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The UIM F1H2O World Championship is the world’s foremost international series of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing.

Highly competitive, intensely challenging, risky and entertaining, inshore circuit powerboat racing is the ultimate adrenalin rush and regarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world.

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UNO EMBASSY..2020

Back in the day as the old ENFIELD hull UNO /WOT /EMBASSY etc Don Shead designed the 40ft Planatec hull as her replacement, it turned out the old Alli boat was still much faster and they resumed racing with her…the Planatec UNO EMBASSY was sold to Richard Benge, renamed and raced as THUNDERBIRD…..33 YEARS later Rob Gray acquired the boat and with the help of Mike Bontoff she was sent to the States and re rigged…she raced again with no less than Mike Mantle on board…then subsequently disappeared back into storage ….another quick forward to 2019/20 and the news breaks that after lengthy discussions she is purchase by Gordon McMath and Phil Morris…we all agree that this beautiful craft will make an incredible addition to the 2021 racing fleet.

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F1 Powerboat Championship 2024 Season

The 2024 F1 Powerboat Championship starts this May and runs through October. We will be racing at several new great venues this year around the country and going back to Colorado In October. You can watch all of the exciting racing action from each race day in its entirety right here on the official website in the video player above or join us on the F1 Powerboat Championship YouTube Page. Keep checking back right here for updates as we work out the details for the 2024 Racing Season.

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Lake Toba welcomes F1 PowerBoat Championship 2023 enthusiasts with natural charm

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ake Toba, North Sumatera, is the upcoming venue for the F1 PowerBoat Championship from Feb. 25-26, 2023. Touted as the biggest PowerBoat tournament, the Championship will feature 20 athletes spread across 10 teams from six countries.

Aside from being the most important event in powerboat racing, the Championship will provide ample opportunity to promote the natural beauty of Lake Toba and its surrounding areas to international spectators flying in from all over the world.

“This event is as important as the MotoGP in Mandalika, Lombok last year. Thus, we believe that the F1 PowerBoat Championship will be the perfect event to showcase the attractiveness of Lake Toba to international audiences.” said Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno.

“The influx of travellers coming in from all over the world would surely boost economic recovery in the area, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMES),” he added.

In between adrenaline-pumping powerboat races, visitors can fully immerse themselves in the natural allure of Lake Toba, one of Indonesia’s five Super Priority Tourism Destinations. The lake, with an area of more than 1,145 square kilometers and a depth of 508 meters, was formed from by a violent prehistoric volcanic eruption 74 thousand years ago.

Other destinations around Lake Toba are not short of charm either. Situated on the south of the lake, the town of Balige offers a magnificent view of Lake Toba and surrounding mountains. The town was also a witness to the native Batak people’s first revolt against the Dutch government.

Upon visiting Balige, travelers are treated to a scenery of Lake Toba from a variety of different viewpoints at Tarabunga Hill, Pahoda, Lumban BulBul Beach or Samosir Beach.

The Lumban BulBul Beach sets itself apart from other beaches for being a freshwater beach lined with white, sparkling sands. Visitors can take part in exciting water-based activities such as banana boating, riding on the traditional solu boat or renting a motorboat to do some sightseeing around the lake.

Not too far away from Balige is the Meat (pronounced may-ut ) Village in Tobasa Regency. Sitting at an altitude of 919 meters above sea level, the village is often said to be the lowest geographical point in the Toba Samosir region.  After a walk among verdant paddy rice fields, visitors can visit local dance studios and watch performances of the traditional Sipitu Cawan dance.

The nearby Desa Wisata (Tourism Village) is the perfect place to learn about local wisdom. Floating in the middle of the lake is Samosir Island, where two tourism villages, Tomok and Simanindo stand. Home to the Batak ethnic group, residents of both villages still celebrate their ancestors’ rituals and traditions. Here, you can experience a Sigale-gale Puppet ritual that calls upon the spirits of deceased ancestors.

