
U.I.M: Gordon Sutherland
U.I.M. Technical Commissioner: Arthur Mostert

Race secretary: FIM
Medical Service: Ivrea Hosphital
Rescue Team: FIM Bergamo Scuba Angels
Official Timekeeper : to be confirmed
1. Classes and rules
1.1 U.I.M. Formula 2 Catamarans with power units conforming to SST 120 and SST 200 regulations. All boats must be equipped according to UIM Blue Pages F2 rules as per the 2010 UIM Rulebook.
1.2. U.I.M. rules (Blue and White Pages) and the advance program.
1.3. The organizers and race officials retain the right to announce additional rules and regulations specifically for the race mentioned in this advance program. These rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the U.I.M. and shall be equally mandatory as any other rules and regulations of these races.
Drivers shall be informed about these additional rules and regulations by the race officials during the official drivers’ briefings.
1.4. Official language of the event: English

2. Dates and Place
2.1. GP1 September 11th 2010

2.2. GP2 September 12th 2010

2.3 ITALY, Lago Di Viverone, Viverone.
3. Participation in the U.I.M. F2 WC rounds, GP’s of Italy
3.1. Drivers will be admitted to the races only after providing the following (original documents must be presented and copies handed over to race secretary):
3.2. Official letter of Start Approval from their National Authority,
3.3. Measurement Certificate, National License, Personal Insurance
3.4. Documents of medical examination
3.5. UIM F2 Superlicence
4. Application
4.1. Applications shall be fully completed and approved by respective National Authority.
4.2. Entries must be sent before September 7th , 2010 to the Local Organizer. In email to

rainbowf1@plion.com or by fax to : +390142451668. All applications will be confirmed by an email reply from the organizers. If a driver has not received such confirmation, he/she is responsible to contact the organizers to verify the application.
5. Insurance
5.1 The insurance of the race, including civil responsibility (RC) as per law and “haulage and launch” is charged to the FIM. All the drivers (italians and foreigners) at the time of the administrative checks should sign the “Race Organizer Liability Form” under penalty of not participating to the competition.
6. Race course for the Grand Prix’s of Italy
See attached drawing of the racecourse.
Circuit Length: 1.600 mt.
Number of Buoys: 5
Number of boats allowed to race: 24
7. Drivers’ meetings
7.1. Mandatory drivers’ meetings will be held in the mornings of September 11th and 12th, according to the provisional time schedule attached to this Advanced Program.
7.2. Place and time, if changed, for drivers’ meetings will be announced during driver registration.
7.3. Drivers’ meetings shall be chaired by the OOD and the U.I.M. Commissioner and the official language of the meetings shall be English.
7.4. Drivers absent from the drivers’ meeting shall be excluded from participating in the events of that day and shall receive a penalty of 200 EUR.
8. PIT area
8.1. PIT area shall be closed, secured and restricted territory available to the technical staff of the teams, drivers and their equipment only. All technical preparation of the boats and their launch into the water shall be performed at the PIT area.
8.2. Any open fire or smoking shall be strictly prohibited in the PIT area.
8.3. Every boat in the PIT area shall have a fire extinguisher located in close vicinity of the boat.
8.4. No animals shall be allowed in the PIT area.
8.5. PIT area will be guarded from Friday 10th September until Monday 13th September.
8.6. PIT area will be closed during night hours 22:00 to 7:00 and nobody without a permission of race officials shall be allowed there.
8.7. PIT Area Passes and Pontoon Passes shall be provided by the organizers at the time of arrival of teams. Each team is responsible for indicating number of necessary PIT area passes at the time of application.
8.8. All team staff and drivers must wear appropriate team clothing and closed toe shoes at the PIT area at all times.
8.9. Any further rules and requirements relating to the PIT area and its use shall be provided to the teams at registration and/or drivers’ meetings and posted on designated board in PIT area.
8.10. Any violation in the PIT area shall be subject to a fine. Teams shall be informed about the applicable fines at the time of registration and posted on designated board in the PIT area. Pits Officer shall bear sole responsibility for ensuring compliance with rules in the PIT area.
9. Launching of the boats into the water
9.1. Launch of the boats into the water shall be performed with cranes in specially marked places only.
9.2. Two cranes will be available to launch the boats on September 11th & 12th 08:00 AM onwards.
9.3. Instructions of crane operators must be observed at all times during the launch of the boat into the water. Equipment must comply with the U.I.M. rules (rule 205.12).

