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kinfast
11-12-2007, 05:59 PM
The result of Septembers 1st national powerboat race of Malta, which was officiated by the RYA and sponsored by the Maltese government & various local corporations is the formation of the Maltese Powerboat Association (MPA).

The objectives of the MPA are..........

1.To encourage & promote all safe forms of powerboat racing in Malta.

2.To encourage, promote & assist Maltese nationals to race internationally.

3.To encourage foreign powerboat racers to race in Malta.

4.To encourage & train all powerboat users in Malta, safe & considerate boat driving skills.

5.Promote the Maltese Islands and what they can offer to the powerboat owner.

The MPA intend to run with the RYA's assistance & help, 6 race weekends in 2008. Dates will be released in feb 2008.

Anyone wishing to participate should contact.........

franciscc50@hotmail.com

ciao
04-02-2008, 02:10 PM
Some boat racing that went on last weekend.

http://www.mpa.com.mt/news.htm

D Harry
04-04-2008, 02:45 AM
It was a fantastic weekend, although my boat stopped due a fuel pump problem :-( here are some clips which I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2625bNTZ88
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAasfvkci6U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLpuOU4aIc

enjoy

Ben Mazur
04-04-2008, 07:25 AM
Looks like some beautiful weather. Which boat were you racing?

D Harry
04-04-2008, 09:25 AM
Looks like some beautiful weather. Which boat were you racing?

The Scarab 22 feet

Ben Mazur
04-04-2008, 09:36 AM
Ah, the one boat that sounded good!

D Harry
04-04-2008, 09:38 AM
Yes, everyone told me that!! until it lasted lol

ForTwo
04-04-2008, 10:57 AM
Guess howes was lucky you didn't finished :) pitty there are no more chaudron 33 joined

D Harry
04-04-2008, 11:57 AM
yea, he was very happy cause at last he won a race!!! lol

ciao
04-04-2008, 02:54 PM
He always wins the race to the bar!

ForTwo
04-04-2008, 04:31 PM
to the bar... indead, but he never finishes :)

D Harry
04-05-2008, 01:54 AM
Ciao, That's a good one:D

kinfast
04-06-2008, 12:31 AM
All very true, never finished at the bar, but always finishes when racing...the glory of Mercury racing outboards and a pussy driver....works for me!!!!

Thanks to all who were involved and those which have showed support for our rookie series.

Be safe all

ForTwo
04-06-2008, 04:32 PM
I'll drink 2 that ! congratz Paul and to all organzing the event !