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Event:Powerboat Poker Run 2009
Date:Saturday 22nd August 2009

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POWERBOAT POKER RUN

COTE D’AZUR – 22nd AUGUST 2009



We would like to invite all offshore/power boat owners and enthusiasts to take part in our first annual Charity Poker Run.

SCHEDULE: At the drivers briefing you will receive your first playing card and details of the course. SATURDAY morning, load up your boat with friends and family and set off to pick up the remaining cards to complete your hand.

LUNCH STOP – FASHION SHOW

DINER AND PRIZE GIVING

HOW TO PARTICIPATE; Enter your boat – bring friends and family – run the course then tie up in time for dinner. Alternatively, just join your friends at the party where you can still receive a Poker Hand.

2009 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship

There are also VIP packages available for guests with no boats of their own:


With the aim of offering our clients the exhilarating experience only our sport can provide, this series of initiatives has been designed for those who would like to take a front row seat in the Class 1 experience.


The Nor-Tech Experience

During Race days, it is possible to experience the emotions of speeding around the same race course as the champions.

Two 5-seat 36 Nor-Tech supercats will take up to 4 guests and speed along at over 100 miles per hour, throttled by an official pilot.

The 100mph Club

100 miles per hour – there are not many people around who have ever gone faster than this on water. This is the chance to take a trip around the official 2.3 mile Class 1 race course and experience for a day the unique thrill of this sport.

ACTIVITIES: with timing to be determined in accordance with the Class 1 Grand Prix programme.

Possibility of accommodating 48 guests per day.

Each Participant will receive:

· “100 mph Club” personalised pass
· Official Class 1 – 100 mph Club clothing limited edition: cap, polo-shirt and zip bag.

The 100 mph Club is INCLUDED IN THE CLASS 1 VIP PACKAGE


Match Race

A proper simulated race, engrossing and exhilarating, which offers the chance to take a leading role and experience at first hand the adrenaline rush which this sport creates. A full day programme, with the first part dedicated to learning the theory and practice of driving techniques, the second to the elimination rounds which determine the two finalists who will go head to head to decide the overall Champion. The number of participants requested is 8.

ACTIVITIES: A full day experience the day before or after the 3 day GP
Also available out with the Class 1 Championship calendar as a corporate event.
Up to 60 participants.

10.00 Briefing and on-land instruction on driving techniques
11.00 Board Supercat
11.00 – 12.00 Driving lesson
12.00 – 12.30 Timing on race course
13.00 – 14.30 Lunch (no alcohol for participants)
14.30 – 15.00 Driviers Briefing
15.00 – 16.00 MATCH RACE – Elimination Rounds
16.00 – 16.30 MATCH RACE a head to head knockout which determines the overall Champion.
16.30 – 17.00 Prize giving ceremony
N.B. The schedule may vary in accordance with numbers and conditions.

Each Participant will receive:

· 100 mph Club Personalised pass
· Official Class 1 100mph Club limited edition cap, polo-shirt, buoy bag
· Access to the Class 1 hospitality area and related services
· Match Race trophy for the overall Champion


CLASS 1 VIP PACKAGE

EVENT TIMETABLE –Provisional General GP Programme

C1 EDOX POLE POSITION DAT
10.30 – 17.00 Class 1 VIP PADDOCK Open
10.00 – 11.00 Official Practice – Class 1 VIP PADDOCK
12.30 – 14.30 Buffet Lunch – Class 1 VIP PADDOCK
14.30 EDOX Pole Position – Class 1 VIP RESERVED AREA

C1 GRAND PRIX DAY
10.30 – 17.00 Class 1 VIP PADDOCK Open
10.00 – 11.00 Official Practice – Class 1 VIP PADDOCK
12.30 – 14.30 Buffet Lunch – Class 1 VIP PADDOCK
15.00 GRAND PRIZ START – Class 1 VIP RESERVED AREA

Class 1 VIP PACKAGE includes:

· VIP Pass
· Set of Class 1 official clothing (polo shirt, cap, zip bag)
· Buffet Lunch for 2 days in the Class 1 Paddock
· Open bar for 2 days in the Class 1 Paddock
· 100 mph Club (a breathtaking trip on the Nor-Tech/Go-Faster, Class 1 Championship official start boats around the 2.3 mile Class 1 race course)

Class 1 VIP PADDOCK

Paddock Area reserved for teams, journalists and sponsors.

· Technical areas – dry and wet pit
· Teams hospitality areas


OFFICIAL VIP Class 1 Hospitality Paddock:
During each Grand Prix an area reserved for special guests, journalists, local VIP, sponsors, pilots and team managers is set up at the most spectacular site available at each venue.

A very exclusive place right at the heart of the event!

Details and pricing available on request.


PROVISIONAL CLASS -1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

CALENDER 2009

QATAR - Doha 25th April
RESERVE DATE 16th May
SPAIN - Alicante 7th June
RUSSIA – Moscow 5th July
NORWAY – Arendal 19th July
ROMANIA – Constanta 30th August
UKRAINE 13th September
ITALY – Stresa 4th October
Middle East 20th November
U.A.E. – Dubai 12th December