10. Fuel
10.1. Teams shall buy their racing fuel at the local designated Fuel Station. Teams are responsible to hand over
their fuel cans with race numbers to the assistants of the Local Organizer and assistants will take care of transporting fuel canisters to the appointed Fuel Station ( this service to be confirmed ). Fuel is bought at the actual commercial price at the appointed Fuel Station TAMOIL in Viverone. Fuel type WR100 98 octane or regular green 95 octane. Currency of Payment for fuel is Euro (€).
10.2. Fuel will be checked and tested during the event by the Technical Committee according to the U.I.M.
rules.
11. Practice
11.1. Practice will be allowed only after the technical inspection of the boat on the course as it will be laid out for the race.
11.2. Practice will be allowed only during the official practice sessions according to the final time schedule of the event. Course will be closed for practice during any other time and any boat on the course during this time shall be subject to the disqualification from the event.
12. Start
12.1. The start will be dead engine start from a jetty as per UIM Rules white and blue pages.
12.2. The start will be signalled with lights.
12.3. On the start jetty each driver can be accompanied by not more than three mechanics.
12.4. It is the driver’s responsibility to place the boat on the start in time.
Late starters can only join the field by following the instructions of the Pontoon Marshall.
13. Finish
13.1. After the first driver completes the race distance, each boat driven by the power of its own engine and
having completed at least 70% of the laps of the winning boat will be classified as a finisher.
14. Weighing
14.1. During the event each boat must be prepared for the weighing procedure which shall be carried out by the technical committee at any requested time. The weighing of the boats cannot be protested.
15. Results and protests
15.1. Results will be published on designated board in the PIT area.
15.2. Any protests must be submitted to the race secretary in English according to the UIM rule 403.
15.3. Protest fee is 80 EUR and it is payable at the time of submission of the protest.
16. International jury
16.1. Participation in the international shall be subject to the official mandate from the National Federation. All members of the international jury shall present their credentials to the race secretary before drivers’ meetings on September 11th & 12th, 2010.
17. Prizes
17.1. First three places of the Grand Prix’s will be awarded with cups and prizes.
17.2. All drivers and teams of each event must attend the Prize giving ceremony after the finish of the final Grand Prix races on 11th & 12th September, as per the Time Schedule.
17.3. Everyone must attend the Prize giving ceremony in their team’s uniform.
18. Noise and environment
18.1. Driver of every boat is responsible that the engine does not exceed noise levels at all times as specified in UIM rule 504.
18.2. Utmost care must be taken to avoid spilling fuel or oil. To ensure this, an absorbent carpet shall be used (UIM rule 703).
18.3. Every member of each team is responsible to take care of the environment around their tents, boats, and equipment. Infringement of these environmental-protective rules will result a fine of 200 EUR.
19. Alcohol and drugs
19.1. Drivers and mechanics should follow the rule No. 205.02.02 of the UIM Rule Book concerning alcohol and drugs. Random tests may be carried-out at any time during the event.
20. Buoys
20.1. Any driver damaging or breaking a buoy (including anchor and weight parts) shall be subject to a 200 EUR penalty payable immediately to the race secretary. Should the responsible driver fail to pay the penalty fees of buoy infringement then he/she is prohibited from participating the following events of the Time Schedule. Once payments are made, the driver is allowed to re-join the events of the Time Schedule.
21. Accommodation:
21.1. Hotel Marina
Address: Casale Comuna 10, Viverone
Tel/Fax: +390161987577
E-mail: info@hotelmarinaviverone.it
Web: www.hotelmarinaviverone.it

21.2. . Hotel Royal
Address: Lungo Lago,19 – Viverone
Tel / Fax: +390161987038
Email: info@hotelroyal.org
Web: www.hotelroyal.org

21.3 UNA Golf Hotel Cavaglià
Address: via Santhià 75 – Cavaglià 13881 (BI)
Tel/Fax +390161966771 – fax +390161966620
Email:
Web : www.unahotels.it
21.4. Hotel Ristorante Taverna Verde
Address: S.S.288 Lago di Viverone n°28 – Anzasco di Piverone
Tel\Fax +390125687965
Email : info@tavernaverde.it
Web : www.tavernaverde.it

22. Travel expense allowance and prize money
22.1 Prize money will be paid on site in Euro’s. Only 1 amount of prize money will be paid for both GP’s ( as per agreement with F2 Drivers)
22.2 Travel Money x 1 will be paid on site in Euro’s on a per km basis.
23. Additional rules
23.1. The organizer reserves the right to make any changes in the rules and regulations of this competition. All changes will be published in writing and announce during the drivers’ briefings.
23.2. Organizer invites the participants to use their national flags and team forms.
23.3. By signing the entry form participant accepts the rules and regulations of this advance program, organizer
instructions and U.I.M. rules.
23.4. Organizers in no way shall have any responsibility towards the drivers, mechanics, or other participants of the event for any material damages incurred during or in connection with the event. Boat drivers and other participants acknowledge that they are fully aware of risks associated with participation in the races and shall take part in the races at their own risk.
23.5 The Local Organizer provides stickers of Local Sponsors of the event which should be attached onto both sponsons of each participating boat as mandatory regulation of the Local Organizer.

