SAILING ISA Powerboat Racing: Powerboat Racing in Virginia

Powerboat Racing across four different classes will take place on Lough Ramor, Virginia, Co Cavan on 5th & 6th September 2009.

The Irish Powerboat Club will host this two day event for competitors from Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. This Cross Border Powerboat Race will incorporate Round 6 of the ISA National Powerboat Racing Championship 2009.

An exciting spectator sport, this powerboat racing event will consist of up to six races per class around a defined course. The race area will be close enough to allow onshore spectators experience the thrill of this sport. In addition the pit area will be located in the Lakeside Manor Hotel car park, which although sectioned off will also be visible to the public.

ISA Motorboat Development Officer Denis Dillon explained: "Powerboat Racing is exciting and this is a great opportunity to see just how thrilling it can be. Unlike many other powerboat races, which take place offshore, circuit racing is very accessible for spectators. For this event there could be up to 24 races, each with a number of laps.