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The 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race starts on the 7th of June 2010 from Galway Bay.
On Irelands June Bank Holiday Monday, more than 50 of the world’s most prestigious powerboats will set off on the 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race, leaving from Galway Bay and undertaking the full circuit of Irelands rugged coast line, the 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race is considered by many as the most challenging International powerboat race in the world.
A world renowned and esteemed event, the 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race will attract competitors and spectators from across the globe. Held in five stages (Galway to Killybegs, Killybegs to Bangor, Bangor to Waterford, Waterford to Fenit, and Fenit to Galway) this year’s event will be a true test of stamina for all competitors.
The 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race is such a gruelling and challenging event that only true world-class powerboat racers will be in with even a passing chance at a winning position. And, good news for those of you who are not experienced powerboat professionals, the event is being celebrated off-water too, with the race being used as a platform to showcase the best that Ireland has to offer by way of tourism to the global sailing community. Each of the five onshore destinations will be running exciting events to show the rest of the world the fantastic opportunities that Ireland has by way of sailing and entertainment.
Anyone coming to Galway during the 2010 Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race can expect to enjoy a plethora of entertainment, including a live music festival, boat show, craft market and much more. Don’t have your sea legs yet? Don’t worry, simply take advantage of the quality
car hire Ireland has to offer to follow the race as it circumvents the Irish coast. Each race stopover will have festivals and entertainment programmes that will be sure to keep you entertained while offering you the chance to tour around Ireland and its picturesque countryside.
The boat race itself will be full of excitement as competition is set to be fierce, the Ireland round the coast record has been broken two times in the last three months, so expect competition to be rife. Currently, the record is set at 18 hours 38 minutes and 50 seconds, so if you do opt to travel the route by hire-car, expect to be lagging behind!
images on this page of powerboats are from
wikipedia
2010 around Ireland offshore powerboat race
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