24. Immersion Testing
As per the UIM rules. all drivers must have a valid Immersion Test Certificate.

25. Visa requirements
25.1. It is the responsibility of each team and driver to obtain visa for the entry in Ital, if necessary.
Please contact your nearest Italian embassy or consulate to find out whether you need the visa to enter Italy and
requirements to apply for it.
If you are in doubt or have any questions about your visa to enter Italy, please contact the organizers and they
will do their best to assist in the process.
Note that, if you need a visa and invitation for obtaining the visa, you must contact the organizers no later than
September 4th, 2010. Process of obtaining the visa can be time consuming and, thus, organizers may not be able
to assist you, if not inadequate time is allocated to the procedure.
U.I.M. F2 World Powerboat Championship
Grand Prix’s of Italy
GP1 September 11th GP2 September 12 2010
Viverone, Italy
PROVISIONAL TIME SCHEDULE
September 10th, (FRIDAY)
Arrival of teams, allocation of PIT area and preparation
15:00-18:00 Document control
12:00-18:00 Technical control
18:00- Drivers Briefing
September 11th, (SATURDAY)
08:15 –Launching of boats
08.45 – 09.30 Free practice
10.00 – Launching of boats
10.30 – 11.15 Time Trial 1
11.45 – Launching of boats
12.15-13.00 Time Trial 2
13:00-14.00 Lunch Break
14.00-14.45 – Two seaters
14.45- Launching of boats
15.15 –Parade Lap
15.30 – U.I.M F2 World Championship of Italy – GP1
17.00 – Classic Racers exhibition
17.30 – Two seaters
18.00 – Prize Giving
18:30- Drivers Briefing
September 12th, (SUNDAY)
08:15 –Launching of boats
08.45 – 09.30 Free practice
10.00 – Launching of boats
10.30 – 11.15 Time Trial 1
11.45 – Launching of boats
12.15-13.00 Time Trial 2
13:00-14.00 Lunch Break
14.00-14.45 Two seaters
14.45- Launching of boats
15.15 –Parade Lap
15.30 – U.I.M F2 World Championship of Italy – GP2
17.00 – Classic Racers exhibition
17.30 – Two seaters
18.00 – Prize Giving
U.I.M. F2 World Powerboat Championship
Grand Prix’s of Italy
GP1 September 11th & GP2 September 12 2010
Viverone, Italy
ENTRY FORM
DRIVER
Family name………………………………….. First name……………………………
Date of birth …………………………………. Place of birth…………………………..
Blood group …………………………………..
Country Address
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
E-mail ………………………………………….
Phone ………………………………………….
Fax ……………………………………………..
National license # …………………………. Issued by ……………………………
Date of Issue:
BOAT
Hull manufacturer ……………………….. Year of Make ……………………..
Engine make ………………………………..
Race # …………………………………………
I hereby confirm that the information contained herein is correct. I will conform to the rules and regulations of
the U.I.M.,
National Authority and Local Organizer. I assure that all members of my teams, its sponsors, and other such
acquainted persons will be governed by the same rules as previously expressed. By signing this Entry Form, the
driver confirms that participation in the above mentioned events for him/her and any other person connected or
being the member of his/her team is under their own risk and responsibility
Signature Date
APPROVED BY THE DRIVER’S NATIONAL AUTHORITY
Date Signature Stamp

Unfortunately the F2 Race that was scheduled in Kuwait has now been canceled.

As you all know, in order for the F2 World Championship 2010 to be valid, we must have a minimum of 3 rounds.

In order to recover the F2 2010 season, the Italian National Authority ( FIM ) has been working very hard and have made the following proposal to the F2 Drivers :

2 X World Championship Rounds in Viverone, Italy ( 63 miles outside of Milan )

Race 1 – Saturday 11th September
Race 2 – Sunday 12th September

1 X Travel Money for the 2 races – this means that FIM will only provide 1 payment of travel money for both races combined.

1 X Prize money for the 2 races – this means that FIM will only provide the agreed prize money for 1 race and divide by both races combined.

I am fully aware that this is not an ideal situation, but in my opinion the offer that we have from FIM is the best chance we have on ensuring that we have an F2 World Championship in 2010.

If you have any objections or questions about this proposal, please urgently contact me. If I do not receive any objections by 10am tomorrow morning ( 24th ), I shall assume that everyone is agreed and will inform the UIM accordingly.

Please pass this information to any other interested F2 Driver.

Kind Regards

Jeni Jelf
F2 Team Rep
+44 7958133880
+44 1622851898

Only sure thing right now, is that things have to change for next year, and I see hope…