Traveling to North Sumatera is not the same without visiting local workshops and admiring the beauty of Lake Toba’s traditional textile, kain ulos . This signature textile is not just an important cultural heritage to the Batak Toba people, but it’s also a sacred artifact that symbolizes blessings, love, compassion and unity.

Lake Toba is also a haven for culinary enthusiasts. Finding halal food is no obstacle because the region is home to a goldfish dish called Dekke Na Niarsik (Arsik goldfish). Goldfish sourced from the area is cooked until dry and seasoned with various spices, including the Andaliman pepper,

A species endemic to Lake Toba and a staple in Batak Toba cuisine, Andaliman has recently gained attention due to its popularity among culinary enthusiasts from outside the area. People in the area, especially MSMEs, have come up with creations to promote Andaliman with mouth-watering dishes such as andaliman pizza, sambal, bandrek (herb drink) and more.

A boon for the recovering economy

Since its first run in 1981, the F1 PowerBoat Championship is considered to be one of the most challenging sports in the world. Racers require a certain amount of finesse to maintain the balance of their powerboat against the water current. The acceleration of powerboats can exceed that of race cars, reaching 160 km/hour within four seconds. While gliding at incredible speeds, drivers must race against each other without the use of breaks or clutches.

In anticipation of international spectators flocking in to see competitors testing their might at the revered volcanic lake, the government has pushed for infrastructure development and other supporting facilities. Sandiaga himself has also assured that the Tourism and Creative Economy Minister has also collaborated with other ministries and agencies to ready the human resources around the area.

The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry has assisted locals in setting up homestay and tourism village tour packages, as well as developing MSME products. The ministry also provides hospitality training, tourism awareness sessions and more.

“Hospitality is key to avoid tourists feeling disappointed after their visit to Lake Toba. We will ensure that the impact of this event can be falt by MSMEs by conducting training sessions and strengthening the supply chain of local products so they can be used by hotels and inns,” Sandiaga elaborated.

The Championship will also have a number of side events including culinary festivals (including a grilled fish festival), watch parties and MSME exhibitions. There will also be entertainment from celebrities and various cultural art attractions from various regions of North Sumatera.

“We expect a 3.7 percent increase within two years post-event. The F1 PowerBoat Championship is predicted to generate 180 million digital impressions and an economic impact of Rp 212 billion (US$ 13.98 million) for the economy of North Sumatera,” said Sandiaga.

The minister further reminded visitors coming to the Lake Toba area to continue adhering to health protocols such as wearing masks, keeping their distance, washing hands regularly, and taking the required booster vaccinations before travelling into the area.

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Moment Devon powerboat duo cheat death in 70mph crash

The champion Devon powerboat racing duo walked away unscathed from a 70mph 'rare' flip and will be competing again this weekend

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A powerboat champion racing duo from Devon will be back out at sea competing this weekend after being involved in an extremely rare' high-speed flip at more than 70mph.

Vastly experienced rough water specialists Malachy Browne, of Exmouth, and Jeremy Gibson, of Salcombe, were competing in North Wales in the Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association (OCRDA) Aqua Adrenaline Tour in Caernarfon around eight weeks ago when they suddenly found themselves in particularly challenging conditions.

Malachy, a gas engineer and volunteer harbour master in Exmouth, said: "It was the first race of the day and 65mph had been forecast. On the first straight, 200 metres after the start flag we were hitting speeds of more than 70mph with oncoming winds. It caused the nose of the boat to lift up and spin around in the air and flip over.

"It's very, very rare in a monohull [a single-hulled boat similar to a ski boat]. They don't tend to flip so it's very unusual to do an acrobat in the air like we did.

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"We were both ejected from the boat safely and were assessed by medics. The boat was recovered and brought back to shore and our mechanics managed to get it ready to race again the next day.

"I was fine but Jeremey erred on the side of caution and got checked out in hospital and decided not to race the next day. I took the reigns in the driving seat and got another guy to navigate with me and we won."

Currently, Malachy, the navigator, and Jeremy, the driver, are UIM OCR Formula 1 World Champions.

Adrenalin junkie Malachy, who has been racing for 15 years and has been British Champion in three different classes of powerboat racing, says he is not daunted by being thrown out of a boat at high speed and that the recent incident in Wales has not made him fear racing again.

The 41-year-old said: "I come from a jet skier background and thundercat racing so I am used to doing back flips, being upside down in the water and landing in the water at high speed so it's not new to me.

"I'm always in the water or doing something fun like riding a motorbike or another vehicle."

This weekend, Malachy and Jeremy will be competing in the final round of the Aqua Adrenaline Tour which is being held in Brixham from October 6 to 8. The popular offshore powerboat racing series travels to venues all over the UK with seven race weekends – each weekend comprising of four races.

In Brixham, a fleet of 17 boats and 15 jet ski racers will begin their final battle on Saturday at 12.30pm close to Brixham Breakwater with race control being close by.

The exciting-to-watch circuit racing boats compete in three classes based on engine capacity with the class denoted by the colour of the boats bow; Formula 1 – yellow, Formula 2 – pink, and Formula 3 – red. The boats reach speeds of up to 75mph.

A fleet of 15 jet skis will compete in three classes in four races on a slightly shorter course than that used by the boats. For spectators, there will be excellent viewing along the breakwater.

Each race, both boats and jet skis, will run for a duration of 25 minutes plus one lap. Malachy and Jeremy will be among three teams fighting for the F1 championship win with only a few points between them. The F2 & F3 championships will also be decided this weekend.

Malachy said: "The aim for us is to win this weekend. The sea conditions are predicted to be quite flat; we would normally prefer rougher conditions. It will be very close who wins."

The event is being by the UK’s Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association (OCRDA). A live stream will be available on Aqua Adrenaline's social media platforms.

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The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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Strange Glow Over Moscow Skies Triggers Panic as Explosions Reported

B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

Newsweek was unable to independently verify the details of the video clips, including when and where it was filmed. The Russian Ministry of Emergency situations has been contacted via email.

Several Russian Telegram accounts said early on Thursday that residents of southern Moscow reported an explosion and a fire breaking out at an electrical substation in the Leninsky district, southeast of central Moscow.

Local authorities in the Leninsky district told Russian outlet RBC that the explosion had happened in the village of Molokovo. "All vital facilities are operating as normal," Leninsky district officials told the outlet.

The incident at the substation in Molokovo took place just before 2 a.m. local time, MSK1.ru reported.

Messages published by the ASTRA Telegram account, run by independent Russian journalists, appear to show residents close to the substation panicking as they question the bright flashes in the sky. One local resident describes seeing the bright light before losing access to electricity, with another calling the incident a "nightmare."

More than 10 villages and towns in the southeast of Moscow lost access to electricity, the ASTRA Telegram account also reported. The town of Lytkarino to the southeast of Moscow, lost electricity, wrote the eastern European-based independent outlet, Meduza.

Outages were reported in the southern Domodedovo area of the city, according to another Russian outlet, as well as power failures in western Moscow. Electricity was then restored to the areas, the Strana.ua outlet reported.

The cause of the reported explosion is not known. A Telegram account aggregating news for the Lytkarino area described the incident as "an ordinary accident at a substation."

The MSK1.ru outlet quoted a local resident who speculated that a drone may have been responsible for the explosion, but no other Russian source reported this as a possible cause.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Moscow with long-range aerial drones in recent months, including a dramatic wave of strikes in late May.

On Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the region's air defense systems had intercepted an aerial drone over the city of Elektrostal, to the east of Moscow. No damage or casualties were reported, he said.

The previous day, Russian air defenses detected and shot down another drone flying over the Bogorodsky district, northeast of central Moscow, Sobyanin said.

There is currently no evidence that an aerial drone was responsible for the reported overnight explosion at the electrical substation in southern Moscow.

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